House of KBHC: Our Collective

House of KBHC: Our Collective

We create immersive experiences and curated destinations that celebrate craftsmanship, honor a sense of place, and bring people together with intention. From world-class events and culinary experiences to thoughtfully designed retail and restored historic spaces, everything we do reflects our deep love for hospitality in all its forms.
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Extraordinary experiences at the intersection of hospitality, food, wine + design. From luxury celebrations and incentive travel programs to world-class food & wine festivals, Karson Butler Events brings people together through thoughtful design and meaningful connection creating experiences that linger long after the last toast.

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Sign for A H Loust Store, established in 1874, with red background and white text.

A beloved San Luis Obispo landmark, The Ah Louis Store is a retail gift shop offering curated gifts, seasonal décor, and entertaining essentials designed to help customers celebrate everyday moments, big and small.

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A new era unfolds for one of San Luis Obispo’s most beloved Chinatown landmarks. The historic restaurant enters a vibrant new chapter as the Mee Heng Low Social Club; a space reimagined for social gathering, retail, and culinary experiences. Mee Heng Low Social Club is a neighborhood destination designed around intentional connection.

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The Ah Louis Store Outpost celebrates California’s creative spirit with a curated retail experience featuring regional makers, artisan goods, and thoughtful gifts. Located at SBP Airport, the shop extends the warmth and charm of The Ah Louis Store flagship on Palm Street, bringing the spirit of San Luis Obispo hospitality to travelers near and far. - OPENING WINTER 2025

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A black-and-white photo of a small building with a gabled roof, situated between a taller building on the left and some parked cars in the foreground.

The Sauer Adobe is one of the city’s oldest surviving structures, and now the home of Karson Butler’s design studio, gardens, and parlour. A place where history and hospitality meet, and where we’re honored to carry forward its legacy for generations to come.

The Sauer Adobe by Karson Butler Hospitality Co. Nestled in the heart of San Luis Obispo, The Sauer Adobe is Karson Butler’s private entertaining parlour, creative studio, and garden - a historic space for design, education, and gatherings.
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Launched in 2026, The Bell Society is our exclusive circle of membership, offering private access to personally curated gifts, workshops, intimate gatherings, and bespoke perks designed to elevate the art of entertaining. Rooted in seasonality and thoughtful discovery, each Bell Society collection reflects what we’re loving that moment — from treasures we’ve discovered on our travels to makers, gifts, and entertaining pieces we reach for when hosting at home.

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  • A line of vintage convertible cars with people inside, waiting for a red traffic light at an intersection with a street sign labeled 'Pacific', and a red camper van in the background. The setting appears to be on a sunny day with trees lining the street.

    Karson Butler Events

    Extraordinary experiences at the intersection of hospitality, food, wine + design. From luxury celebrations and incentive travel programs to world-class food & wine festivals, Karson Butler Events brings people together through thoughtful design and meaningful connection creating experiences that linger long after the last toast.

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  • Black and white photo of a small town street with old buildings, including a store with a sign that reads "AH Louis Store" and a vintage car parked on the street.

    Ah Louis Store

    A beloved San Luis Obispo landmark, The Ah Louis Store is a retail gift shop offering curated gifts, seasonal décor, and entertaining essentials designed to help customers celebrate everyday moments, big and small.

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  • View of a commercial airplane's wing and fuselage at sunset, with a pink and purple sky and distant mountains in the background.

    Ah Louis Store Outpost

    The Ah Louis Store Outpost celebrates California’s creative spirit with a curated retail experience featuring regional makers, artisan goods, and thoughtful gifts. Located at SBP Airport, the shop extends the warmth and charm of The Ah Louis Store flagship on Palm Street, bringing the spirit of San Luis Obispo hospitality to travelers near and far.

    OPENING WINTER 2025

    LEARN MORE
  • Black and white photo of a residential building with a garage and a staircase. parked cars are visible in front of the house, and utility poles are in the background.

    The Sauer Adobe

    The Sauer Adobe is one of the city’s oldest surviving structures, and now the home of Karson Butler’s design studio, gardens, and parlour. A place where history and hospitality meet, and where we’re honored to carry forward its legacy for generations to come.

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