Feast in the Valley

Feast in the Valley A monthly grief gathering. Come sit at the table God is preparing for those who are grieving.

Summer Update: With summer schedules being unpredictable, we will be pausing our monthly gatherings and plan to resume i...
05/18/2024

Summer Update: With summer schedules being unpredictable, we will be pausing our monthly gatherings and plan to resume in the Fall. We will host a few casual meet ups over the next couple months, with the first one being on June 7th. It will be a casual pool meet up for our families with small children. If anyone is interested, please send us a message or email and we will send you the details.

You are not alone, God is always with you and we are here.

Our resource table keeps growing with all the beautiful additions from our community. What is one of your favorite books...
05/16/2024

Our resource table keeps growing with all the beautiful additions from our community. What is one of your favorite books, quotes, songs, albums or art pieces that has played a part in your journey with grief?

“In my same life but not the same person. The tension of that reality can feel so uncomfortable the more my old/new worl...
05/15/2024

“In my same life but not the same person.
The tension of that reality can feel so uncomfortable the more my old/new world moves onward. Some days I just wish I could put this loss and grief in a tidy place in my life. A space that doesn’t allow it to touch every single part of who I am and how I do/see everything now. In my same life but not the same person.
My heart is grateful but worn. Comforted and lonely. Frozen in time with vibrant vision for the future. There hasn’t been one minute of this year when I’ve forgotten. Not even in my sleep. My poor brain. Like a dog that is constantly licking it’s wound, It won’t stop remembering and at the very beginning, overly obsessing over scenes and sounds and last moments.
In my same life but not the same person.
The marathon of grief is so uncomfortable for most. The majority of friends and family stopped checking in, and stopped saying his name around month 6. It is what it is. Many have come along. Many growing/learning and those who have run their own race and get it. We are all supposed to play different roles. Yet it’s still so interesting. I’ve learned so much. We’ve grown around our grief and it’s not going anywhere. That sucks and it feels right. We don’t want to forget even when we want to forget. Crying is the new cleansing and aching the new rhythm of living.
In my same life but not the same person.
I’ve done such hard work this year yet I know there’s still so much more to do. I’m proud. And I’m not. I believe I’m strong and I know what I look/feel like broken. I think back to the first weeks. My body was so confused. Getting out of bed to use the restroom was about all I could do. Most people who wanted to talk to me had to come into my room or sit on my bed. Sometimes lay in my bed. I’ll never forget the ones who crawled up next to me in my brokenness. I’ll never forget those vulnerable moments. I hate them and I love them. Excruciating/sacred memories. It felt like hell but was a taste of heaven.
In my same life and not the same person.
I’d give anything to reverse this yet I wouldn’t trade the transformation for anything.”
- Grief story from

***Update***We’ve decided to move the Feast for Families with Young Children to June as we realized our previous date wa...
03/27/2024

***Update***
We’ve decided to move the Feast for Families with Young Children to June as we realized our previous date was just too close to all the Eclipse craziness that is coming. We hope this new date works for you and your family and that we see you at the table in June.
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June 7th
This next feast is going to be such a sweet one, we want to create a space for young children who have lost a loved one. It will be a time for kids (approx 12 and under) and their families to come together with others who understand what it’s been like to face loss at such a young age. We will be tailoring the gathering to the needs of kids, no sit down meal, instead we will have snacks and desserts. We will do a weekend afternoon instead of a weeknight. There will be stations set up to encourage the kids to process parts of their grief and to remember their loved ones as well as lots of opportunities to play and connect with other kids that have experienced loss. If you or anyone you know would like to join us for this special feast send us a message here or an email to [email protected].

Kids are not alone, God is with them and we are here. ❤️❤️❤️

“The sadness you have right now is similar to that pain, but the coming joy is also similar. When I see you again, you’l...
02/29/2024

“The sadness you have right now is similar to that pain, but the coming joy is also similar. When I see you again, you’ll be full of joy, and it will be a joy no one can rob from you. You’ll no longer be so full of questions.”
John 16: 22-23 (MSG)

The beautiful moments of connection captured, each one a work of art. We have been so blessed to have our gatherings pho...
02/11/2024

The beautiful moments of connection captured, each one a work of art. We have been so blessed to have our gatherings photographed by such talented women. and , thank you for your generous gift and attention to detail. You are both so good at what you do. ✨✨✨

2 Corinthians 1:3-5God of All ComfortBlessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and G...
02/02/2024

2 Corinthians 1:3-5

God of All Comfort

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God. For as we share abundantly in Christ’s sufferings, so through Christ we share abundantly in comfort too.

Our February Feast will be a Valentine’s Day Feast & Ladies Craft Night for Widows on February 14th at 6:30pm.If you are...
01/31/2024

Our February Feast will be a Valentine’s Day Feast & Ladies Craft Night for Widows on February 14th at 6:30pm.
If you are interested in joining or you know someone who is, please enter your information on the form linked below or send us an email ([email protected]) and we will send you the link to reserve tickets.
You will gather around the table with other women who understand the pain and loss the day represents, there will be stories of past Valentines days (good and bad alike) and we will talk about how God is our perfect love. You are welcome at the table, we hope to see you there. ❤️❤️❤️


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Once again we are overwhelmed with gratitude for the generosity of our sponsors. Our January feast was enriched by the o...
01/29/2024

Once again we are overwhelmed with gratitude for the generosity of our sponsors. Our January feast was enriched by the outpouring from CarbQueen Sourdough, KingsPorch, and Tammy Bartel ❤️❤️❤️
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for supporting the sacred work God is doing in the valley.

CarbQueen Sourdough is a microbakery here in Dripping Springs, TX. Their organic artisan sourdough bread is heavenly and was the perfect addition to the table. Thank you, Crystal!

Kings Porch is a network of house churches that are devoted to the word, fellowship and prayer! We are centered on the belief that the power of Christ is alive and active today. Acts 2:42



Sant Made Fine Digital Goods blessed us with beautifully crafted programs and signs. They do excellent work and they have the biggest hearts. Thank you, Candace!

Tammy Bartel is a grief and trauma counsellor, passionate about grief literacy and continuing bonds. Tammy shared her grief story with us, her wise words and calming presence were a gift to us all.

If you are interested in donating, becoming a sponsor or sharing your grief story, please send us an email at [email protected].

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The dreary and foggy weather outside on Tuesday looked a lot like how so many of us feel within but when we gather….the ...
01/29/2024

The dreary and foggy weather outside on Tuesday looked a lot like how so many of us feel within but when we gather….the warmth and beauty help us see and gain perspective. ✨
To not feel alone is a balm that helps bind up so many wounds. Very thankful for these people, this space, this welcoming and safe table
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