The Meetinghouse

Zen Meditation
2025-12-17 16:30 - 17:30, 2025-11-19 16:30 - 17:30 (America/New_York) | The Meetinghouse, 602 Ridgebury Rd., Ridgefield, CT, 06877, United States
Join us for a free Zen Meditation (‘Zazen’) session at The Meetinghouse:
All are welcome to join us every third Wednesday of the month from 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm.

In today’s fast-changing world, meditation offers a powerful path to balance and integration. At The Meetinghouse, we provide a variety of meditation practices throughout the year to help you reconnect with yourself.
Our Meditation sessions offer practical insights and benefits, including:

Gently shifting your focus from a restless mind to the present moment
Cultivating gratitude and compassion in daily life
Tapping into the heightened energy and focus that comes from meditating with a group

Whether you’re new to meditation or have an established practice, we invite you to join us. All levels are welcome.

Stone Soup Open Mic Night at The Market
2025-12-14 16:00 - 18:00 | The Meetinghouse, 602 Ridgebury Rd., Ridgefield, CT, 06877, United States
A collaborative open mic!
The story of stone soup is about the beauty of collaboration… everyone’s individual ingredients could taste much better when combined and cooked together in one big soup. Open mics are amazing for every artist getting their sole moment of glory, but they could become a special space of spontaneous, shared art if we mesh our art into others.
Basically, instead of everyone quietly sitting and snapping and waiting their turns, you get up and integrate your own words, sounds, movements, art, etc if you feel compelled and inspired to by the person currently performing. It is a chance within an open environment to improvise and jam with many people, to freely create with strangers.
This special Stone Soup Open Mic The Market is Sunday, December 14, from 4:00-6:00 pm, so mark your calendars and plan to join us!

Worship at the historic Meetinghouse
2025-12-14 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-12-07 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-11-30 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-11-23 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-11-16 10:00 - 11:00 | The Historic Meetinghouse, 605 Ridgebury Rd., Ridgefield, CT, 06877, United States
Join us for worship in the historic Meetinghouse!
Sundays at 10:00 am
Ridgebury Congregational Church (RCC) is a place to come together and gather as a spiritual community. You might know us as the historic white church on the corner, but we’ve always been so much more. We are a place to reconnect with soul, that you might be restored and renewed.

Forest Bathing
2025-12-13 13:00 - 15:00 | The Meetinghouse, 602 Ridgebury Rd., Ridgefield, CT, 06877, United States
Join us at The Meetinghouse!
Saturday, December 13, 2025
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

December is filled with holiday preparations—why not give yourself the gift of peace? Join us for a forest bathing session and take a deep breath in nature’s quiet.
In this serene two-hour experience, you’ll:

Step away from the seasonal rush and soak up the calming atmosphere of the forest.
Practice simple mindfulness techniques that lower stress and renew energy.
Connect with others while tuning into the sights, sounds, and scents of winter woods.

The session lasts about 2 hours and is held entirely outdoors—please dress for the weather.
Who: Teens and adultsCost: $25 per person
This event is limited to 10 people, so sign up early!
Let nature be your refuge and discover the rejuvenating power of a quiet walk.
Led by Heather Cochrane, Masters of Environmental Studies and Certified Forest Therapy Guide
(Watch this short Forest Bathing video to learn more before you come.)

Handmade for the Holidays: Decoupage Shells
2025-12-12 16:00 - 17:30 | The Meetinghouse, 602 Ridgebury Rd., Ridgefield, CT, 06877, United States
Join us in The Market at The Meetinghouse for this festive event!
Handmade for the Holidays: Decoupage Shells
Friday, December 12, 2025
4:00 pm – 5:30 pm

Celebrate the season of giving with an evening of creativity and connection. Come craft beautiful decoupage shells in good company, creating a meaningful handmade gift for someone special or a little treasure to keep for yourself.

Only 12 spots available! Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door.

Led by local artist and therapist Megan Yee. See more of Megan’s work on her Instagram, @craftformentalhealth.

