Curate, hunt, collect: private antiquing experiences for emerging collectors.
Away Antiquing offers private, guided antiquing experiences designed for collectors at the beginning or middle of their journey. Each experience is thoughtfully curated, offering exclusive access to shops, trusted dealers, and objects not always visible to the casual shopper. Along the way, clients gain historical context, market insight, and practical knowledge they carry forward into future collecting. The goal is not only to find something beautiful, but to help clients become confident, discerning antique hunters—supported well beyond our time together.
If you’ve ever felt: drawn to antiques but unsure where to begin or ready to deepen a relationship you already have with objects and interiors you’re in the right place.
You’re allowed to be curious before you’re confident.
I’d love to explore alongside you.
Away Antiquing began with a simple belief: that curiosity is enough. You don’t need to arrive knowing the right terms, the right periods, or the right questions—only a genuine interest and a willingness to look closely. We created Away Antiquing to make antiquing feel welcoming rather than intimidating, and to offer a space where learning happens naturally through conversation, exploration, and time spent with beautiful objects.
Every experience is shaped by care—for the client, the dealer, and the story each object carries. We move slowly, ask thoughtful questions, and follow what catches the eye rather than what’s expected. Whether close to home or farther afield, Away Antiquing is about learning how to see, how to trust your instincts, and how to enjoy the hunt as much as the find.
Explore our experiences
Flagship Tour- Away Antiquing
Our flagship experience is a private, guided antiquing tour curated around your interests, pace, and goals. Clients receive exclusive access to trusted shops and dealers, along with historical context, market insight, and hands-on guidance. The focus is not just on finding something beautiful, but on learning how to hunt with confidence and discernment. We coordinate local delivery for any pieces you find to save you time & stress!
Ideal for:
First-time or emerging collectors and design lovers seeking a private, educational introduction to antiquing.
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Collecting & Design Consultations
One-on-one virtual consultations designed to help clients thoughtfully integrate antiques into their home, a project, or an evolving collection. Guidance is grounded in period, proportion, material, and provenance, with sourcing and strategy tailored to your vision. Each session is focused on clarity, confidence, and informed decision-making. Local delivery is available.
Ideal for:
Homeowners, designers, and collectors seeking direction when sourcing or styling antiques.
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Group Antiquing Experiences
Curated antiquing outings for small groups celebrating a shared occasion, such as birthdays, bachelorettes, or corporate retreats. Each experience is customized to balance discovery, education, and enjoyment while maintaining respect for dealers and spaces. Group size and scope are intentionally limited to ensure a meaningful experience.
Ideal for:
Friends, teams, or communities looking for a thoughtful, culture-driven group experience.
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Custom Travel Planning
Bespoke travel itineraries designed for clients who want to explore a city with intention and depth. Plans may include curated maps and recommendations for museums, neighborhoods, cafés, shops, and antiques—particularly in Paris and Washington, DC. Each itinerary reflects how you like to move, wander, and discover.
Ideal for:
Travelers who value cultural insight, flexibility, and a more personal way of experiencing a place.
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Away Antiquing is more than just a guided hunt for treasure- we offer a wide range of ways to support your exploration:
In-Person Antique Tours & Education
Our in-person tours are designed to be approachable, educational, and genuinely fun—creating space to learn, ask questions, and enjoy the thrill of the hunt alongside trusted guidance. While we primarily support private groups of 1-4 we also enjoy curating experiences for birthdays, celebrations or companies.
Private Gallery Time- have the shop to yourself
Hands on Education- leave with new confidence
Curated tour routes to your unique taste & goals. We coordinate local delivery of items
Add-on experiences to local cafes, shops or wineries
Fun surprises for you to take home
Virtual Collecting & Design Consultations
Our virtual consultations provide one-on-one collecting and design guidance, helping you make informed decisions about antiques from wherever you are. You’ll leave with a treasure map marking much more than one X on the spot.
One-on-one virtual sessions tailored to your collecting or design questions
Object review & sourcing guidance for pieces you’re considering or searching for
Education on period, proportion, and materials to sharpen your eye
Strategic next steps for building or refining a collection with intention
A personalized “treasure map” to guide confident decisions beyond our session
Custom Travel Planning
Our bespoke travel planning provides custom itineraries and curated maps, guiding how you move, wander, and discover. You’ll leave with a treasure map that invites exploration beyond the expected.
Custom itineraries and curated maps designed around how you like to explore
Cultural and neighborhood guidance beyond the typical highlights
“Dream Day” plans to follow to fully unplug and experience hidden gems
Flexible plans that invite wandering, discovery, and spontaneity
A travel “treasure map” guiding meaningful experiences, not just destinations
Ready to begin collecting with confidence?
Reach out to us via email or fill out our contact form to discuss the details for your upcoming event. We’re excited to work with you or just learn more about your unique story!
