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Brownstone Greater Boston Supper Club, January 6: Jeffrey Tucker
2026-01-06 17:30 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Rocco’s Restaurant and Bar, 193 Main Street, Wilmington, MA, 01887, United States
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Tuesday, January 6th
5:30pm – 9:00pm
Wilmington, MA
$50
Please join us for an evening of lively conversation, intriguing speakers, and fun! This month we are pleased to welcome Brownstone Institute Founder, Jeffrey Tucker.
About Jeffrey Tucker
Jeffrey Tucker is Founder, Author, and President at Brownstone Institute. He is also Senior Economics Columnist for Epoch Times, author of ten books, including Life After Lockdown, and many thousands of articles in the scholarly and popular press. He speaks widely on topics of economics, technology, social philosophy, and culture. His most recent book is The Spirits of America: On the Semiquincentennial.
About the Talk
Jeffrey will talk about the loss of trust in everything and the devastating consequences thereof.
Venue, Location & Parking
Rocco’s, 193 Main Street, Wilmington. Free parking. Overflow parking at Dunkin’ Donuts next door, or across the street @ Sherwin Williams.
Registration
$50 per person. Space is limited so be sure to secure your seat early!
For more information contact Brianne at BrianneKrupsaw@gmail.com Please include “January Supper Club” in the subject line.
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Brownstone Midwest Supper Club, January 12, 2026: James Bopp, Jr.
2026-01-12 18:30 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | 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 James Bopp, Jr., distinguished constitutional law attorney and Indiana University Trustee.
About the Talk
Mr. Bopp will talk about “The Importance of the First Amendment to America and Higher Education”.
About James Bopp, Jr.
James Bopp Jr. is Principal Attorney with The Bopp Law Firm, PC in Terre Haute, Indiana, one of the most prominent First Amendment practices in the nation. The National Law Journal named Bopp among The 100 Most Influential Lawyers in America in 2013, and the Journal of Law identified him as one of The Top Supreme Court Advocates of the Twenty-First Century in 2012.
Attorney Bopp has litigated over 190 campaign finance cases in more than 45 states. Of his 14 cases before the U.S. Supreme Court decided on the merits, he has won nine, including Citizens United v. FEC. He notably represented a group of Indiana University students in a federal lawsuit challenging the university’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate in 2021. The students argued the mandate violated their constitutional rights to bodily autonomy and their right to consent to medical treatment. In June 2025, he was appointed by Governor Braun to serve as an IU Trustee.
A 1970 IU graduate with degrees in history and political science, Bopp earned his J.D. from the University of Florida College of Law. He has taught at the Kelley School of Business and lectured at both the Maurer and McKinney Schools of Law.
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 Chicago Supper Club, January 20, 2026: Jeanne Ives
2026-01-20 17:30 - 20:30 (America/Chicago) | Base Community Cafe, 1200 W. 35th Street, Chicago, IL, 60609, United States
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$50
We’re thrilled to feature Jeanne Ives to our Chicago Supper Club!
Jeanne Ives will offer critical insights into IL SB 1560. This bill, signed into law by Governor JB Pritzker on July 31, 2025, makes Illinois the first state to mandate universal mental health screenings for public school students in grades 3 through 12, with the state providing “free” resources to districts for implementation. She argues that the law is not only costly but also potentially dangerous, as it could enable unwarranted government intrusion into children’s lives and undermine parental authority—echoing her long-standing emphasis on limited government and family autonomy. Her perspective highlights concerns about the bill’s implications for privacy, the risk of misdiagnosis or over-medication in a youth mental health crisis, and the broader trend of state intervention in education, informed by her firsthand knowledge of how such policies are crafted and debated in Springfield.
About Jeanne Ives
Jeanne Ives is known for her outspoken advocacy on issues related to fiscal responsibility, education, and family rights. Ives graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point and served as an officer in the U.S. Army, including a deployment during the Gulf War. After her military service, she transitioned into the private sector before entering politics. She was elected as a Republican to the Illinois House of Representatives in 2012, representing the 42nd District. During her three terms in office (2013-2019), Ives gained a reputation as a principled conservative who often challenged establishment figures within her own party, including then-Governor Bruce Rauner, whom she narrowly lost to in the 2018 Republican gubernatorial primary. Today, Ives serves as the CEO of Breakthrough Ideas, a conservative advocacy organization, and hosts a weekly radio show on AM560 in Chicago, where she discusses policy issues affecting Illinois families.