Small Works Art Show | Opening Reception
2025-12-07 14:00 - 16:00 | The Meetinghouse, 602 Ridgebury Rd., Ridgefield, CT, 06877, United States
Artists in Featured Image (L to R): Cindy Wagner, Untitled; Bethany Armstrong, Untitled; Bill Quinnell “Roses in Jar”;, David Gorksi, “Delicate”; Jean Krasno, “Whimsical Garden of Flowers”

On display in The Meetinghouse Gallery
Small Works Art Show
Selected Works from Bethany Armstrong, David Gorksi, Jean Krasno, Bill Quinnell, and Cindy Wagner

December 7, 2025 – January 11, 2026
An opening reception will be held December 7, 2025 from 2-4 pm.
The Gallery is open Tuesdays – Sundays 8:00 am – 4:00 pm for viewing. (Closed Mondays).

Click to view Artist’s Statements:

Bethany Armstrong
David Gorski
Jean Krasno
Bill Quinnell
Cindy Wagner

Yoga & Reiki Workshop at The Meetinghouse
2025-12-07 10:00 - 11:30 | The Meetinghouse, 602 Ridgebury Rd., Ridgefield, CT, 06877, United States
Sunday, December 7th 10:00 – 11:30 am
Cost: $50
It’s back, just in time for holiday season!
This yoga and reiki workshop will be lead by Kristy Liesegang, RYT-500/reiki master and Megan Couri, reiki master, blending restorative yoga with the healing practice of reiki. Infusing reiki healing all throughout the workshop, each restorative yoga pose (lasting approximately six minutes) will target a specific chakra/energy center. You’ll leave feeling relaxed, rejuvenated and ready for the holiday weeks.

To enroll, first purchase a “Restorative + Reiki Pass” from our yoga registration site (linked below) and then sign up for the workshop.
Register Here

Small Works Art Show
2025-12-07 - 2026-01-11 | The Meetinghouse, 602 Ridgebury Rd., Ridgefield, CT, 06877, United States

Live in Shields Hall: Roman's Birthday Show!
2025-12-06 18:00 - 22:00 | The Meetinghouse, 602 Ridgebury Rd., Ridgefield, CT, 06877, United States
Coming up in Shields Hall
Roman’s Birthday Show!
Saturday, December 6, 2025
Doors open at 6 pm, with music from 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm.

Featuring experimental freakcore by Mr. Beast Death 2030, grunge / alt metal by Deernest, and hardcore by Dogheaven. All ages welcome!
Tickets are $10 online and $12 at the door.

Special Writers' Open Mic with WCSU
2025-12-06 15:00 - 17:00 | The Meetinghouse, 602 Ridgebury Rd., Ridgefield, CT, 06877, United States
Saturday, December 6, 2026
3:00 – 5:00 pm in The Market

Join Western Connecticut State University’s Department of Creative & Professional Writing Program for a Writers’ Open Mic with Pop-up Book Shop and Featured Reader, Lisa Acerbo!

Hosted by Poor Yorick, the MFA program’s affiliated literary journal, this event celebrates both WCSU’s lifelong community of writers and the vibrant literary voices of the Greater Danbury Area. We’re excited to share our program’s long-standing tradition of these open mics with the local community beyond the boundaries of our campus with an evening of storytelling, poetry, and prose of every kind at The Market at The Meetinghouse. This event will feature a Pop-up Book Shop hosted by Rainy Day Paperback Exchange of Bethel, CT, offering a curated selection of used books.

Featured Reader: Lisa Acerbo
Lisa Acerbo, MFA, EdD, is the Director of General Education at Post University. Her short stories and poetry appear in Scarlet, Poor Yorick Literary Journal, Ripples in Space, and Universe in a Bottle, among others. Her novel, Death and Coffee, was released on October 14, 2025, by NineStar Press. Her YA fantasy novel, The Netherworld Witch, will arrive in 2026.

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This event is open to the public! All writers are welcome to read their works* and all readers invited to sit back and enjoy!

*Please note: Current WCSU MFA students will receive priority for reading opportunities.

Open Mic Night at The Market
2025-11-30 16:00 - 18:00, 2025-11-23 16:00 - 18:00 | The Meetinghouse, 602 Ridgebury Rd., Ridgefield, CT, 06877, United States
Join us for open mic night at The Market! Perform your own music, poetry, or comedy to a welcoming and low-stress environment. Grab a coffee, sit back and enjoy the vibes!
We’ll be hosting Open Mic nights most Sundays at The Market from 4:00-6:00 pm, so mark your calendars and plan to join us!

