Member Dinner: What We Know Now (Skaneateles, NY)
Member Dinner: Beautiful Detours
A private dinner experience in Skaneateles, NY for women reflecting on the unexpected turns that shaped their lives.
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, August 20th
🥂 Optional Cocktail Hour: 6:15 PM
🍽️ Dinner: 7:00 PM
📍 Location: Skaneateles, NY
Exact location shared with members internally and revealed upon registration.
Access: This event is hosted exclusively for members of The Collective by CNYWN.
Cost:
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 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: What We Know Now
What happens when life unfolds differently than we imagined?
This month’s member dinner is centered around the unexpected turns, quiet pivots, and unplanned moments that shape us along the way. The relationships we didn’t see coming. The dreams that changed form. The versions of ourselves we became through experiences we never would have chosen — or never would have predicted.
We spend so much time talking about goals, milestones, and next steps. But some of the most meaningful parts of life happen in the middle of the detours.
We’re creating space for those conversations here — over dinner, on a summer evening at Skaneateles Fields, surrounded by women who understand that life rarely follows a straight line.
Conversation Prompts
We’ll weave guided prompts throughout the evening to help open the conversation. Come having reflected on one or two of these — or simply come ready to listen, connect, and share as the evening unfolds.
Icebreakers
What’s one unexpected turn in your life that shaped you in a positive way?
What part of your current life would surprise your younger self most?
On Growth & Change
Have you ever experienced something that felt like a setback at the time but became important later?
What’s something you once wanted deeply that no longer fits who you are?
On the Beauty of Detours
What unexpected experience introduced you to a version of yourself you now value?
What’s something beautiful in your life today that was never part of the original plan?
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 by CNYWN who value meaningful connection, honest conversation, and being in rooms with other growth-minded women who aren't afraid to go there.
The Collective by CNYWN 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.