Event planner launches new concierge hospitality business
Katie Benton
Photo courtesy of the settled stay
Founded by communications and event planning entrepreneur Katie Benton, the settled stay is a new concierge hospitality business that blends hospitality, design, and planning to create meaningful stays, experiences, and events. Based in Saugatuck, Michigan, the settled stay offers hosted stays, personalized experiences, and boutique events designed to make hospitality feel more tailored, seamless, and complete.
For people seeking a more personal and connected form of hospitality, the settled stay reimagines what it means to feel hosted. Each offering – whether a stay, an experience, or an event – reflects the same approach: intentional planning, thoughtful design, and a focus on the details that make moments memorable.
“When the details are thoughtfully planned, people can truly stay in the moment,” said Benton. “That belief has guided me throughout my career and life, and it’s what inspired me to create something that will help guests and clients experience and enjoy the moments that matter most.”
The company’s first expression of that vision is Dragonfly, a flagship property in downtown Saugatuck that showcases the brand’s focus on intentional detail and elevated hospitality.
The company plans to expand its hosted stays, concierge services, and event offerings throughout West Michigan, continuing to shape a more intentional and personal approach to hospitality along the lakeshore and beyond. Benton envisions expanding the settled stay model to additional destinations over time, bringing its personalized approach to more guests and clients across the region. Learn more at www.thesettledstay.com.
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