AUSTIN (KXAN) — Many Austinites are ditching midnight bottle service for a new social scene happening before breakfast. Swapping cocktails for cold brews and hangovers for hydration, locals are feeling their best selves while having fun at “wellness parties”.
Early morning coffee accompanied by a live DJ set and a variety of wellness activities is quickly emerging as the city’s newest and most popular trend.
Where it all began
Coffee & Chill , started in Austin by co-founders Hallie Meland and Jack Zimmermann, and they have already hosted three wellness parties in Austin.
Their events celebrate early mornings, mindful movement, and community connection. It all began in Los Angeles, with two friends hosting coffee and cold plunge meetups for about 20 people in their backyards. Now, it has rapidly grown into gatherings across four cities, attracting over 300 guests…