BECOME A UNION DINNER HOST
ONE NIGHT. SIX HOURS. TO UNITE YOUR COMMUNITY IN MUTUAL UNDERSTANDING ACROSS THE GENDER DIVIDE.
Compassion is a special kind of magic.
And, in our experience, it requires only the right conditions to unlock it.
The Union Dinner was born from an inspired moment of hosting a men's retreat in 2019.
What the men I was hosting most deeply craved, I dare say needed, was to experience being fully received and positively regarded by women. Not in a fake or performative way but for the truth of their hearts and the men they were.
I'd been working with each of them in coaching, and I could see that much of the world wasn't reflecting back to them what I saw--the depth of the heart, willingness, sincerity, and generosity.
So I called up some of the women in my life and I said, "would you be willing to come and share your experiences and your energy with the men I'm hosting on retreat?" The answer was such a "hell yes!" that they drove from various parts of the state to be there.
By the time the women departed for the evening, our hearts and minds were overflowing. On both sides. The tears, the relief, the mutual recognition, the depth of love and compassion for being human that had flowed had changed us all.
I knew then that we had the raw ingredients for a game-changing event. Only a little slowed by Covid's isolating protocols, we've been bringing this powerfully transformative experience to tables of all genders for the last 6 years. We would love to bring it to your community.
Bring it!
The Union Dinner is a 6-hour workshop built around a sensuous multi-course meal. In just one night, we illuminate so much of the confusion that keeps us isolated across the gender divide.
CULTIVATING THE UNDERSTANDING THAT MAKES US BETTER PARTNERS AND BETTER ALLIES IN CO-CREATING OUR SHARED FUTURE
A Night That Keeps on Giving...
THE UNDERSTANDINGS KEEP UNFOLDING WELL AFTER WE'VE CLEARED THE DESSERT PLATES
WE'D LOVE TO COLLABORATE
You Seat The Table, We'll Bring The Magic
We still host Union Dinners as part of our programs and retreats, but we won't reach nearly the critical threshold we know is possible without collaborators like you. The world is ready for deeper harmony, understanding and co-creation. Hosts like you make that possible.
We'll Provide:
A Landing Page + Pre-Event Communications
We provide all the information your guests will need, along with an easy way to sign up and all of the pre-event logistics they need to arrive informed and prepared for the event.
A Host Kit
That will provdie you with some language and tips for how to share about the event with your guests and even the press if you desire.
Full Day-Of Management + Facilitation
When you arrive on-site for the event, you are a guest and a full participant in the expereince. We;ve got it covered, from managing the kitchen to facilitating the experience.
Follow-Up Support For All Guests
The learning doesn't stop at the table. In the weeks afgter the dinner, we'll share support and opportunities for reflection that extend the impact of the event.
The 5 Ingredients for a Great Dinner
INGREDIENT #1
A Beautiful Venue
Access to a venue that can host at least 12 people comfortably for dinner. It ideally has a separate space that is not the dinner table for the pre-dinner workshop and an on-site kitchen suitable for the preparation (or a least the staging) of a 4-5 course meal. The details are important here. From the lights to decorations, everything is placed intentionally and there are no distractions.
INGREDIENT #2
The Sanctuary of Time
This is an expansive workshop experience that typically runs from 3 pm to roughly 9 pm. As with all good dinner parties, sometimes you just want to linger a bit in the warm feelings of the evening. Guests are typically invited to come and mingle for 30 minutes prior to our scheduled start time, so that we are ensured an on-time commencement. Dinner is typically served around 6:30 pm.
INGREDIENT #3
Curious + Willing Participants
One of the questions we get a lot is how much experience do the participants need to have--with personal development work? with masculine/feminine relating? And we stand by our answer--none. This experience is highly facilitated, so there's no guessing what you have to do and no need to "get it right". So all you need are 12-16 people who are curious and willing to introspect and share. At the same time, it's a format that offers depth and new insights, even for people who consider themselves experts in the field. No two dinners will ever be the same. The experience is always created by the unique assembly in the room.
INGREDIENT #4
Sensorial Magic + Local Culinary Talent
We work with talented local chefs who share our vision of bringing good food and deep communion together. We love the way this allows us to not only create exquisite dining experiences but also to literally share the wealth with other small businesses and creatives.
