House of KBHC: Our Core

House of KBHC: Our Core

  • 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.

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  • 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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Our Core

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.

Logo for Karson Butler Events with stylized text.
Logo for Carson Buttler Hospitality Co. featuring a lion's head in the center with the text 'KARSON BUTTER' on either side and 'HOSPITALITY CO.' below.
Sign for A H Loust Store, established in 1874, with red background and white text.
Two orange and yellow butterfly-shaped flowers facing each other with green stems and leaves, arranged to resemble a butterfly.
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.
Three people smiling and holding plates of sliders at a food event called 'Masters of Fire' sponsored by Williams Sonoma.
Logo for Karson Butler Events with stylized text.

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.

Learn More
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.

Learn More
Vintage photograph of a two-story building with a sign reading Ah Louis Store decorated with patriotic bunting and American flags. Three people stand on the sidewalk in front, along with a bicycle lying on the ground.
Two orange and yellow butterfly-shaped flowers facing each other with green stems and leaves, arranged to resemble a butterfly.

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.

Learn More
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 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.

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.

Learn More