Our Tidewater chapter is currently on pause as we search for a new city leader to carry the torch of connection, brunches, and community magic.
✨ Want to be the one to bring this chapter back to life? ✨
We’d love to hear from you! If you're passionate about building community, making friends, and love a good brunch (or two), apply to become the next Tidewater City Leader!
📅 Retreat Dates:
September 11-18, 2026
Riviera dei Cedri, Calabria
$500 Deposit, please see main info page for break down of total costs based off final room choices: https://www.galsthatbrunch.com/italia2026
Back from Italia and already plotting our next escape to southern Italy—Tiff’s home turf in Calabria. Think tiny hilltop villages, sea-salt sunsets, long-table dinners, and locals-only magic (aka the non-touristy Italy). Retreat #4 is intimate on purpose, very limited spots, alumni already eyeing their seats, and first dibs goes to the waitlist. If you’re craving slow mornings, handmade pasta, and friendships that linger longer than the limoncello… this is your sign. Join the interest list below to snag early access before we open it to the public. 🍋✨
2026 is officially sold out babessss join the waitlist for 2027 here: https://www.galsthatbrunch.com/brunches2024/september-italy-retreat-dates-sneak-peak-calabriasouthern-italy-gm4gw-rwr6s-24lr3
📅 Retreat Dates:
September 11-18, 2026
Riviera dei Cedri, Calabria
Back from Italia and already plotting our next escape to southern Italy—Tiff’s home turf in Calabria. Think tiny hilltop villages, sea-salt sunsets, long-table dinners, and locals-only magic (aka the non-touristy Italy). Retreat #4 is intimate on purpose, very limited spots, alumni already eyeing their seats, and first dibs goes to the waitlist. If you’re craving slow mornings, handmade pasta, and friendships that linger longer than the limoncello… this is your sign. Join the interest list below to snag early access before we open it to the public. 🍋✨
Next Round will kick off in October, Book will be announced in September, Feel Free to Join Waitlist if your interested.
Kicking off October 9th
Time: 11AM
Book:TBA
Where: Rotating
We just wrapped our very first round of Gals That Grow and trulyyy… we loved it so much. 🥹💛
There was something really special about gathering with women who are all in a season of wanting to grow, heal, reflect, and become more intentional, together. It felt grounding, honest, encouraging, and like the kind of space we definitely want more of.
So yes babe, Gals That Grow will be back this summer for our next personal development book club series. 📚✨
Book, format, and meeting times are still TBD because we want to hear from you first and build this next round in a way that feels the most supportive, doable, and life-giving.
Think:
✨ meaningful conversation
✨ gentle accountability
✨ a cozy space to grow with other women
✨ and the kind of structure that helps you actually finish the book you swore you were going to read
We’ll be sending out a little survey soon to help shape the next round, so stay tuned. And if the first series taught us anything, it’s that growing alongside other women just hits different.
More details coming soon, but for now… consider this your little placeholder that something sweet is coming this summer. 💛
08 August
@ 10:00 AM
Huckleberry's Restaurant Pretoria
Your own brunch budget (R150 - R300)
Bring your own brunch budget
Bring a light jacket or jersey
Bring a friend
8th August, Saturday,
@ 5pm
@ Oosterpark
45 EUR to be collected via tikkie
GalsthatBrunch organizes intimate social events that bring people together through great food, engaging conversations, fun activities, and meaningful new connections.
Join us on Saturday, August 8th, for a Tex-Mex picnic featuring food catered by Kitchen of Rissa at Oosterpark in Amsterdam, starting at 5:00 PM. Come enjoy delicious food, refreshing margaritas, fun games, and great company in a relaxed outdoor setting.
💶 Price
€45 per person
📍 Location
We will be meeting at Oosterpark. The exact location will be shared with all attendees who sign up for the event.
🌦️ Rain Plan
In the event of rain, we will aim to use the park's gazebo, which is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
🎟️ What's Included
- 2 margaritas / alcohol free drinks
- 4 tacos - vegetarian/vegan possible
- 1 quesadilla - vegan/vegetarian possible
- Nachos & guacamole to share
🧺 What to Bring
Please bring your own picnic blanket or picnic mat for seating in the park. Water and any additional drinks you would like.
🎉 What to Expect
- Delicious tex-mex food catered by Kitchen of Rissa
- Margaritas
- Fun games and activities
- A memorable summer evening with the GalsthatBrunch community
After signing up online, please leave your number and you will receive a Tikkie. Once your payment has been completed, your spot is officially confirmed.
Please note we do not process refunds or cancellations.
We look forward to spending a fun-filled summer evening with you at Oosterpark!whatsapp number
Friday, August 7th
at 8 pm
Koy speakeasy Brea
If you cannot make it, please remove your reservation. Looking forward to seeing everyone
Sunday August 30th,
@ 11:30 AM
Seal Beach
Please remove your reservation if you can’t make it.
Ready to brunch with you all
Saturday, 4 August
Time: 1030AM
Wildevy Bistro
R100 deposit (deposit to be paid by 20 July)
📅 Monday, August 24th
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Groundswell on 3rd Ave
🎀 Hosted by the amazing Em!
📚 August Read: Circe by Madeline Miller
GALS THAT READ: SOUTH COUNTY BOOK CLUB 🏺📖✨
Grab your golden goblet, channel your inner goddess, and prepare to disappear into a world of magic, mythology, power, and women who are deeply done being underestimated.
This month, South County Book Club is diving into Circe by Madeline Miller, a beautiful reimagining of one of Greek mythology’s most fascinating women.
This one is giving ancient gods behaving badly, complicated family dynamics, exile, transformation, feminine power, a little witchcraft, and one woman slowly realizing that perhaps being feared is not the same thing as being powerless.
Come ready to talk about the moments that made you gasp, rage, underline an entire paragraph, question every god on Mount Olympus, or wonder whether you, too, should move to a private island and become an enchantress.
WE’RE GETTING CRAFTYYYY 🎨✨
Em will also be leading a special bookish craft during our August gathering!
She’ll have enough supplies prepared for everyone who RSVPs, and there is a suggested donation of $7 per person to help cover the cost of the craft materials. You’ll be able to Venmo Emily through the book club.
As always, we want to make sure our meetups remain as accessible as possible. If contributing toward the craft isn’t doable for you right now, there is absolutely no worry or explanation needed. We are more than happy to make sure you’re covered and still able to participate with everyone. 💛
Your presence matters far more to us than your ability to contribute. The suggested donation simply helps us continue creating these cute, cozy, and creative experiences for the group whenever possible.
A LITTLE SEPTEMBER SNEAK PEEK 📚
Our September bring-a-book theme will be historical fiction, so start looking through your shelves for a favorite historical fiction read you’d love to bring, share, recommend, or pass along to another gal.
As always, finishing the monthly book is never required to attend.
Come if you devoured every page.
Come if you listened on audiobook.
Come if you made it halfway and already have thoughts.
Come if the book is still sitting beautifully untouched on your nightstand.
Come simply because you’re craving a cozy evening of creativity, conversation, and community with the gals.
Bring your thoughts, your hot takes, and your willingness to make something cute with us. We cannot wait for a magical little evening of books, crafts, mythology, and South County girlhood. 🏺💕📚