What is Cigar Tertulia?
Tertulia means a gathering for conversation or art.
Cigar Tertulia was born from a simple idea: that the finest things in life are best shared. In an age of noise and speed, we are creating spaces that invite conversation, craftsmanship, and calm.
Every detail, from lighting and leather to leaf and pour, is chosen to make people pause long enough to connect.
It is less a club and more a circle — a place to slow down and savor what truly matters.
The Pillars of Cigar Tertulia
Every great experience rests on a foundation of intention.
Conversation
Cigars have always sparked conversation, not noise but dialogue.
In each Tertulia, every chair and pour is chosen to create space for genuine exchange. The air hums with story, laughter, and the art of listening.
Community
A Tertulia is built as much by its people as its walls.
We believe in circles, not hierarchies, where everyone belongs and the pace of the evening is set by connection, not clock.
Craft
From the tobacco leaf to the leather of the chairs, every element is crafted with care.
What we create is not simply a lounge. It is a living study in craftsmanship, detail, and devotion to the moment.
The Founders
Two paths converging around a shared belief that connection, craft, and time well spent never go out of style.
John N. Wilson
A sound engineer, entrepreneur, and experience architect, John Wilson has spent his career crafting spaces where people feel something real.
Through Arkira Partners, he has shaped brands and environments that balance authenticity with access, blending narrative, integrity, and belonging.
For Cigar Tertulia, John’s vision is both simple and timeless. Build places that invite pause, foster trust, and honor the art of conversation.
David Tyrel
With a background in luxury sales, notably with Loro Piana, David Tyrel brings a refined understanding of hospitality and human connection.
His approach centers on the details that make people feel seen, the texture of a chair, the tone of a room, and the quiet rhythm of good service.
Together with John, he is crafting a new kind of cigar experience, one grounded in intention, community, and craft.