Brownstone Pittsburgh Supper Club, February 25, 2026: Fr. John Naugle
2026-02-25 18:30 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | DeBlaze at 131, 131 E main St., Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
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Wednesday, February 25 6:30 – 9 pm
$50 includes appetizers, dinner and 1 adult beverage
Brownstone Institute is very pleased to announce the inaugural meeting of the Pittsburgh Supper Club. Fr. John Naugle will be the guest speaker and will talk about: “The Cult of COVID: How Hysteria Scrambled Politics”.
How did Republicans become in favor of the radical expansion of government?
How did Democrats become in favor of preventing laborers from going to work?
How did Libertarians become haters of liberty?
Join us as Father Naugle discusses the COVID hysteria as a religious phenomenon that cut across political ideologies, and how the ability to resist this hysteria has formed new coalitions which defy prior political categories.
Father Naugle was early in his opposition to lockdowns, with his first published piece appearing on Rorate Caeli in April 2020.
He has been an author and occasional panelist for the Brownstone Institute since September 2022. His focus has been both the spiritual harms of our COVID response, as well as the material harms which have befallen the working class.
DeBlaze is an acclaimed bar and grill just 5 miles from Pittsburgh, located in the heart of Carnegie, PA, serving tantalizing Italian pasta made with homemade pasta and sauces, succulent steaks, and dishes crafted with locally sourced ingredients. Curated selection of craft beer and top-shelf bourbons for an unforgettable dining experience close to Pittsburgh.
Drivers coming from Pittsburgh International Airport or further east use I-376 (Parkway West) and then connect to local roads toward Carnegie.
Exit 57 on I-79 is generally the closest direct freeway exit.
Free parking lot next to restaurant or street parking; stairs only to upstairs meeting room, no elevator access.

Brownstone Florida Supper Club, February 28, 2026: Rob Younkins and Nicole C. Scott
2026-02-28 16:00 - 20:00 | Galts Landing Farm, 2900 Tally Ho Trail, St. Cloud, FL, 34771, United States
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Saturday, February 28, 2026 4-8 pm $45
Brownstone Institute is happy to announce the inaugural St. Cloud, FL Supper Club. Jim and Andrea Gale, of Galts Landing Farm, are hosting the event to kick things off, with members of the board of Directors at Origins Reclaimed serving as additional speakers for the event. Speakers: Rob Younkins, and Nicole C. Scott.
An opening reception will start at about 4 pm, after which snacks will be served, followed by a walking farm tour at the Galt’s Landing Freedom Farm with Jim Gale (In case of inclement weather, consider bringing umbrellas so that the tour can continue). Dinner and talks start after sunset at 6 pm, followed by plenty of time for Q&A.
Galt’s Landing: The Flagship Example
Rather than being the “headquarters” or a private estate, Galt’s Landing serves as the Flagship Living Trust.

Jim Gale’s Role: Jim acts as a steward of this specific trust, demonstrating the lifestyle and the systems (such as the food forests) that the Origins Reclaimed network aims to replicate globally.
Galt’s Landing is an off-grid “freedom farm” and permaculture demonstration site located in St. Cloud, Florida. The property serves as a living laboratory for self-sufficiency and regenerative agriculture. Its primary focus is on replacing traditional lawns with “food forests”—diverse, edible ecosystems that require minimal maintenance and no pesticides. Limited lodging available on site, contact for more details and to make a reservation.

Note: Some lodging on-site is available through Airbnb in shipping container properties. Here is the link to inquire: https://www.airbnb.com/users/show/502678681
Origins Reclaimed is the overarching mission to establish a decentralized network of Conservation/Community Land Trusts (CLTs) across the country. Its purpose is toward a model of stewardship that secures land for the public good, regenerative agriculture, and generational food security.

The Blueprint: The organization provides the legal, financial, and social frameworks (the “instruction manual”) for others to establish their own land trusts and autonomous communities.
Expansion: While the movement is starting in Florida, the goal is a robust, interconnected web of these communities nationwide, all operating under similar principles of sovereignty and ecological restoration.

