Savoring meals, moments, and people - in our homes and abroad - through the purposeful art of gathering
Welcome to The Cottage Table Experience! We are Keith & Daune, former professional ballet dancers that have found ourselves nestled into a cottage in Eastern NC, where we love to gather people, dream, and launch adventures. We’re so glad you’re here!
Creativity is as necessary as oxygen to us; and we desire to boldly and fearlessly cultivate a life of beauty that radiates the goodness of God.
We’d love for you to join us here at our cottage for a workshop, online for a creative course, or come with us on a special retreat. Let’s not wait for extraordinary opportunities. Let’s seize the common occasions and make them great!
Workshops
Curated workshops and retreats just for you….to cultivate a creative haven, experience a refreshed soul and spirit, and pour into those that cross your threshold.
Our 2-day workshops are held here at our home, Oak Cottage, in Eastern NC. Workshop sessions on creative home-making and gathering will include European-style picnics, excursions throughout the area, long table gatherings, community, and so much more. Our workshops are full of tips, how-to’s, inspiration, and training. Treat yourself to a time of soul-nourishing and learning that will not be soon forgotten. As you are filled, you can better pour into others.
Retreats
Our retreats cultivate beauty and truth with the purposeful art of gathering in various locations around the world.
Each experience will include unique daily devotions, local cooking/flower arranging/tabletop workshops, long table gatherings, guided excursions, and plenty of free time to ponder what God desires to drop in your heart and enjoy the beautiful areas that we find ourselves.
You are not a tourist, but a guest, as you will experience the local hospitality of the culture. We seek to intentionally savor meals, moments, and people wherever we find ourselves. Come with us for an experience that will remain with you always.
Give the Gift of an Experience
Give the gift of an experience that will not only nourish their soul, but will be an investment into their hearts and desires.
Creative Courses
Join us online for creative courses on home, gathering, and lifestyle. Each course is beautifully curated to inspire you with creativity for your home and soul. Lifetime access, go at your own pace, downloadable videos, resource lists, and guidebooks.