The Seasonal Table: A Monthly Women's Brunch

Sun Apr 19 2026 at 11:30 am to 02:30 pm UTC-04:00

75 Rogers Lake Trl, Old Lyme, CT 06371-1233, United States | Old Lyme

Friends of the Forest
Publisher/HostFriends of the Forest
The Seasonal Table: A Monthly Women's Brunch
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A Gathering of Women, Community, and Gentle Awakening
Come as you are. Bring a dish. Leave feeling nourished.
As spring unfolds around us, we gather once more in community.
April invites us to step more fully into the season of growth — to reconnect with one another, share food and conversation, and honor the quiet ways life is returning all around us. As the earth greens and the days continue to lengthen, we are reminded that renewal happens gently, in its own time.
This monthly brunch is a simple space to pause, share, and be in the company of women walking their own paths of growth and reflection.
What These Gatherings Are
This is a welcoming, relaxed space to:
Enjoy nourishing food
Meet like-minded women
Mark the changing season in a simple, meaningful way

How It Works
Potluck Style
Please bring a vegetarian or vegan dish to share (desserts may vary). When registering, you’ll choose a dish category to help us create a balanced table. There’s no need to cook for a large group — together, it always becomes abundant.
Please bring:
A dish to share
A list of ingredients (for allergy awareness)
Your own serving utensils
A fully equipped kitchen is available (ovens, refrigerator, microwave, outlets for crockpots).
We will provide plates, cups, utensils, tea, and water.
These are non-alcoholic gatherings.
Gathering Details
Energy Exchange: $25 per gathering
(Supports space, supplies, and planning. Sliding scale available — no one turned away for lack of funds.)
Bringing Your Daughter
Girls ages 12 and up are warmly welcome. These gatherings are calm, reflective, and connection-centered, so we ask that younger children not attend in order to preserve the atmosphere. There is no charge for daughters — simply bring a dish to share, or she may contribute a small item to the table. Each young woman must be accompanied by an adult.
Seasonal Touchstones
Each gathering includes a simple seasonal blessing before we begin our meal. You’re also invited (optionally) to bring a small item for our communal altar — something that reflects the feeling of mid-spring and the quiet flourishing of the season.
Suggested Altar Item: Blossoms, budding branches, fresh greenery, eggs, seeds, or small symbols of growth and renewal.
Optional April Dress Theme: Soft, comfortable layers in fresh spring tones — greens, soft florals, cream, or gentle pastels that reflect the blooming landscape.
Shared Spaces Within the Gathering
The Oracle & Tarot Exchange Table
Bring a gently used deck to pass along, and perhaps discover one that’s meant for you.
The Quiet Craft & Coloring Table
A quiet corner for creativity and rest. Settle in with a selection of witchy-themed coloring books, soft pencils, and quiet inspiration. No pressure to create — simply an invitation to slow down, soften, and let your hands move as your mind unwinds.
The Seasonal Ritual
A simple, guided moment to honor the season, reconnect inward, and share in the quiet presence of community.
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75 Rogers Lake Trl, Old Lyme, CT 06371-1233, United States

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