Stories Behind the Gathering Table
This blog is a place where story and table meet.
The Gathering Table was not created from a business plan alone, but from lived experience—seasons of gathering and seasons of letting go, moments of abundance and moments of limitation. The stories shared here come from real life: family, faith, work, hospitality, grief, joy, and the ongoing learning that happens when you try to make room for others while navigating change yourself.
Over time, these personal stories began to shape a deeper conviction—that presence matters more than perfection, that hospitality is about people more than presentation, and that meaningful connection often happens in the most ordinary, imperfect spaces. This blog exists to explore those convictions honestly.
Some posts are reflections on family and tradition. Others are rooted in faith, community, or the practical realities of building a place centered on welcome. Together, they tell the story of how The Gathering Table came to be—and what continues to guide it: authenticity, generosity, and the belief that shared space can become sacred ground.
Whether you are here because you love gatherings, are walking through a season of change, or are simply longing for a place that feels welcoming and real, you are invited to pull up a chair. There is room at the table.
The Shape of a Table—and the Shape of Our Conversations
What if the shape of a table affects the shape of our conversations? A reflection on family meals, round tables, and creating spaces where everyone belongs.