Venue & Details
Base Community Cafe, 1200 W. 35th Street, Chicago, IL
Base Community Café is nestled inside the Bridgeport Art Center – one of the city’s most vibrant cultural and event venues. Chef Owner Paul Zavala creates bespoke seasonal cuisine with a chef’s eye and an artist’s heart. All is served in a comfortable café with fantastic coffee!
Location and Parking

1200 W. 35th Street, Chicago, IL 60609
Enter on North Side off of Racine / 34th Place
Parking is available on the north side of the building.

Ticket Information
$50 per person includes a family style dinner, beer, and wine. Space is limited so secure your spot now!
For more information contact Jackie Sloan at Jackie@JackieSloanInc.com. Please include “Supper Club” in the subject line.
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Brownstone Supper Club, West Hartford, January 21: Renaud Beauchard
2026-01-21 17:30 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | Brownstone Supper Club at Butterfly Restaurant, 831 Farmington Ave, West Hartford, CT, 06119, United States
SHARE | PRINT | EMAILOn Wednesday, January 21, 2025, the beloved West Hartford Supper Club is pleased to welcome Renaud Beauchard, a French journalist with Tocsin, one of the largest independent media in France. He will discuss the parallels of what is happening in France and Europe more generally and trends in the US.
Butterfly is the venue (the real Chinese stuff) with friends of the Brownstone Institute. Come early for cocktails and meet Brownstone Institute friends, scholars, writers, and benefactors, and celebrate victories and discuss challenges ahead. The food is wonderful and the discussion brilliant. Casual and fun, even if some people come in fancier clothing.
Beauchard has been highly active with the Make America/Europe Great Again movement, particularly the way in which attempts to control the microbial kingdom have so heavily attacked human liberty. He is an expert on French political dynamics especially during and after Covid totalitarianism, and a critic of France’s impenetrable welfare/regulatory state.
Beauchard is also a leader in the new media in France, which is a much smaller sector there than here but driving the dissident movements. In his talk, he will map out a possible future for Europe.
See you soon!
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Brownstone Austin Supper Club January 28, 2026: Del Bigtree
2026-01-28 18:00 - 21:30 (America/Chicago) | Chapulin Cantina, 1610 South Congress Avenue, Austin, TX, 78704, United States
SHARE | PRINT | EMAILChapulin Cantina, 1610 South Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas
6:00pm – 9:30pm
Austin, Texas
$55 per person for appetizer, dinner, dessert, cocktail/wine (1)
Please join us for an evening of lively conversation with Del Bigtree, host of The Highwire and executive producer of the documentary “An Inconvenient Study”. Del is one of the most sought after public speakers in the natural health arena and is passionately driven to uncover truths hidden within the pharmaceutical industry.
About Del
Del Bigtree is the founder of the non-profit, Informed Consent Action Network, host of a rapidly growing internet talk show The HighWire, and one of the preeminent voices of the vaccine risk awareness movement around the world. His multi-pronged approach incorporates legal, legislative, and media actions to expose the fraud, lies, and conflicts of interest that have allowed the pharmaceutical industry to evade standardized safety testing for vaccines. Del has focused the spotlight on the real issue – the shocking lack of credible vaccine science.
About the Talk
Del will share insights from producing two documentaries, “Vaxxed” and “An Inconvenient Study”, including the accolades and critical responses to help provide context for the current changes and discussions within the CDC around childhood vaccine schedule. He will also answer questions and discuss his most recent film “An Inconvenient Study”.
Venue, Location & Parking
Chapulin, 1610 S Congress. 20-car parking lot behind the restaurant with free valet plus there is paid parking on the surrounding streets and in the public garage at the South Congress Hotel.
Registration
$55 per person. Space is limited so be sure to secure your seat early. For more information contact Cyndi at cyndicollen@gmail.com. Please include “Austin Supper Club” in the subject line.
