Feeding the Roots: SoulCollage® and the Ancestral Hearth

Every single one of us is backed by a vast lineage. We inherit their resilience, their creativity, and very often, the distinct flavors of their kitchens. The food our ancestors prepared sustained them through history so that we could be here today.

The Ancestral Table is a sacred, multi-sensory immersion designed to help you honor those roots through intuitive creativity and communal dining.

We will begin our day using SoulCollage®, a powerful cut-and-paste process. Bypassing your analytical mind, you will forage through a curated vault of evocative images to create personalized cards that give a visual voice to your lineage—honoring bloodline ancestors, mentors of spirit, or ancestors of place.

Then, we transition to the heart of our evening: The Legacy Potluck. This is not just a standard buffet; it is a living ritual of remembrance. We will dine alongside our ancestors, setting a dedicated “Ancestor Plate” at the table, pouring traditional libations, and lighting candles to welcome their presence. As we eat, each participant will share the story behind their dish, turning the dinner into a beautifully woven tapestry of history, memory, and flavor.

✨ What You Will Experience:

• The Ancestral Hearth Meditation: A guided visualization to connect with the wisdom of your lineage.
• Intuitive SoulCollage® Making: Crafting your own 5×8 Ancestor cards using premium art materials.
• The Legacy Potluck Ritual: A structured communal meal where we feed our spirits, offer ancestral toasts, and share family food history.
• Giving Voice to the Lineage: A guided journaling and partner-sharing process to decode the direct messages your cards have for your life today.

🍲 The Legacy Potluck: What to Bring

The centerpiece of our dinner is the food we share. We invite every participant to bring a dish that represents their ancestral heritage.

• It could be a cherished family recipe passed down through generations (like your grandmother’s bread or a traditional holiday stew).
• It could be a dish that represents the geography or culture of your heritage (even if it’s a simple, rustic food your ancestors relied on).
• Please note: Along with your dish, please bring a small card listing its ingredients and a 2-3 sentence story of its origin to display on the table!

🗓️ Event Details

• Date & Time: Friday, October 30th, 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM
• Ages: 18+
• Location: 275 4th St E, #301, St. Paul, 55101
• Investment: $150 – Includes all premium art supplies, workshop materials, workshop facilitation, and non-alcoholic Legacy Potluck beverages (EARLY BIRD PRICE OF $125 AVAILABLE THROUGH 10/23)
• What to Bring: A journal, a pen, your ancestral potluck dish, and optionally, a photo or small token of an ancestor for our collective altar.

🎯 This Immersion is Perfect for You If:

• You want to explore genealogy and family history through a creative, embodied lens.
• You love the magic that happens when people share deep stories over home-cooked food.

••You crave a sacred space to slow down and consciously express gratitude for those who paved the way for you.

Primary Facilitator: Heather Matson, MA, LMFT, ATR-BC®, ATCS, PATP