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Welcome to salt + pepper social

Experience Maine's natural charm at our intimate riverside monthly dinner. Descend our charming granite steps tucked behind our restaurant to a magical setting where locally-sourced produce is transformed and cooked over open flames, handcrafted drinks from foraged and seasonal ingredients flow freely, and the setting sun paints the Damariscotta River in golden hues. At the same time, you savor multiple courses among new friends in our backyard oasis.

FRIDAY, October 16th

new moon

in libra

balance + harmony  

a magical evening with Sarah Moody and Salt + Pepper.


 

New Moon in Libra: An Evening of Connection, Reflection & Ritual



Gathering just days after the Libra New Moon, we’ll meet beneath a young waxing Moon as we slowly emerge from the darkness of the lunar cycle. Guided by astrologer Sarah Moody, the evening will weave together intimate conversation, meditation, and reflection around what has been quietly stirring beneath the surface and what is beginning to ask for our attention. In the moody, inward atmosphere of the season, we’ll create space to listen more closely to ourselves, connect more deeply with one another, and give shape to what is beginning to unfold. Oracle card readings will also be available throughout the evening for anyone who feels called to receive further guidance.

Surrounded by the beauty of nature, we’ll embrace the energy of October through mindful reflection, nourishing food, meaningful conversation, and ritual.


The evening will begin with welcome drinks, seasonal snacks, and oracle cards with Sarah.

From there, we’ll move into a creative intention-setting practice led by Sarah, using thoughtful prompts to inspire reflection, conversation, and connection. Together, we’ll explore what feels aligned, what may be ready to shift, and what we’d like to call into our lives as we move into a new season.


As the evening unfolds, we’ll gather around a long communal table for a family-style dinner inspired by the abundance of autumn and our connection to Mother Earth. Our menu will feature local and wild ingredients wherever possible.


We’ll then settle into a guided meditation centered around gratitude, manifestation, and the energy of the New Moon, creating a quiet moment to connect with ourselves and our intentions. Guests are encouraged to bring a yoga mat for meditation.


To end the evening, we will enjoy desserts, warm drinks, and linger in conversation with new friends.

A night to slow down.
To gather.
To reflect.
To set intentions.
To celebrate connection and the beauty of a changing season.

We can’t wait to welcome you under the New Moon.


This dinner will be a little different from our Summer Dinners. We’ll gather indoors for our communal meal around the table, while meditation will take place on our covered deck.


We’ll have pillows and space heaters available to keep you cozy during meditation, but we encourage you to bring a yoga mat, a blanket, and a jacket so you can settle in comfortably!


The evening will begin at 6:30, dinner will not begin until 7:15

Artistic table arrangement with seasonal vegetables and candles
Black and white portrait of a woman with a serious expression


Sarah Moody


I’m Sarah, an intuitive astrologer living on the coast of Maine. I’ve been studying astrology for the past 14 years. So much of my work is inspired by the sacred intelligence of nature, its cycles, patterns, timing, and the way life is constantly communicating through movement and change.


My approach blends intuition with a grounded understanding of human behavior. I hold a degree in psychology and am a 6/3 Projector in Human Design, two frameworks that have deeply shaped the way I understand people, patterning, self-awareness, and the many ways we move through life.


My astrology is balanced, non-fear based, and rooted in autonomy. I believe your chart can reveal energetic influences but it never removes your free will. Astrology is an influence, not absolute fate. Life is still your canvas and you are still the one creating with it.


My work is meant to help you understand yourself more clearly while still leaving room for intuition, mystery, movement, and choice. I want astrology to feel grounding without becoming rigid, insightful without becoming deterministic, and supportive in a way that gives you more confidence in your own decisions rather than making those decisions for you.

Sample menu featuring Mediterranean dishes and desserts

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