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Brownstone Supper Club, Bandera, Texas, January 30, 2026
2026-01-30 18:30 - 22:00 (America/Chicago) | Sovereignty Ranch, 165 Wyatt Ranch Rd E, Bandera, TX, 78003, United States
SHARE | PRINT | EMAILSovereignty Ranch is an American jewel: an all-inclusive ranch with livestock, agriculture, an farm-to-table experience of old-world authenticity. It is in Bandera, Texas, with a legendary reputation in the area. Here is your chance to experience this treasure, with a special Brownstone Supper Club, featuring its owner, the visionary author Mollie Englehart.
The evening begins at 6:30pm in the restaurant, with Mollie hosting. She will present an overview of life on the ranch, discuss the remarkable twists and turns of her career, and lay out the vision being the ranch, including its dedication to regenerative farming and zero use of chemicals for plants and animals. She will also discuss the tremendous challenges of maintain small farms that operate with integrity in times of corporate/government dominance.
This ranch is a good friend of Brownstone Institute’s. This event is a chance to expand your personal network and get a close look at a genuine revolution in food that is taking place below the surface. What you will find here is the answer to what do about about horrible food quality, and also a path forward for freer lives.
The cost of the ticket includes the entire experience, which begins at 6:30pm and ends at 10:00pm. Address is 165 Wyatt Ranch Rd E, Bandera, TX 78003. If you come early at 5:00pm, Mollie and the team will provide you a tour. Join the real health revolution. Bring the whole extended family!

Brownstone Greater Boston Supper Club, February 3, Jefferey Jaxen
2026-02-03 17:30 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Rocco’s Restaurant and Bar, 193 Main Street, Wilmington, MA, 01887, United States
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Tuesday, February 3rd
5:30pm – 9:00pm
Wilmington, MA
$50
Please join us for an evening of lively conversation, intriguing speakers, and fun! This month we are pleased to welcome investigative journalist, writer and documentary filmmaker Jefferey Jaxen.
About Jefferey Jaxen
Jefferey Jaxen is a veteran investigative journalist, writer, and documentary filmmaker on the front lines of medical, health and breaking news. He is the lead editor of The Highwire News and part of the Informed Consent Action Network‘s team. Jefferey is featured in The Highwire’s weekly segment, The Jaxen Report, where he spotlights the untold, censored and underreported stories of our time. His investigative voice, original content and reporting are now a staple for millions of viewers.
About the Talk
The Public Health Reckoning America Needed – From Polio, COVID, Kennedy and the Path Forward
Take a deep dive into the censored stories and hidden dangers of modern medicine as Jefferey takes you through some of the most important discoveries of his career culminating into our current space of rapid change in America’s health landscape. The failed Covid response along with Kennedy’s ascension to lead HHS has proven to be an explosive moment of change we currently find ourselves in. Tune out the social media noise and cut through the corporate media spin to understand the importance and possibilities of our present moment.
Venue, Location & Parking
Rocco’s, 193 Main Street, Wilmington. Free parking. Overflow parking at Dunkin’ Donuts next door, or across the street @ Sherwin Williams.
Registration
$50 per person. Space is limited so be sure to secure your seat early!
For more information contact Brianne at BrianneKrupsaw@gmail.com Please include “February Supper Club” in the subject line.

Brownstone Manhattan Supper Club, February 10, 2026: Lucia Sinatra
2026-02-10 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Carmine’s, 2450 Broadway, New York, NY, 10024, United States
SHARE | PRINT | EMAILPostponed due to weather. Now Tuesday February 10, 2026
The new Brownstone Institute Manhattan Supper Club will meet for the first time on Tuesday, February 10, at Carmine’s at 2450 Broadway, between 90th and 91st Streets, from 6-8 p.m., in the Bellini Room. Admission is $80 per person, which includes dinner; drinks can be ordered for an extra charge.
Our speaker will be Lucia Sinatra, Co-founder of No College Mandates, an internationally recognized organization that has courageously led the nationwide charge to restore individual medical autonomy in higher education.
Program DescriptionJoin us for an inspiring and essential discussion with Lucia Sinatra, Co-founder of No College Mandates, an internationally recognized organization that has courageously led the nationwide charge to restore individual medical autonomy in higher education.
