GALENTINE’S TEA

Winter can feel long, cold, dark and depressing, and Devin Payne, site manager for the Culbertson Mansion State Historic Site, wanted to do something to brighten the mood.

She came up with a novel idea: A Galentine’s Tea with The Hygge Gathering, a combination tea party/hygge (pronounced hoo-gah) experience to celebrate friendship, togetherness and intentionality. The event, from 3-6 p.m. Feb. 12, will include small sandwiches and desserts, cozy conversation by candlelight and a tour of the mansion focused on the Culbertson women.

To create the event, Payne teamed with Kim Morrison (pictured here), whose Louisville, Ky.-based business is called The Hygge Gathering. Hygge originates in Denmark, roughly translating in English to “cozy.” It’s about living in a way that’s conscious of being in the moment and sharing in togetherness with others. Meaningful connection is the heart of hygge.

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