Membership
Membership begins with the person.
MEHFEL is intentionally curated. We are interested in people with depth, curiosity, warmth, ambition, perspective, and a willingness to contribute to the lives of others.
There is no single professional, financial, cultural, or religious profile required. The standard is simpler:
Would we want you at the table?
Two tiers, one standard
The fee is a commitment, not the barrier. Admission is. Founding-year members hold their rates for life.
Member
$750
Initiation
$1,800
Annual dues
◆ The seasonal calendar of dinners, salons and gatherings
◆ Access to the Soho townhouse calendar
◆ Introductions on request
◆ Eligibility to propose a member
Patron
Capped$2,500
Initiation
$3,000
Annual dues
◆ Everything in Member
◆ Patron dinners — eight to twelve seats, off the record
◆ First seats for destination gatherings
◆ Expedited review for proposed candidates
◆ A defined voice in the society’s direction
Membership is by application. Two current members must endorse each candidate.