Discover how Satius carefully curates both its members and venues to foster a trusted, intentional community—online and offline. Learn what we look for, why alignment matters, and how we maintain quality across Europe’s most magnetic cities.
Introduction
Curation is at the heart of everything we do at Satius.
In a world overwhelmed by choice, places to go, people to meet, platforms to join—we believe that what you filter out is just as important as what you let in. That’s why Satius isn’t open to everyone. And that’s why not every venue makes it onto our map.
We exist for those who value presence, not performance. Energy, not influence. And we’ve designed our curation process to reflect that—carefully, humanly, and with intention.
Why curation
matters
Unlike mass-market social platforms or crowdsourced venue lists, Satius is built around trust. Trust that the people you meet will share your values. Trust that the places you visit will reflect quality, beauty, and depth. Trust that your time will be well spent, online and offline.
When you open Satius, you're not entering a marketplace. You’re entering a world that’s been shaped for you: People who move through life with intention; Places that feel like home, even when you’re far from it; Encounters that spark real connection.
Curation is how we protect that.
How we
curate members
We don’t care about how many followers you have or what title you hold. Our membership process is centered around alignment, not status. We look for people who are:
- Curious, thoughtful, and open to connection
- Creatively or intellectually engaged
- Energized by culture, aesthetics, and community
- Intentional about how they spend their time and who they share it with
Our application asks more than the usual: we want to know how you live, not just what you do. That could mean you're a founder, an artist, an investor, or a solo traveler. It could also mean you're in between things, but still moving with purpose.
We read every application. Real people, not bots, decide who’s in. Because this isn’t a numbers game, it’s an energy one.
Our philosophy on
diversity & inclusion
Curation doesn’t mean homogeneity. In fact, the opposite. We’re not curating for sameness, we’re curating for shared values. For kindness, curiosity, generosity of spirit. That’s what makes a community rich, not a single demographic or profession, but a collective vibration.
How we
curate venues
The Satius map is alive. It’s a constantly evolving selection of venues across cities like Paris, London, Barcelona, Madrid, Ibiza, Mykonos, Amsterdam, and more. But you won’t find tourist traps or algorithmically ranked spots. Every place on the map has been hand-selected, either by a member we trust, or by our internal curation team.
What we look for
in a venue
We choose places that meet these criteria:
- Aesthetic presence: Beautifully designed, with care and intention
- Atmospheric energy: The kind of space where you want to stay awhile
- Local identity: Independent, founder-led, or with a strong sense of place
- Tasteful offerings: High-quality food, drink, or experiences
- Satius-worthy details: A hidden courtyard, an exceptional host, a quiet weekday rhythm—something memorable, even if subtle
Each venue is tagged by mood, purpose, and moment, whether it’s a spot for a morning espresso, a deep conversation, or a golden-hour drink.
Local insight,
global standards
In each city, we collaborate with a small circle of local contributors: people who live with taste and intention, and know their city intimately. Their role is to guide us toward places that feel right, not just look good online.
That’s how we maintain the Satius experience: personal, elevated, and trusted—whether you’re in Marbella or Milan.
Curation in action:
The Satius experience
Here’s what thoughtful curation actually means for you as a member:
- You walk into a venue feeling confident that it reflects your standards and values
- You meet someone new, knowing you're both here for the same reasons
- You host or attend an encounter that doesn't just fill your calendar, but fills your cup
- You travel to a new city and feel an instant sense of belonging
Satius removes the noise. What’s left is the signal: The right people. The right places. The right energy.
How we keep the
standard high
We’re not here to scale for scale’s sake. That’s why we:
- Review every membership application individually
- Continuously refresh the map based on feedback and city shifts
- Monitor venue quality, service, and atmosphere regularly
- Limit the number of members in each city to maintain balance and trust
- Introduce features slowly, so the experience stays intimate and clear
We're building Satius carefully, city by city—not all at once. This allows us to preserve the essence of what makes it special.
Final note:
A curated life
Curation isn’t elitism, it’s care.
We believe that the people and places you surround yourself with shape who you become. Satius exists to help you make those choices consciously, with beauty and presence at the center.
If you're someone who wants to live more intentionally, meet better people, and find spaces that reflect your rhythm—you're already aligned.