In the spring of 2021, over 1,200 colleges and universities across the U.S. imposed sweeping COVID-19 vaccine mandates. Through countless hours of dedicated, strategic advocacy and unyielding pressure from the grassroots movement, zero general college COVID-19 vaccine mandates remain in effect today.
This accomplishment stands as a powerful testament to the organization’s effectiveness in defending the rights of students nationwide. However, the fight for medical freedom is not over. The lingering requirements for students in health care programs and their affiliated clinical partner facilities still threaten program completion and future careers.
Lucia Sinatra will delve into the complexities of this final frontier, discussing how a small group of concerned citizens formed No College Mandates and mobilized a nationwide response to institutional overreach and review the organization’s milestones, including the specific strategies that successfully pressured hundreds of institutions to rescind their mandates. She will also explore the continued advocacy efforts focused on eliminating mandates for all healthcare professionals, particularly in programs like nursing at University of San Francisco where clinical partners are still requiring proof of updated COVID-19 vaccines.
No College Mandates is the very definition of a successful grassroots movement—one built on principle, persistence, and community. The discussion will conclude with a practical guide for how you can translate passion into policy, including essential steps for identifying a core issue, building a diverse network of dedicated supporters, and crafting a clear, compelling message.
As the legendary anthropologist Margaret Mead once stated, “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed, citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” Join us to learn how to be one of those committed citizens who helps usher in and defend a new era of medical choice in higher education.
BioLucia Sinatra is a retired corporate securities attorney. After becoming a mother, Lucia turned her attention to fighting inequities in public schools in California for students with learning disabilities. She co-founded No College Mandates to end college and university Covid-19 vaccine mandates and to offer free public resources which have helped tens of thousands of students and families make the most informed decisions about continuing education.

Brownstone Utah Supper Club, February 12, 2026: Dr. Kirk Moore
2026-02-12 18:00 - 20:30 (America/Denver) | Harvest Restaurant at Thanksgiving Point, 3003 N Thanksgiving Way, Lehi, UT, 84048, United States
SHARE | PRINT | EMAILThe new Brownstone Institute Utah Supper Club will meet for the first time on Thursday, February 12, at Harvest Restaurant at Thanksgiving Point from 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Admission is $59 per person. Our speaker will be Dr. Kirk Moore.
About the Talk:Dr. Kirk Moore will share insights into the battle for medical freedom, ethical integrity, and constitutional rights. In preserving patient informed consent and medical choice during the pandemic, Dr. Moore came under investigation by the Department of Justice, leading to a legal battle that was resolved in his favor in 2025. Dr. Moore will weave his personal experience into a broader conversation and Q&A with supper club participants, exploring the conflict that develops when personal autonomy bumps up against public health.
About Dr. Kirk Moore:Dr. Kirk Moore trained at the University of Miami School of Medicine, graduating with honors, and completed his plastic surgery residency at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center. He is a decorated former U.S. Navy Flight Surgeon, and is currently with Freedom Surgical & Aesthetics. Moore is a devoted father raising his two children alone after tragically losing his ex-wife in 2019. Outside of surgery, Dr. Moore is an avid traveler and enjoys skiing, soccer, and spending time outdoors.
Venue & Details:Harvest Restaurant at Thanksgiving Point provides charming ambience and award-winning dining, perfect for community gathering, conversation, and connection.
Address & Parking:3003 N Thanksgiving WayLehi, UT 84048Located at Water Tower PlazaFree, convenient parking
Ticket Information:$59 per person provides delicious appetizers, beverages, salad, choice of steak or salmon entrée, and dessert, including tax and gratuity
For more information contact:Lori Weintz at lweintz@comcast.net or Matt Warnock matt@rcherbals.com
Please include “supper club” in the subject line

Brownstone ﻿﻿Charlotte, NC Supper Club, February 17: Cammy Benton, MD
2026-02-17 18:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Napa on Providence, 110 Perrin Place, Charlotte, NC, 28207, United States
SHARE | PRINT | EMAILPlease join us for an evening of interesting conversation about personal resilience in the face of institutional retaliation with Dr. Cammy Benton, Founding Director of Physicians for Informed Consent and owner of Benton Integrative Medicine.
