Out beyond the ideas wrong doing and right doing there is a table, named after an old woman from ancient Italian folklore known for delivering children gifts every Epiphany Eve, I’ll meet you there —Dina—
Hi! My name is Dina Gregory and my mission here at La Befana’s Table is to create a place both ancient & new where the whole of me can encounter the whole of you. A place to share the stories of our journeys, participate in curious conversations, cultivate meaningful connections through authentic self expression. And laughs, too. So pull up a seat, invite a friend, and become part of a legendary story.
What to Expect:
Weekly letters including prompts to spark reflection, expression, & authentic connection
Soul nourishing conversations with dear friends, artists, poets, culture makers, wise elders, community weavers, and everyday people who are utilizing their gifts to make the world a more beautiful place
Access to our comment section & private chat where you can connect with me & friends of La Befana’s Table in between letters & podcast episodes
The latest happenings at La Befana’s Table including invitations to community hours, dinner experiences, workshops, & retreats
What Folks are Saying
While much of the content is available for free, you are invited to become a Friend of La Befana’s Table for $5 a month/$50 a year or a founding member of the Befanotti Squad for $150
Friends of La Befana’s Table Enjoy:
Access to our monthly Community & Connection Hour at the virtual table.
Access to comments, paywalled posts, & chat threads
Opportunities to guest post
Discounts to IRL and virtual experiences, workshops, & retreats
Members of the Beffanotti Squad Enjoy:
All of the above, plus a gift box of Italian cookies prepared by our friends at Dilena’s Dolcini because at La Befana’s Table we believe that life is sweeter, together.
Our Story
During the isolation of the pandemic, I wandered the streets of Harlem with a puppet of Italy’s legendary La Befana, seeking to spark joyful connections in a turbulent time. As I animated the La Befana puppet, I brought strangers and myself into moments of encounter-bridging the space between self and other. This experience awakened in me a sense of deep belonging, rooted in the realization that we are all part of a Greater Story. Today, I bring the lessons learned on the streets of Harlem into my work with unaccompanied migrant children, fostering connection and belonging in a transitional educational environment, and into La Befana’s Table, where I create spaces for authentic expression, deep connection, curious conversation, and the celebration of our shared humanity.
