Until we purchase a building, we have to let our imaginations do the heavy lifting. Below are photos that have inspired us to create each room limited only by our imaginations as well as our gathering spaces, activities local to Durham, and a taste of what staying with us will be like! Once we have a property, we will know more details; for now, imagine yourself surrounded by these quiet walls, enjoying a story from your TBR list or a book from our many shelves in each room!
Communal style living spaces
Build community with people seeking close connections
A kitchen stocked for community use (with small private fridges in each room)
Run your creative ideas by others and build something beautiful, together
Gather with other travelers
Make morning plans over breakfast with new friends
We want to have several rooms, each room will be decorated with the desire of cozy reading spaces in mind!
We want windows
This and a cup of tea? Yes please!
Think natural
Catch up on some emails before our sewing circle gets here
Cozy corners
Get back into nature all year round
Color and creativity are at the center of what we represent: our community!
What color would you prefer to see?
Some afternoon journaling with the locals under some color?
Whimsy under every stone
Decorate our walls with local visions
To share or not to share…
Think art. Everywhere.
Having a relaxing vacation does not mean total silence! Enjoy some of our many activities we will have available to enjoy!
Interested in learning Tarot?
Sign up to teach us something you’re passionate about
Order a pizza and join in game night
Dedicate some time to that writing project you’ve been putting off
Use our free machine/supplies and join our weekly sewing circle!
Enjoy complementary tea or talk to our tea specialist to find one that’s right for you!
Durham is known for cute shops, friendly people, and amazing food! We will curate a list of local businesses that are known for being queer forward, accessible, and exactly what you’re looking for!
There’s always time for Royalty, we’ll let you know when and where you can find our local Kings and Queens
Some of the best thrift finds have come from Durham
Enjoy Durham with our list of local queer shopping spaces
Safe spaces for that friend group you just met to meet up for a night out
Farmers markets are always a hit in Durham
Art museums are a wonderful way to experience some of what Durham has to offer
Whether you’re looking for a quiet time in your room to finish that book that’s been on your TBR for far too long (no judgement, we’ve all been there), wanting to experience some of the best parts of North Carolina, or maybe you just want to vacation to a place that’s not just queer friendly, but queer forward, Lavender’s Lounge has the adventure you’ve been craving!
Each chapter of this adventure has a plot twist you’ve been waiting for, email us to get on our books but we’ll have plenty if you forget yours!