Member Dinner | The Conversations We Don't Have Enough (Cazenovia, NY)
Member Dinner | The Conversations We Don't Have Enough
A private dinner experience in Cazenovia, NY — for women who are ready to go beyond the surface.
Join us for an intimate evening of honest conversation, meaningful connection, and good food — in one of the most beautiful settings in Central New York.
This is not a networking event. There are no panels, no pitches, and no pressure to have it all figured out. This is a private dinner designed to create space for the real conversations — the ones we're all navigating but rarely say out loud.
Because some of the most powerful things happen when women finally just say what's true.
Event Details
📅 Date: Thursday, June 11, 2026
🥂 Optional Cocktail Hour: 6:15 PM on the patio
🍽️ Dinner: 7:00 PM on the patio
📍 Location: Cazenovia, NY — exact location shared with members internally and revealed upon registration
Access: This event is hosted exclusively for members of The Collective by CNYWN.
Guests will order off the menu and pay for their own meals and drinks. Separate checks will be provided at the end of the evening. A 20% gratuity will be added to your final bill. A private dining space has been reserved for our group.
With a limited number of seats available, we encourage you to RSVP early to secure your spot. Once full, a waitlist will be available.
If you register for this event and find you are unable to attend, please update your registration or text Kera at 315-702-4653 at least 24 hours before the event so we can open up space for those who wish to attend.
✨ Dinner Theme: The Conversations We Don't Have Enough
What are women really navigating right now that nobody's talking about?
This month's member dinner is centered around exactly that — the unfiltered, honest conversations that don't happen at typical networking events. The things we're quietly carrying, privately questioning, and navigating in real time without nearly enough space to process them out loud.
We're creating that space. Right here, on a summer evening in Cazenovia, with women who get it.
Conversation Prompts
We'll weave guided prompts throughout the evening to help open the conversation. Come having thought about one or two of these — or just come ready to listen and share as the evening unfolds.
Icebreakers
What's something you've figured out this year that you wish someone had told you sooner?
What's something you're currently navigating that you haven't said out loud yet?
On Ambition & Success
Is there something you want that you feel like you're not supposed to want?
Where are you holding yourself back, and do you know why?
On the Things We Don't Say
What's something you've been pretending is fine that isn't?
What do you wish other women would be more honest about?
What Makes This Dinner Different
This isn't a structured workshop — but it is intentional.
Throughout the evening, conversation will be guided with prompts designed to take us past small talk and into something real. You don't have to have the answers. You just have to be willing to show up honestly.
Come ready to share, reflect, and connect in a space where these conversations are not only welcomed — they're the whole point.
Who It's For
Members of The Collective who value meaningful connection, honest conversation, and being in rooms with other growth-minded women who aren't afraid to go there.
About The Collective by CNYWN The Collective is a private membership community for women who live, work, and lead in Upstate New York. We create intentional experiences — like this one — where relationships are built, ideas are exchanged, and opportunities are created.
Curious about joining? Explore our membership options here!
By registering for this event, you agree to the following terms and conditions:
Event Participation: Your registration confirms your participation in the event. Tickets are neither refundable or transferable.
Code of Conduct: All attendees are expected to behave in a professional and respectful manner. Disruptive or inappropriate behavior may result in removal from the event without a refund.
Liability Waiver: By attending the event, you assume all risks associated with participation, including but not limited to personal injury or loss of personal property. The event organizers are not liable for any damages or injuries incurred.
Media Release: The event may be photographed and/or recorded. By attending, you consent to the use of your image and likeness in promotional materials and publications.
Privacy Policy: Your personal information will be used solely for event-related purposes and will not be shared with third parties without your consent.
Health and Safety: Attendees must comply with all health and safety guidelines as stipulated by the event organizers and venue.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.