Outdoor Entertaining: 3 Reasons to Host Gatherings Outside

by Debbie Goldberg 12/29/2024

Hosting a get-together or event is an often rewarding experience. You get to spend time with your loved ones, show off the nuances of your home and enjoy the atmosphere of having everyone around. But what if there was a way to enhance that atmosphere while minimizing cleanup?

Here are a few ways entertaining outdoors can improve your gathering experience.

More Space to Spread Out

Your home may be full of illustrious space and great entertaining areas. However, it’s nice to spread out, enjoy company and keep the festivities comfortable. Entertaining outdoors is a great way to do that.

With more space to roam, your guests will enjoy each other’s company without strange internal acoustics or the fear of them bumping into a prized piece of indoor décor. They’ll also be able to maintain their own comfort levels and personal space distances that make them feel at ease around the other guests.

More Space to Vent

There’s a good chance you’re cooking or entertaining with some sort of scent-producing snacks. Depending on the snacks that you put out, you may end up with a cornucopia of smells that may not mix well together. Likewise, you could also host a gathering that would benefit from being able to be outdoors and get a little fresh air and movement, especially if a round of extreme board games break out. Either way, entertaining outdoors is an excellent way to maintain freshness during your event and keep the clean air flowing.

Less to Clean

Possibly the greatest thing about hosting any type of get-together outdoors is the cleanup. While you may still need to clean up after your guests have gone home, there are fewer surfaces and touch points to worry about. Whether you’re worried about sticky fingers or grimy counters, entertaining outdoors can reduce the amount of surfaces your guests come into contact with, which means fewer surfaces for you to tend to after the fact.

Hosting get-togethers doesn’t have to be a tedious and arduous task after the fact. It can be enjoyable and personal while also giving you and your guests enough space to enjoy the party.

About the Author

Debbie Goldberg

I'm a full time Realtor with over 30 years of experience yet young enough to embrace today's ever-changing scope of marketing and technology. Having grown up in Connecticut and moved many times (too many to count!) I can empathize with today's buyers and sellers. Strictly maintaining ethical standards and being a fierce advocate on behalf of my clients are things I take very seriously. As a buyer, you can expect me to listen to and evaluate your real estate wants and needs. I can assist in explaining relevant forms, agreements, and closing procedures. I will guide you through the process of finding the right home, negotiating your offer, adhering to all contract dates and terms as well as final walk through and closing procedures. As a seller, I will listen to and evaluate your goals, needs, and timing in order to properly price your home to get the maximum exposure needed to attract the right buyers. In addition to negotiating on your behalf, I will make sure we communicate throughout the entire process as we navigate the contract terms, finance and inspection contingencies, as well as all closing procedures. I was born in Japan, grew up in Hamden and lived in New York, Ohio and Southern California before settling down in New Haven county to raise two kids, two dogs and a cat. I'm passionate about good food and love to bake. Some of my free time has been spent volunteering at Temple Beth Sholom, a synagogue where my family has been members for over 40 years. I also spend time at Tower One/Tower East, an assisted living center in New Haven where my mother-in-law now resides. 30 years of helping buyers and sellers achieve their goals has given me the peace of mind to know that what I do everyday matters. If you are thinking of buying or selling please keep me in mind.