In this Sacred Writing Circle with Gianluca Avanzato, we will tap into the deep wells of our compassion and water the gardens of the heart. We will name our grief without trying to confine it, honor our pain without glorifying it, and hold the vastness of our emotional world without getting lost in it.

Through guided meditations, creative exercises, and meaningful conversations, we will co-create a sacred space for spiritual and personal growth. You’ll emerge from this supportive experience with several pieces of original writing to share, refine, or treasure.

Gianluca Avanzato leads spiritual wellness programs and offers 1:1 creative journeying sessions, a unique blend of spiritual accompaniment and life coaching. He holds a Master of Divinity from Harvard Divinity School and a Diploma in Interreligious Studies from the Angelicum in Rome. Following the teachings of Ron Young, Gianluca integrates his training with Spiritual Constellations and Spiritual Healing into his teaching and facilitation.

Everyone is welcome: no religious/spiritual affiliation nor creative writing experience necessary. A warm welcome to LGBTQIA+ folks as well as those who have felt left out or cast out by traditional religious institutions. This is a pluralistic and welcoming space bound by mutual respect, care, and gentleness.

Please note: This Sacred Writing Circle is a gathering for creativity, connection, and conversation. This is not a therapy group and will not be facilitated as a clinical or therapeutic service. This is not for people in acute crisis.

Join us for an intimate afternoon of music with The Gatehouse’s own Chris Riffle with Evan Jagels and Wyatt Ambrose.

Chris' heartfelt folk bridges the beauty of Washington’s coastal roots with the creative energy of New York’s Lower East Side. Praised as “a writer and performer of uncommon depth and intimacy” (Direct Current) and featured on Sirius XM, Chris has shared stages with Patti Smith, Blood Orange, and Joan As Police Woman, and toured nationally and abroad.

Come experience his soulful sound, described by The New Yorker as “one of the more sophisticated singer-songwriters on the Lower East Side,” right here at The Gatehouse.

All are welcome to this fiber enthusiast, knitting and crocheting group, new knitters included! Bring your fiber projects and get some inspiration from your fellow creatives!

End your week on a gentle note with a calming 90-minute meditation gathering at The Gatehouse. Whether you’re arriving frazzled, tired, or simply in need of a reset, this session is designed to help you unwind, reconnect with yourself and others, and step into the weekend feeling centered and refreshed.

No prior experience is necessary—each meditative and grounding practice will be simple, accessible, and fully guided.

Chairs will be provided, but feel free to bring your own meditation cushion or any items that help you feel comfortable.

Come as you are—all are welcome.

Bring Your Own Weights (BYOW) Strength Training

A simple, approachable strength session for anyone who wants to get stronger, move their body, and have the support of community and guidance along the way.

We’ll use dumbbells, occasionally resistance bands, and bodyweight to work the whole body through functional movements like squats, lunges, rows, presses, core work, and more. Each week will be a little different, but the goal is always the same: build strength, improve mobility, and feel good in your body. These will be low-impact workouts, no jumping or running.

Modifications will be offered, and you can work at your own pace.

Bring your own weights, a mat, water, and yourself.

Come as you are. Get a good workout in. Leave a little stronger.

$20 per class, or $60 for introductory 4 week series. Text Alyx to book 607-437-3134

If you have any questions about weights you might need, please reach out to Alyx directly.

Experience a transformative moving-meditation with Alyx Braunius. Beginning with meditation and mindful breathing; transitioning into a vinyasa-style practice, which emphasizes a seamless breath-to-movement flow, and concluding with intentional, deeper asanas (postures). Join us to alleviate stress, fostering balance and restoration for the body, mind, and soul through these rejuvenating relaxation practices. Suitable for beginners.

Bring your own mat

$15 suggested donation

Alyx is native of Otsego County, driven by a love for wellness and travel. She spent 5 weeks on a spiritual journey with her husband and immersed herself in the age-old traditions and rituals of yoga on Koh Phangan island in the Gulf of Thailand. Focusing on Hatha and Vinyasa Yoga.

Yoga inspires her to live mindfully, fostering strength, flexibility, fearlessness, and openness on and off the mat. Her classes offer a non-judgmental space for collective growth with love and compassion.

Trainings and Certifications:
Yoga Teacher, One Yoga, Koh Phangan, Thailand 2020
Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, Institute for Integrative Nutrition, New York 2022

Simple recipes. Beautiful gatherings. A little more time together, a lot less fuss.

The holidays are meant for gathering, sharing good food, and enjoying the people around your table—not spending all day in the kitchen.

Join us at The Gatehouse for a deliciously practical, hands-on workshop exploring the art of effortless holiday entertaining. We'll share simple recipes, creative serving ideas, and clever ways to use thoughtfully chosen ingredients to make holiday cooking easier, more interesting, and a little more special.

From seasonal spreads to flavorful sides, easy appetizers, and crowd-pleasing dishes, discover how a few good ingredients and a little creativity can go a long way.

