Hosting as a Highly Sensitive Person

Welcome. You’ve found a quiet corner of Relaxed Hostess, created especially for those of us who love connection, but feel overwhelmed by all the noise that often comes with it.

I’m going to call this space Gentle Hostess… relaxed, soft, full of meaning.

In short: I’m a Highly Sensitive Person and an INFJ, so I know the struggle of wanting connection, loving entertaining, but finding it overwhelming.

Here at The Gentle Hostess, I share ways to gather, designed with Highly Sensitive People (HSPs), introverts, and deep feelers in mind. These posts aren’t about perfection or performance. They’re about presence.

The Gentle Hostess has two sections:

The Quiet Table: smaller gatherings, games for tiny groups, simple meal ideas, soft tablescapes, encouragement, resources. (Quiet isn’t boring, it’s intentional, present, thoughtful.

Soft Stays: hosting overnight guests as an HSP, meal plans, activity ideas, encouragement, resources.