One last gathering in Fort Langley
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Six years ago, Chew On This began in Fort Langley. And this September, we will end one of our chapters there. Chef Sarah Meconse Mierau and I have been talking for some time about what this gathering is becoming, and Sarah felt the name ROOTED was no longer a fit. So ROOTED is becoming Nene. Nene is a Dene word connected to land. It feels like a fitting name for a gathering shaped by plants, food, story, and time shared around the table. What isn’t changing is the heart of the gathering. Sarah will still welcome a small group around the table. There will be plants and tea blending, a seasonal lunch, stories she chooses to share, and time for conversation. It will still be deliberately small, with space to settle in rather than rush through. What is changing is where we gather. Nene will be moving to Vancouver later this fall, which means September 26 will be Nene’s final gathering in Fort Langley before the experience moves to Vancouver. We hope that you'll join us for one last afternoon there. Tradish: The Ancestor Café is where Sarah and I first began shaping this experience together. It’s where the first jars of plants were set on the table, the first guests made their tea blends, and we began to understand what this gathering could be. If you’ve been meaning to join us in Fort Langley, September 26 is the one remaining opportunity. Nene (formerly ROOTED)
And then, a new table. I’m looking forward to sharing more about that soon. Warmly, Lise |
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