BreakBread is a quiet oasis where you show up as you are…
to listen, share, laugh, and connect.
Each gathering revolves around a carefully crafted prompt that cuts through small talk. Every gathering is different and every conversation unique as we open unexpected vistas of inspiration and connection that linger long after dinner is done.
What to expect
We begin together as a full group, then move into intimate tables of 6–7 people for a guided conversation experience.
The prompt for this gathering is TBD! Stay-tuned.
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The Flow of the Evening
5:30 PM — Arrival
Settle in, label your dish, and connect informally.
6:00 PM — Opening Circle
We gather to arrive, ground, and share the purpose and guidelines.
6:30 PM — Dinner & Conversation
Move to your table for a shared meal and a 1-hour guided conversation.
7:40 PM — Closing
We come back together for group takeaways and an intentional closing.
Potluck Details
This is a community potluck—please bring a dish to share with 6 people.
When you register, you’ll be asked what you plan to bring.
To reduce waste, we encourage you to bring your own:
- Plate/bowl
- Cutlery
- Serving utensils (if needed)
Most importantly, bring an open mind—and an extra helping of curiosity.
After the Gathering
You’ll receive a follow-up email with photos and reflections from the evening.
We’ll also share more about an upcoming opportunity launching in September: a hosted BreakBread series, where a small group will gather over several months to deepen the experience.
Meet the Team
Your Facilitators & Creators of BreakBread World: Martha Williams & John Scilipote
Creators of the BreakBread process and “Conversation Alchemy,” Martha and John bring decades of experience across facilitation, coaching, mindfulness, healing, and the arts. Their work centers on helping people transform how they show up in conversation and cultivate cultures of trust, belonging, and authentic connection.They are thrilled to be collaborating with the Woodstock Center of Awakening to enliven a robust and lively shared humanity in Woodstock.
Your Hosts, The Woodstock Center for Awakening (WOCA): Sam Truitt & Michael Raphael
The Woodstock Center for Awakening (WOCA) is a 501(c)3 organization dedicated to exploring awakening in all its forms—creating a space where individuals and communities can grow, connect, and thrive. Rooted in the belief “We are not what we think,” WOCA serves as a sanctuary for self-realization and collective well-being in Woodstock and beyond. Woodstock Community Festival of Awakening, which will occur in 2026 on the weekend of August 14-16.
Event Producer, Lysa Price Vasconez
Lysa Price Vasconez is a seasoned event producer specializing in full-service meeting and conference production, logistics coordination, and guest experience enhancement. With a keen eye for detail and a passion for creating seamless, high-impact events, she brings expertise in onsite event management, client relations, and team leadership.
If you have any questions about this event, please be in touch at connect@breakbread.world
Thank you, and we look forward to breaking bread with you!
Martha Williams and John Scilipote are creators, thinkers, and community connectors passionate about the power of conversation to create communities of care, connection, trust, and belonging. They founded