Tuesday February 17th @ 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Napa on Providence, 110 Perrin Place, Charlotte, NC 28207 6:00pm – 9:00pm Charlotte, North Carolina
$55 per person for dinner & beverage of choice incl. glass of wine or beer, tea or soda.
About the Speaker:
Cammy Benton, MD, is a Functional Medicine trained physician and owner of Benton Integrative Medicine, a holistic concierge practice in Huntersville, NC. As a Founding Director of Physicians for Informed Consent, she advocates for informed medical choices and lifelong learning. In addition to her allopathic medical training, she integrates nutrition, homeopathy, ayurveda, psychedelic, and mind-body-spirit approaches.
About the Talk:
Personal Resilience: Lessons from Facing Institutional Retaliation in Pursuit of Truth
We live in a world where speaking out against institutional overreach can come at great personal cost. Dr. Benton will deliver a reflective talk on the personal and professional costs of speaking out in truth, and how to cultivate courage for future challenges. Does standing firm in pursuit of truth require new strategies for resilience? After institutional betrayal, can the essence of critical thinking and medical freedom be restored? Join us to explore these lessons from a front line advocate for informed consent, Dr Cammy Benton.
Venue, Location & Parking:
Napa on Providence, 110 Perrin Place, Charlotte, NC 28207. The location offers private parking on both sides of the restaurant during dinner hours, plus nearby street parking.
Registration $55 per person. Space is limited so be sure to secure your seat early. For more information contact Amber Santiago by emailing supperclub@pm.me.
Please include “Charlotte Supper Club” in the subject line.

Brownstone Austin Supper Club February 25, 2026: Delia McCabe, PhD
2026-02-25 17:30 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Sawyer & Co, 4827 East Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX, 78702, United States
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5:30pm – 9:00pm
Austin, Texas
$55 per person for appetizer, dinner, dessert, cocktail/wine (1)
Please join us for an evening of interesting conversation about the impact of AI on our behaviors, creativity and cognitive functioning with Dr. Delia McCabe, author of Feed Your Brain and The State of the Modern Mind on Substack.
About Delia
Delia McCabe holds a master’s in clinical psychology, a PhD in Neuroscience, and has spent over two decades delving into the intricate relationship between brain development, function, cognition and nutrition. Her most recent work applies her knowledge to behavioural change and the intersection of technology and ourselves. Delia’s offerings draw from embodiment, the neuroscience of creativity and decision-making, and explore how we are impacted by the use of technology.
About the Talk
We live in a world immersed in technology. Artificial intelligence is increasingly being used in a variety of ways – such as to individualize algorithms, create content, ‘educate’ our youth and provide access to more information than we know what to do with. But, does interacting with ‘smart-tech’ impact our sensitive and sophisticated brain in ways we’ve not yet become aware of? Or is it simply another step on the road to human progress? Could the wonder of human creativity and reasoning be under threat? Join us to find out what the three main threats are and why we’re all vulnerable to technology’s marvels.
Venue, Location & Parking
Sawyer & Co., 4827 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78702 featuring food catered by DeNada Cantina. The location has a large parking lot plus free street parking on the north side of Red Bluff Road (behind the venue. This venue is temporary for February supper club and starting in March, DeNada Cantina South will be hosting our monthly supper clubs.
Registration
$55 per person. Space is limited so be sure to secure your seat early. For more information contact Cyndi at cyndicollen@gmail.com. Please include “Austin Supper Club” in the subject line.

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
SHARE | PRINT | EMAILDeBlaze at 131 | 131 E main St., Carnegie, PA 15106
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 (America/New_York) | Galts Landing Farm, 2900 Tally Ho Trail, St. Cloud, FL, 34771, United States
SHARE | PRINT | EMAILGalts Landing Farm, 2900 Tally Ho Trail, Saint Cloud, FL 34771 (https://www.galtslanding.farm/)
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 (America/New_York) | 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 (America/New_York) | 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 (America/New_York) | 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 (America/New_York) | Chattanooga, TN, Chattanooga, TN, United States
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Friday and Saturday, November 6 – 7, 2026
Chattanooga, TN
