How To
Some guidance on how to
host a Remembering Dinner.
The lists below are not rules -
simply suggestions
to help you along.
Consider the venue where you would like the RD to be held.
Some possibilities are:
A Private Home.
Public space: a park, unused public space, a lake side,
monument park, a beach, public garden, mountain top.
Semi public: art gallery, shared studio space,
recreational club house, school hall.
Other considerations: In the light of the Sun.Under
Moonlight. Starlight. Under the shade of trees, within the protection of ancient cliffs. The main point is to provide a space for guests in which they feel welcomed and at ease.
Keeping the number of guest to 35 --40 tops works nicely, any
more than that seems to divert the attention and care attendants can offer one another. If your choice is to have an RD in a space other than a private home request that your guests bring their own tableware and cutlery . Encourage your guests to bring a photograph of their beloved, along with a print out of the story and recipe accompanying their dish.
Invite!
Create a Space
for Dinner
Provide tables and chairs for your guests. It is
helpful to situate the tables end to end.
This allows for conversation to flow easily,
as well as passing dishes. An additional table
for sweets is a good idea, while placing
remembrance dishes at the set table. Create an altar of images of those being remembered along with the stories and recipes. You could also add these items to the sweets table. Place flowers & candles throughout. EVERYWHERE!
Open your heart, listen, play music and share.