The Seasonal Table: A Monthly Brunch
A Confluence of Women, Magic, and Meaning
As winter begins to yield to the promise of spring, we gather to honor the quiet magic of Imbolc — the first stirrings of new life, the gentle return of light, and the purification of heart and home. This is a time to reflect, rest, and prepare for growth, drawing warmth from the hearth of community and the soft glow of possibility.
Suggested altar item: Candles or lanterns to welcome returning light, fresh greenery or early shoots, white or silver objects for clarity and purification, or something that evokes new beginnings for you.
Optional dress theme: Soft, luminous layers — whites, creams, pale blues, or gentle pastels — evoking light, frost, and the delicate magic of early spring.
What These Gatherings Are
These brunches are not formal women’s circles or spiritual workshops. There’s no pressure to share, perform, or participate in anything structured.
They are simply safe, welcoming spaces for women to come together — to take a break, enjoy nourishing food, meet new friends, and mark the changing seasons in a gentle, intentional way.
Come to relax, connect, and feel held in community. That’s more than enough.
How It Works
Potluck Style: Bring a vegetarian or vegan dish to share
When registering, you’ll be prompted to choose a dish category. If a category fills up, we’ll ask you to select a different option so we can keep a balanced variety of dishes. No need to prepare enough food for a crowd of 20+ — with each woman bringing something, there’s always more than enough to share. (Of course, if you love to cook and want to go big, we welcome that too!)
Please include a list of ingredients (for allergy awareness) with your dish at the gathering and bring your own serving utensils!
Appetizers and main course dishes should be vegetarian or vegan, and we kindly ask that you include a list of ingredients for those with food allergies or sensitivities
A fully equipped kitchen is available on-site
Plates, cups, utensils, tea, and water will be provided — just bring your beautiful self and your dish to share
These are non-alcoholic events
Each gathering includes a seasonal blessing before brunch
You are warmly invited to bring a small item for our communal altar that reflects the season or the celebration’s theme (optional, but welcome)
Address: Rogers Lake Clubhouse, 75 Rogers Lake Trail, Old Lyme, CT 06371 (PLEASE DO NOT PARK ON THE GRASS - there is additional parking behind the building) Please be considerate of surrounding neighbors.
$20 pp
Bringing Your Daughter
We warmly welcome girls ages 12 and up who would enjoy and benefit from the space. These gatherings are gentle, reflective, and rooted in meaningful connection — so we kindly ask that younger children not attend, in order to preserve the calm, nourishing atmosphere.
There is no charge for daughters — Simply bring a dish to share, or if your daughter prefers, she can contribute a small item to add to the table.
Each young woman must be accompanied by an adult. This is a beautiful way to share the magic of seasonal gatherings across generations.
Giving Back: February Clothing Exchange — Cold Weather Accessories
As part of our commitment to community care and thoughtful living, each gathering includes a monthly Clothing Exchange. For February, we invite you to bring cold weather accessories to share:
Mittens, Gloves, Scarves, Hats – Knit mittens, leather gloves, wool scarves, cozy beanies, etc.
All items placed on the exchange table are available for any participant to take home — a gentle, sustainable way to refresh your wardrobe while passing along pieces you no longer need.
A Circle of Care:
At the end of the event, any unclaimed items will be donated directly to a local women’s shelter. Your contribution provides warmth, dignity, and support during the coldest part of winter, extending the spirit of Midwinter generosity beyond our gathering.
Whether you bring one item or several, your offering becomes part of a beautiful cycle of giving, receiving, and caring for our wider community.
Want to Bring a Little Extra Magic or Fun?
You’re also welcome to bring items that complement our Oracle Exchange Table and Magical Craft Table
A gently used tarot or oracle deck to offer to the Oracle & Tarot Exchange Table, where decks find new hands and new energy
Our self-guided craft for February is an Imbolc Candle Holder: A Celebration of Light and Renewal
This February, invite the returning light into your space with a simple, meditative craft: a candle holder that reflects the warmth and hope of Imbolc. Using soft tissue paper, you’ll layer colors onto a jar, creating a glowing mosaic that captures the first stirrings of spring. Add delicate touches of dried flowers or herbs to weave in the subtle magic of nature.
As the candle shines through your creation, see your own light reflected back — a reminder of the spark you carry, the warmth you offer, and the intentions you set for the new season. Each flicker becomes a quiet meditation, a thread connecting you to the cycles of the earth and to the circle of women sharing this space with you.
This is a gentle, self-guided practice — easy to do, yet rich with meaning — honoring renewal, hope, and the luminous power of community.
There’s no pressure to do anything but show up — but if you’d like to contribute to the atmosphere in a small way, we welcome it.