Sanctuary & Sisterhood

Monthly Supper Sanctuary for Women

On the last Sunday of each month, women gather at Oak & Ember Sanctuary to exhale, eat, and just be together. No performance, no fixing, no “how are you really doing?” interrogations — just candlelight, potluck dishes, real conversation, and a place where you don’t have to hold it all alone.

What Is Sanctuary & Sisterhood?

Sanctuary & Sisterhood is a monthly, in-person, potluck gathering at Oak & Ember Sanctuary.

Imagine:

  • A table lit by candles, plates full of food

  • Women in comfy clothes, not “networking outfits”

  • Laughter, honest sharing, and quiet moments that feel like a deep breath

There is no workshop, no circle “curriculum,” no productivity agenda. This is a rest-and-be-fed space — for your body and your heart.

We eat. We talk. We listen. We remember that we are not meant to do life, healing, or deconstruction alone.

Who This Space Is For

Sanctuary & Sisterhood is for you if:

  • You’re tired of only seeing people in rushed, surface-level ways

  • You want real, grounded community — not performance, comparison, or “mean girl” energy

  • You crave a place where you can show up messy, tired, tender, or joyful… and still be welcomed

  • You’re longing for women-centered connection that doesn’t require you to have it all figured out

  • You want somewhere to go at least once a month where your nervous system can actually soften

You do not have to be “spiritual enough,” “healed enough,” or “put-together enough” to belong here. If you’re human and craving connection, you’re welcome.

What Happens at Sanctuary & Sisterhood

The flow is simple and intentionally light:

  1. Arrive & Land
    You’re welcomed in, shown where to put your dish, and invited to settle. No awkward icebreakers — just a gentle hello and space to arrive.

  2. Potluck Supper
    We share food by candlelight. Everyone brings something if they can (simple is perfect). We pass plates, refill drinks, and let conversation unfold naturally.

  3. Soft Conversation & Connection
    We talk about life, joy, grief, daily wins, hard things, silly things. You can share, listen, laugh, or simply sit in the warmth of being with others.

  4. Gentle Closing
    Before we part ways, we’ll do a short check-out or moment of gratitude so your body registers: I was here. I was with people. I wasn’t alone.

You leave with a fuller belly, a softer nervous system, and the reminder that you are part of something.

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How It Works

When

  • Last Sunday of every month

  • Evening time : 6pm - 8 pm

Where

  • Oak & Ember Sanctuary in East Texas Unless otherwise noted

  • Exact address and directions are sent after you register **spots are limited

Investment – Sliding Scale

Sanctuary & Sisterhood runs on a sliding scale with three tiers:

  • Backer – for women with more financial ease who want to help sustain the space

  • Supporter – for women who can comfortably pay a fair rate that keeps things going

  • Community – for women who are more stretched or navigating financial strain

You’ll see the full details and current amounts at checkout. You choose the tier that feels honest for you right now. No proof, no justification, no shame.

Wayfinders members: Sanctuary & Sisterhood is already included in your membership. You’ll get a separate email or link with details — no additional payment needed.

How to Join and our Sliding Scale

We gather monthly in Luna, my sacred space in East Texas.
Group size is intimate (5–8 women max) so the experience stays personal and potent.

Why Sliding Scale?

Because:

  • Community and rest shouldn’t only be accessible to the most resourced

  • This space takes time, energy, and real-world costs to hold well

  • Women’s financial realities are different — one flat rate can’t honor that

Sliding scale lets each woman practice self-honesty and self-devotion:

  • Paying at a higher tier when you can helps keep the doors open for others

  • Choosing a lower tier when you need it is an act of care, not “taking advantage”

You’re trusted to know what’s right for you in this season.

Eligibility cues
Choose Community if several feel true: variable/limited income; supporting dependents; medical/debt stress; recent job change.
Choose Supporter if bills are manageable and you can meet savings goals.
Choose Backer if you have disposable income and want to underwrite Community seats.

30% Community cap line
“We reserve up to 30% Community seats per date. If Community is full, add your name to the Community Waitlist—we open more as Backer support allows.”

Sanctuary & Sisterhood (Community Meal + Rest)

  • Community — $12 · Your seat at the table is saved.

  • Supporter — $20 · True cost for food + space.

  • Backer — $35 · Underwrites Community seats.
    Capacity & access: Up to 30% Community seats per date; waitlist if full.

What to Bring

  • A potluck dish to share (homemade or store-bought — simple is welcome)

  • A water bottle or drink if you like

  • Anything that helps you feel cozy (sweater, shawl, etc.)

Most importantly: bring yourself as you are. Tired, raw, joyful, overwhelmed, curious — all of you is allowed.

Dress is casual and comfortable. This is not a place you have to “dress up” for.

The Heart of Sanctuary & Sisterhood

This gathering exists because so many of us were taught to:

  • Hold it together alone

  • Only show up when we’re “doing well”

  • Earn belonging by being useful, pleasant, or impressive

Sanctuary & Sisterhood quietly refuses that.

Here, you don’t have to earn your seat at the table.
You bring a dish if you can, your presence if you’re able, and that is enough.

Your Personal Invitation

If you’ve been craving a place to land — to be fed, to be witnessed, to laugh and exhale with other women who get it — Sanctuary & Sisterhood is for you.

Come sit at the table.
Come as you are, not as you think you should be.
Leave knowing you are held by more than just your own two hands.

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Luna’s Haven: Where the Magick Happens

Tucked into the heart of the Oak & Ember Sanctuary lies Luna’s Haven — our sacred gathering space where moonlight meets firelight, and women come home to themselves.

This is where circles are cast, intentions take root, and laughter mingles with candle smoke. Whether you’re joining us for an Oak & Ember Gathering, a Creatrix Circle, or an Unleashed Creatrix immersion, this is the place where transformation stirs and sisterhood is woven.

Luna’s Haven is more than a location — it’s a threshold. When you step inside, you’re stepping into possibility.

Find Us... You're Invited to Join Us!

We’re located in Mabank, Texas, about an hour southeast of Dallas and an hour due west of Tyler. Once you register for a gathering, you’ll receive exact directions and any special arrival details.

Google Maps and Apple Links: 📍 Oak & Ember Sanctuary – Luna’s Haven is in the buttons below.

Parking: Free parking is available onsite. Look for the marked spots along the drive.

Arrival Tip: Plan to arrive 10–15 minutes early so you can settle in, find your place in the circle, and grab a cup of tea before we begin.