On the shortest day and longest night of the year, twenty four of us gathered at the harvest table to celebrate turning the year once more. The greenhouse on the land at The Kinlands was the perfect setting to host this seasonal gathering. While the greenhouse glowed with warmth from within, the harvest fields beyond lay bare and the animals quietly dozed in the barns. All that space on the horizon, left blank by Autumn’s hand, rendered our gaze ample room to drink up the dark starry sky. And that we did, in addition to copious amounts of hot herbal tea and warm company to keep winter’s chill at bay.

I am a lover of nature and the transitions from one season to the next are sacred to me. Rather than celebrate hallmark holidays, I elect to root into each seasonal transition by observing the natural phenomena that occur at the change of seasons. Today I’m sharing a behind-the-scenes look at how I create intimate seasonal gatherings with the intention of providing inspiration and tips so you can recreate a similar experience in your home. In partnership with Bloomist, I’ve curated a beautiful tablescape that sets the stage for intentional conversations shared over an autumn meal.