Come for
the plans.Stay for
the people.
A social club for internationals and locals looking for real connection, shared experiences and people who make Eindhoven feel like home.
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The reason we gather
Living somewhere isn't the same as belonging there.
Moving to a new city can be exciting. It can also be strangely lonely. Stay Awhile makes the first hello easier — and gives it somewhere to grow.
We create welcoming gatherings in and around Eindhoven where the atmosphere matters more than the agenda.
Community calendar
What are we doing next?
Good plans are easier when you already know where to look. Pick one and come say hello.
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Past gatherings
The plan ended. The people stayed in touch.
Latest from
Stay Awhile.
Stories from our gatherings, community updates and a look at what we are building around Eindhoven.
Latest story
1# BookClub SAW
One book. One month. One evening that could change who you meet. This August, we’re slowing things down. Our first Stay Awhile Book Club pick is Before the…
Read the storyDinner Time!
Sometimes the best evenings are the ones without a big plan. This time, six of us travelled from Eindhoven to…
Read the storyWhy Stay Awhile? Building a Social Community in Eindhoven
Moving to a new city can be exciting. New job. New apartment. New places to discover. But it can also…
Read the storyGood plans.
Better company.
Small enough to feel personal. Open enough to meet someone unexpected. Every gathering is designed around the people in the room.
Shared dinners
Good food is the excuse. Conversation is why you stay.
City moments
Markets, exhibitions and new corners of Eindhoven — plus the cities around it.
Coffee & conversation
Easy mornings that go beyond small talk.
Weekend plans
Walks, day trips and stories you'll still tell on Monday.
Real people · Real plans · Eindhoven
Grow your circle.Build friendships that last.
You arrive knowing no one. You leave knowing who to text next weekend.
That is the whole point.
Help us make Eindhoven feel a little smaller.
We work with venues and brands that genuinely improve the experience. Thoughtful partnerships, visible in real life — not another logo added to a feed.
People in transition
An international and local community actively building a life in Eindhoven and discovering what the region has to offer.
Real-world attention
Recurring dinners and experiences where your brand can contribute something useful, memorable and human.
Trust over reach
We choose partners carefully. Relevance and shared values come before volume.
Have a venue, an idea or something our community should experience?
Let's talk about a partnershipStay awhile.
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