Image Credit: Paper mache sheep statue by Anna Tolmanov.

Yin Yoga: Balance for the Holidays
2025-11-30 15:00 - 16:00 | The Meetinghouse, 602 Ridgebury Rd., Ridgefield, CT, 06877, United States
Sunday, November 30, 2025 | 3:00 – 3:45 pm
Thursday, January 1, 2026 | 11:00 – 11:45 am
Balance your practice.
Give yourself the gift of letting go.
Share with others – gift cards available.
To enroll, visit our yoga registration site (linked below)
Register Here

Live in Shields Hall: Matteo's 21st Birthday Show!
2025-11-29 18:00 - 22:00 | The Meetinghouse, 602 Ridgebury Rd., Ridgefield, CT, 06877, United States
Coming up in Shields Hall
Matteo’s 21st Birthday Show!
Saturday, November 29, 2025
Doors open at 6 pm, with music from 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm.

Featuring experimental hardcore by XUR, heavy rock & roll from New Milford by Sauce, and Connecticut’s finest indie rock by Radiodonta.
All ages welcome!

Tickets are $10 online and $12 at the door.

Forest Bathing
2025-11-28 13:00 - 15:00 | The Meetinghouse, 602 Ridgebury Rd., Ridgefield, CT, 06877, United States
Join us at The Meetinghouse!
Friday, November 28, 2025
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Need some time to recover from the busyness of Thanksgiving? Join us for a restorative forest bathing session and let nature help you unwind.
In this peaceful outdoor experience, you’ll:

Slow down and reconnect with the natural world through guided mindfulness practices.
Experience the proven benefits of “forest bathing,” from reduced stress to greater clarity.
Enjoy a sense of community while soaking in the sights, sounds, and scents of the forest.

The session lasts about 2 hours and is held entirely outdoors—please dress for the weather.
Who: Teens and adultsCost: $25 per person
This event is limited to 10 people, so sign up early!
Discover how a gentle walk in the woods can refresh both mind and body.
Led by Heather Cochrane, Masters of Environmental Studies and Certified Forest Therapy Guide
(Watch this short Forest Bathing video to learn more before you come.)

Chair Yoga: 4-Week Session
2025-11-28 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-11-21 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-11-14 12:00 - 13:00 | The Meetinghouse, 602 Ridgebury Rd., Ridgefield, CT, 06877, United States
Chair Yoga: 4-Week Session
Fridays in November, 2025 (starting 11/7)
12:00 pm – 12:45 pm in the Wellness Center
Cost: $100 for all 4 weeks

This all-levels chair yoga series supports remote workers and individuals across a spectrum of mobility. Each 45-minute session targets posture, breath, core strength, and balance/flexibility—building awareness and strength through accessible movement and mindful breathing.
Yogis are asked to sign up for all 4 weeks to ensure a core group and that all students gain a depth of practice to take with them.
Register Here

A Time to Gather: Crafting Gratitude Shells
2025-11-22 16:00 - 17:30 | The Meetinghouse, 602 Ridgebury Rd., Ridgefield, CT, 06877, United States
Join us in The Market at The Meetinghouse for this festive event!
A Time to Gather: Crafting Gratitude Shells
Saturday, November 22, 2025
4:00 pm – 5:30 pm

Start your Friendsgiving early with an evening of creativity and connection. Gather with friends to craft your own decoupage shell inspired by the spirit of gratitude— a keepsake to remind you of all there is to be thankful for. Proceeds from this workshop will benefit the Fairfield County Symphony Society.

Only 12 spots available! Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door.

Led by local artist and therapist Megan Yee. See more of Megan’s work on her Instagram, @craftformentalhealth.

