Future Fests Those who make the guest list for any of Hullinger’s gatherings know that there will be no games, movies or TV. The couple also prefers that their guests not worry about bringing anything to share. “We are both workaholics, and we enjoy our work. But when we entertain, you shut that off and just relax and chill out a little bit,” Hullinger says. “We want people to come enjoy themselves, hang out and be in the moment. We want to show our hospitality when they come here.” Up next on the party agenda: a Spanish paella party this fall, complete with giant skillets, in part to celebrate the launch of Hullinger’s rebranded design business, Studio Garrison. And as for future fests that might come to fruition? “I’ve always dreamed of having someone like Matt’s BBQ [a Texas barbecue cart in Portland] come and cook in the backyard. I think that would be amazing,” Hullinger says. “And we always joke that we’ve never done a Slip ‘N Slide.” We want people to come enjoy themselves, hang out and be in the moment. We want to show our hospitality when they come here.” –GARRISON HULLINGER “
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