Brownstone Midwest Supper Club, March 9, 2026: Dr. Allon Friedman
2026-03-09 18:30 - 21:30 | Lennie’s, 514 E. Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington, IN, 47408, United States
SHARE | PRINT | EMAILPlease join us for an evening of warm community, lively conversation and great food and drink! This month we are pleased to welcome Dr. Allon Friedman, Professor of Medicine at Indiana University School of Medicine. He’ll give a talk titled “The Broken State of Medicine and What we Must do to Fix it”.
About the talk:
Dr. Friedman will share his views on the unintended consequences of DEI ideology on medical education and practice, the erosion of merit-based standards in physician training, and the loss of physician autonomy to massive corporate healthcare systems. He’ll address the silence among his colleagues regarding COVID lockdowns and mandates and describe the personal cost of speaking up in an environment that discourages it. He’ll suggest ways to reform what is happening now so that we can reclaim a medical system that works.
About Dr. Allon Friedman:
Allon N. Friedman, MD, is board certified in nephrology, internal medicine and nutrition. He is a general nephrologist with an interest and expertise in nutrition including the management of obesity in people with kidney disease.
Dr. Friedman earned his medical degree from McGill University Faculty of Medicine. He also completed an internship, residency and two fellowships at Tufts University Faculty of Medicine-New England Medical Center.
Venue & Details
Lennie’s is a beloved Bloomington institution known for its warm atmosphere, exceptional cuisine, and craft beer selection. For over 30 years, Lennie’s has been bringing people together over delicious food and drink in a setting perfect for meaningful conversation.
Location & Parking
Lennie’s is located at 514 E. Kirkwood Ave in the heart of downtown Bloomington, Indiana. Free parking is available after 5PM in the Indiana University Von Lee Parking Lot at the corner of Sixth and Dunn, and in the Indiana University Parking Lot #402 at 4th and Dunn. There is also metered parking (metered until 9PM) available on streets surrounding Kirkwood Avenue. Several parking garages are within walking distance.
Ticket Information
$50 per person includes a tasty buffet dinner and drinks. Space is limited so secure your spot now!
Accommodations
Excellent hotels within walking distance of Lennie’s:

Grant Street Inn – A historic charming local inn
Graduate Bloomington – A boutique hotel celebrating Indiana University’s heritage

For more information contact Joni McGary at jonimcgary@me.com. Please include “supper club” in the subject line.

Brownstone Pittsboro, NC Supper Club, March 18: Dr. Sheila Furey
2026-03-18 18:00 - 21:00 | Forest Hall at Chatham Mills, 480 Hillsboro Street, Suite 530, Pittsboro, NC, 27312, United States
SHARE | PRINT | EMAILWe are so excited to be hosting the inaugural Pittsboro, NC, Supper Club featuring Dr. Sheila Furey!
Dr. Furey will offer timely insights into medical freedom and the Constitution, reflect on the medical/pharmaceutical history of the gender dysphoria phenomenon and share her experiences from the past 5 years of the medical establishment betraying the Hippocratic Oath.
About Dr. Sheila Furey
Sheila Furey, MD is an adult, child and adolescent psychiatrist in private practice in Richmond, Virginia. In almost 30 years of practice, she has worked in outpatient and inpatient settings, residential treatment centers for children and the juvenile justice system. Dr. Furey has also completed forensic evaluations and testified as an expert witness. In 2020, in the midst of Covid, she began to question the “science” and watched in real time as physician communication platforms were shut down. Inspired by the FLCCC (now the Independent Medical Alliance), she organized support for Dr. Paul Marik in his lawsuit against Sentara Health in Norfolk, Virginia (2021). She has gone on to organize and lead the Virginia Medical Freedom Alliance, a state wide organization seeking to restore and protect the unalienable individual right to medical freedom within the Commonwealth of Virginia. She has authored a chapter in Urban Legends on the evaluation and treatment of those with gender dysphoria.
Venue & Details
Forest Hall at Chatham Mills, 480 Hillsboro Street, Suite 530, Pittsboro, NC
Forest Hall is located in a historic label mill built in the early 1900s, the venue has wooden floors, exposed brick walls and large windows. The 3500 square foot hall is located on 32 acres of woods and meadows in historic downtown Pittsboro, NC, just 20 minutes away from Chapel Hill and 40 minutes from Raleigh or Durham. Catering is provided by 39 West Catering.
Ticket Information
$50 per person includes a lovely buffet style dinner and a single beer or glass of wine.

2026 Polyface Retreat : August 28-29, 2026
2026-08-28 08:00 - 2026-08-29 17:00 | Polyface Farm, 43 Pure Meadows Lane, Swoope, VA, United States
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Friday and Saturday, August 28-29, 2026
Brownstone Institute at Polyface Farm in Swoope, VA
Brownstone Institute’s second retreat at Polyface Farms offers loyal Brownstone readers a chance to join us in an exciting opportunity to learn from the best minds on the subjects of health freedom, educational freedom, freedom from censorship, and more. This will all be held at the home of one of the world’s greatest leaders in regenerative farming.
You can join with these powerful thinkers to share knowledge and expertise, discover hidden histories, learn about the many industrial complexes that have gained so much power, and find ways around and through this crisis.
The event begins on Friday morning with an early morning registration and a delicious breakfast and ends Saturday afternoon.
Ticket pricing, individual: $265
($240 with early bird coupon discount of $25 until April 30, 2026).
Use coupon code 2026POLYBIRD during checkout for early bird pricing.
Optional Add-on:
Thursday Meet and Greet at Hotel 24 South. We encourage you to enjoy the local cuisine in Staunton’s quaint downtown area for dinner and then join us for a reception at Hotel 24 South.
This will be at 7-9 pm, Thursday, August 27, 2026.
Cost: $60 per person. (This will include snacks and bar).
Limited to 100.
Dress: Business casual.

6th Annual Conference and Gala
2026-11-06 08:00 - 2026-11-07 17:00 | Chattanooga, TN, Chattanooga, TN, United States
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Friday and Saturday, November 6 – 7, 2026
Chattanooga, TN