Live in The Market: Owenn Curtis Quartet
2025-11-21 16:00 - 18:00 | The Meetinghouse, 602 Ridgebury Rd., Ridgefield, CT, 06877, United States
Join us for Live in The Market: Owenn Curtis Quartet
Friday, November 21, 2025
4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Personnel:
Saxophones – Owenn Curtis
Piano – Nico Marini
Bass Fiddle – Zack Bates
Drum Kit – Kevin Fry
The Owenn Curtis Quartet is a CT-based swing quartet. The band brings with them the sounds of modern swing and bebop. Come hang and enjoy the musical stylings of saxophonist and arranger Owenn Curtis accompanied by the up and coming ZB Rhythm Trio as they play a mixed set of standards and original compositions. Be sure to come by Friday, November 21st and bring your dancing shoes for great music and great service at The Meetinghouse.
Tickets: $10 online in advance, $12 at the door.

Artist Walkthrough: Meaningful Color with Polly Castor
2025-11-20 10:00 - 11:00 | The Meetinghouse, 602 Ridgebury Rd., Ridgefield, CT, 06877, United States
Join us for an Artist Walkthrough with Polly Castor!
Thursday, November 20, 202510:00 AMShields Hall at The Meetinghouse
Polly will guide us through her current gallery show, Meaningful Color, sharing insights, stories, and the inspiration behind her vibrant works. The walkthrough will last about 45 minutes.
The exhibit is on display through Nov. 30—don’t miss it!

Acoustic Song Circle
2025-11-16 14:00 - 16:00 | The Meetinghouse, 602 Ridgebury Rd., Ridgefield, CT, 06877, United States
The monthly acoustic song circle is for anyone who enjoys singing or playing an instrument. Everyone takes a turn and may invite others to sing and play along.
The next Acoustic Song Circle will be Sunday, November 16 from 2-4 pm.

Path Work - Invasive Species Removal
2025-11-15 09:00 - 12:00 | The Meetinghouse, 602 Ridgebury Rd., Ridgefield, CT, 06877, United States
Join us at The Meetinghouse and help keep our trails open and accessible for the entire community.

Path Work – Invasive Species Removal Day
Saturday, November 15, 2025
Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Ages: High school and up

If you have been on our paths, you know that we have a lot of invasive plants! On this day, we will be clearing invasive plants within 2 feet of either side of the path from the top to the pond.

Please dress for the weather and the work. If you have a wheelbarrow, pick-ax, loppers or any other tools that will aid in work, please bring them. It would be good if you somehow mark that they are yours so you get them back at the end of the day.

Wisdom Circles: The Power of Now
2025-11-12 17:00 - 18:30 | The Meetinghouse, 602 Ridgebury Rd., Ridgefield, CT, 06877, United States
Our next series in our Wisdom Circles will focus on the book “The Power of Now” by Eckhart Tolle.
All are welcome to join us on every second and fourth Wednesdays throughout the coming months. Topics include:

5/14 – The Power of Now—Consciousness: The Way Out of Pain
5/28—The Power of Now—Moving Deeply into the Now
6/11—The Power of Now—Mind Strategies for Avoiding the Now
6/25—The Power of Now—The State of Presence
9/10—The Power of Now—The Inner Body
9/24—The Power of Now—Portals into the Unmanifested
10/8—The Power of Now—Enlightened Relationships
10/22—The Power of Now—Beyond Happiness & Unhappiness, there is Peace
11/12—The Power of Now—The Meaning of Surrender

Note: There will be no meetings for Wisdom Circles in the months of July and August, 2025

Special Event: "Stone Soup" Open Mic Night at The Market
2025-11-09 16:00 - 18:00 | The Meetinghouse, 602 Ridgebury Rd., Ridgefield, CT, 06877, United States
A collaborative open mic!
The story of stone soup is about the beauty of collaboration… everyone’s individual ingredients could taste much better when combined and cooked together in one big soup. Open mics are amazing for every artist getting their sole moment of glory, but they could become a special space of spontaneous, shared art if we mesh our art into others.
Basically, instead of everyone quietly sitting and snapping and waiting their turns, you get up and integrate your own words, sounds, movements, art, etc if you feel compelled and inspired to by the person currently performing. It is a chance within an open environment to improvise and jam with many people, to freely create with strangers.
This special Stone Soup Open Mic The Market is Sunday, November 9, from 4:00-6:00 pm, so mark your calendars and plan to join us!
