The Kingdom of LoudStone grew out of my lifelong love of fantasy—whether that’s reading epic tales, cosplaying, making content for my personal social media accounts (@effervescent.erin), Producing / Creative Directing photoshoots, or dreaming up fantasy music videos in my mind. When I design events, it’s important to me that every guest finds their place in the story: the extroverts who want to LARP and dance until midnight, the introvert lore-goblins who prefer exploring hidden corners of the venue or connecting in smaller groups, and the guests who are new to the fantasy world finding a home at a fantasy ball for the first time. LoudStone is meant to be an innovative and inclusive kingdom, a place where imagination thrives and everyone can play, explore, and belong.
I’ve spent my career bringing people together through unforgettable events. Before creating LoudStone, I was the Camp Director at Camp Half-Blood in Brooklyn, New York, where I led a staff of over 35 and helped nearly 250 young demigods each week learn sword fighting, problem-solving, and teamwork in a one-of-a-kind camp experience. Before that, I worked on the Global Special Events team at the National Geographic Society, helping to produce and execute large-scale events for thousands of attendees.
Today, I serve as the Events Manager at Stone Manor Boutique Inn, where I help couples design weddings and celebrations that reflect their personalities and stories. My favorite part of my job is making sure couples feel cared for—creating experiences that are unique, magical, and stress-free from the first planning conversation to the last dance.
Welcome to the Kingdom—I can’t wait for you to be part of the story.
Adam O'Connell and Char Nakashima-Conway re the original writes and story team behind the Kingdom of LoudStone lore. They have previously written and designed for Mythik Camps, the New York Renaissance Faire, Brooklyn Escape Room and American Immersion Theatre. You can find them on social media at @adamjocon and @ishartly
Merrit is a Massachusetts-based digital marketer and fantasy content creator focused on building community in niche hobbies and game spaces. They love all things storytelling, from novels to table-top gaming, all the way to creating full-scale LARPs (live-action role-play). You can usually find them with a camera in hand or elbows deep in a new craft project.
Ashley Manning (BFA, MFA) is a classically trained actor, voiceover artist, writer and sound designer with SAFD stage combat training. She is the co-founder of Honest Theatre in Chicago, works with clients like LARP Portal and Valkyrie Fitness, and currently serves as a staff writer for Numina LARP in Northern Virginia, where she has written, produced, and directed content for hundreds of participants. Ashley's live poetry performance art project, POEMS RIGHT NOW, has been running since 2016.
Chef Parth is the culinary mind behind Seven Chakras Catering, the in-house catering partner of Stone Manor. With a PhD in Chemistry, he brings a unique perspective to the kitchen, blending culinary artistry with scientific precision. This expertise allows him to design menus that are not only delicious, but also deeply personal, reflecting the individuality of each event and/or wedding couple he serves.
From elegant cultural traditions to creative cultural fusions, from scaling up beloved family recipes to crafting menus that meet a wide range of dietary needs, Chef Parth ensures every dish tells a story. His thoughtful aproach and dedication to customization have earned him overwhelmingly positive reviews from couples and guests alike.
