By Invitation
Where influence
becomes ownership.
A private three-day experience and community for founders, executives, investors, and cultural leaders shaping the future of the Black economy.
Santa Barbara, CA · May 7–9, 2027
Inaugural experience · Limited to 75 invited guests
Founded By Nneka E. Lee — As Featured In
A PRIVATE GARDEN ESTATE
May 7–9, 2027 | Santa Barbara, California
Programming unfolds at a private estate — its location shared with confirmed guests only.
The Weekend Journey
Three Days, One Rhythm
Belonging, built through concierge connections and curated experiences that open into dialogue on wealth and ownership — the kind rarely found in one room.
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MEET YOUR HOST
Nneka E. Lee
Founder, The Noir Reserve™
Nneka E. Lee is a partnerships executive, community builder, and producer with 15 years of experience bringing influential people together. Her career has included leadership roles at Amazon and Hello Sunshine. She created The Noir Reserve to build the kind of space this moment calls for: considered, culturally grounded, and designed to turn meaningful relationships into shared progress.
WHO THIS IS FOR
The Noir Reserve™ is designed for leaders whose work already carries influence and whose ambitions extend beyond personal success.
Half of this room invests. The other half is worth investing in. The introductions in between are everything.
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Questions, Answered
A few things guests often ask.
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WHY REQUEST AN INVITATION NOW
This next chapter is one we own. Together.
The founding weekend rate is $1,900, reserved with a $500 deposit. Available through November 1, 2026.
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