Dinner and Dessert in the Dark Recap

“The only thing worse than being blind is having sight but no vision.”

— Helen Keller

As I wrap up my series on the art of being present, please enjoy photos from my inaugural experience - Dinner and Dessert in the Dark. It was a special evening and a truly great way to practice being in the here and now. If you couldn't make the event, no worries! Check out my tips for creating the experience at home.

a rustic tablescape

by Aaron Clay

oh so pretty twinkle lights

by Aaron Clay

the quaint details

by Aaron Clay

artsy

by Aaron Clay

saxophone sounds

by Joanne McNary

welcome!

by Aaron Clay

a little pre-dinner mingling

by Aaron Clay

a pre-dinner cocktail

by Aaron Clay

the group of adventurers

by April Eileen

nervous anticipation

by Aaron Clay

here we go...

by Aaron Clay

the first of six courses: avocado toasts with apricot jam

by Aaron Clay

i can't believe i'm doing this!

by Aaron Clay

it's going to be okay...i know the host.

by Aaron Clay

sweet and savory smells

by Aaron Clay

fill 'em up!

by Aaron Clay

more tastings

by Aaron Clay

smells like sweet potato

by Aaron Clay

she made me come but so far, this isn't bad

by Aaron Clay

i can't see but i know i need more wine

by Aaron Clay

now if i could just remember where my mouth is

by Aaron Clay

at least there are drinks

by Aaron Clay

one of two tiny tea tastings

by Aaron Clay

more twinkles

by Aaron Clay

the hosts confer

by Aaron Clay

sweet treats

by Aaron Clay

sweet treats

by Aaron Clay

sweet treats

by Aaron Clay

line 'em up

by Aaron Clay

are those rose petals?

by Aaron Clay

organic, strawberry-infused sugar

by Aaron Clay

i've been practicing this all week!

by Aaron Clay

don't waste any bubbles

by Aaron Clay

the pour

by Aaron Clay

lovely bubbly

by Aaron Clay

moments before the big reveal

by Aaron Clay

blindfolds off!

by Aaron Clay

the chef describes the dishes

by Aaron Clay

the guests describe their experiences

by Aaron Clay

Love in all things,

April Eileen