We feel the same way about our florists, farmers, venues and other vendors!
INGREDIENT #5
You! The Host Who Brings It All Together
Our local hosts are honeybees and anchors. They're people who are already gathering community in meaningful ways.
Sometimes the context is purely personal and you want to host a transformative experience for a group of friends. But we've also found that
- other coaches and facilitators who want to bring a deeper understanding of the principle of gender to their communities
- men's and women's work leaders who want to connect with the other side
- and membership clubs looking for unique experiences with depth
make great partners for this experience.
We're open to going anywhere that can bring the 5 ingredients together powerfully. And we know that the community and trust building that brings people to the table takes time to culitvate, so we leave it to our local hosts to bring the players.
More Words From The Table
A DEEPER DIVE
"I wanted a deeper understanding of the masculine. I don't want to be walking around guarded, irritated, frustrated. I wanted to understand, to see what's going on in the inside, because understanding helps me honor and respect. And I wanted to be seen and honored in that way too. I absolutely received that. And so much more that defies description."
Barbara E.
"I think it provides both men and women an opportunity to appreciate each other in a safe space. Too few safe spaces exist for these discussions. The Union Dinner provides that. For men, specifically, I think it can serve as a turning point. The energy experienced within the Union Dinner is an energy of curiosity that we can seek in everyday interactions. It has changed what I see as available to me in the dating space."
Byron F.
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BRING YOUR GUESTS
An unparralled experience of personal clarity with...
Understanding The Terms
These days so many people are talking about the masculine and feminine, divine masculine and feminine, men women and new genders, but most of us aren't even clear what those terms mean.
Being Able to Communicate Their Own Experience + Needs
Whether that's to a partner or in the context of leadership, the ability to speak across the divide and be heard is priceless.
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Hi! I'm Kianga.
I'LL BE YOUR JOURNEY CONCIERGE AND SHEDDING SUPPORTER
My name is Kianga Ford, and I’m the very real woman behind Love + Freedom Education. Almost a decade ago now, I walked through the doorway of surrender. Almost accidentally at the time. My life has never been the same.
At that time, I was a university professor and a fine artist, running one of the top fine arts programs in New York City. I’m now a full-time entrepreneur with a coaching business that focuses on helping men and women to unlock the full potential waiting within each of us. To do that, I help people understand how to master and use the twin forces of creation—masculine and feminine energy. Say what?! Yes, there was a time when I used almost zero feminine energy. Honestly, I'd never even heard anyone talk about the possibility of that. And I was…well…tired.
These days, I’ve built/am building both a business and a life without force or efforting, without exhausting myself with the endless to-do’s and shoulds of my previous lives. I move from what turns me on. I grow my offerings organically, largely from the seat of my intuition.
It’s a sustainable life that I LOVE and that is deeply sourced from a place of feminine power.
I have a PhD (abd) in cultural theory and another graduate degree in fine art. I’m also a certified coach and Orgasmic Meditation trainer. But what really qualifies me to do this work is that I’ve walked the walk in the real world. I’ve leaned into these principles of creation and surrender while caretaking a terminally-ill parent, while navigating the wilds of dating and business-building, while choosing to move across country to a place where I knew almost no one (a few times). What I teach has been forged and clarified many times over by real world challenges. And while I may have an academic background, this is a living practice and not an intellectual theory.
I’ve parlayed decades of work as an artist and educator into a refined expertise in experience and curriculum design. What results is not information. It’s the magic of being able to create a context for you to have your own personal and direct experience with the Principles of Creation. It's not about becoming more like me. It's about becoming more of You.
Message to your audience: It hasn't been easy, that's why being able to follow a course from someone who's been there before can help ensure your success and prevent you from making the same mistakes I've made.
THIS IS WHAT YOU'VE BEEN WAITING FOR.
Frequently Asked Questions
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How Much Does The Union Dinner Cost?
Can it be hosted at a private home?
How many people do we need to have?
Can it be shorter than 6 hours?
WIll it cost me anything to host?
What makes a good guest at this event?
Can I serve alcohol?
Do guests need partners?
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