Enjoy a tasting of delicious seasonal bites and a complimentary holiday spritzer (with nonalcoholic options available) while we explore pantry favorites, seasonal ingredients, and simple techniques that make entertaining feel less like work and more like the pleasure it should be.

What you'll take away:

• Easy recipes and ideas to recreate at home throughout the holiday season.

• Creative ways to elevate appetizers, seasonal sides, and familiar holiday favorites.

• Simple techniques for turning everyday ingredients into something special.

• Inspiration for putting together a beautiful, generous spread without overcomplicating the menu.

• New pantry discoveries and favorite ingredients to make holiday cooking easier and more delicious.

A little holiday treat, just for attending:

Enjoy delicious food prepared for the workshop, a complimentary holiday spritzer, and 10% off all pantry products in-store during the workshop—perfect for stocking your own kitchen or finding something special to share.

We'll also spotlight a few of our favorite pantry-to-table combinations, including Bella Cucina's Artichoke Lemon Pesto paired with a beautiful ceramic baker. It's a thoughtful, ready-to-give hostess gift for someone who loves bringing people together around good food.

Come hungry, leave inspired, and discover how easy—and enjoyable—holiday entertaining can be.

Space is limited.

Join us at The Gatehouse for an afternoon of good food, creative inspiration, and holiday cheer.

We’re welcoming The Ukuladies to The Gatehouse for an afternoon of music, movement, and plenty of surprises!

6 ukuleles, 3-part harmonies, 1 tap dancer, and so much more… Join us for a performance full of fun, energy, and toe-tapping music.

All are welcome to this fiber enthusiast, knitting and crocheting group, new knitters included! Bring your fiber projects and get some inspiration from your fellow creatives!

Bring Your Own Weights (BYOW) Strength Training

A simple, approachable strength session for anyone who wants to get stronger, move their body, and have the support of community and guidance along the way.

We’ll use dumbbells, occasionally resistance bands, and bodyweight to work the whole body through functional movements like squats, lunges, rows, presses, core work, and more. Each week will be a little different, but the goal is always the same: build strength, improve mobility, and feel good in your body. These will be low-impact workouts, no jumping or running.

Modifications will be offered, and you can work at your own pace.

Bring your own weights, a mat, water, and yourself.

Come as you are. Get a good workout in. Leave a little stronger.

$20 per class, or $60 for introductory 4 week series. Text Alyx to book 607-437-3134

If you have any questions about weights you might need, please reach out to Alyx directly.

Women of all faiths and spiritual paths are invited to gather in prayer. Prayer isn't about making yourself holy - it's about trying to sanctify the world you walk through. Let's create a circle of light of your own presence, a prayer place. We will build a central altar together so please bring a sacred object that helps center you in your prayer place. Sister come pray.

This gathering is led by Jay Cardinale, an artist, counselor, and body-mind arts practitioner trained in Hellerwork Structural Integration and person-centered expressive arts. Since 1988, Jay has led ritual circles exploring seasonal cycles and our inner lives through art, writing, and reflection. Her practice creates space for personal and spiritual growth, connection, insight, and self-discovery.

Suggested donation $10, no one turned away for lack of funds.

Experience a transformative moving-meditation with Alyx Braunius. Beginning with meditation and mindful breathing; transitioning into a vinyasa-style practice, which emphasizes a seamless breath-to-movement flow, and concluding with intentional, deeper asanas (postures). Join us to alleviate stress, fostering balance and restoration for the body, mind, and soul through these rejuvenating relaxation practices. Suitable for beginners.

Bring your own mat

$15 suggested donation

Alyx is native of Otsego County, driven by a love for wellness and travel. She spent 5 weeks on a spiritual journey with her husband and immersed herself in the age-old traditions and rituals of yoga on Koh Phangan island in the Gulf of Thailand. Focusing on Hatha and Vinyasa Yoga.

Yoga inspires her to live mindfully, fostering strength, flexibility, fearlessness, and openness on and off the mat. Her classes offer a non-judgmental space for collective growth with love and compassion.

Trainings and Certifications:
Yoga Teacher, One Yoga, Koh Phangan, Thailand 2020
Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, Institute for Integrative Nutrition, New York 2022

The Gatehouse and The Morris Village Library present: Lattes & Literature. If you love to read and love to talk about what you’re reading, join our book discussion group! Come tell us about what you are reading and get some reading recommendations from your bookish neighbors! Bring your book and stay to read after the discussion.

Join us for an evening of live music, poetry, comedy, and more hosted by Khalil Jade! Performers can sign up when they arrive (first-come, first-served).

Grab a coffee, enjoy the show, or take the stage yourself—see you there!

Join us for an afternoon with Carl and Jack, a two-man band of brothers blending soul, pop, and alternative music into something uniquely their own.

Raised on the same records and learning music side by side, the duo brings a deeply connected sound shaped by years of playing together. Influenced by artists like Paul McCartney, David Bowie, and Vulfpeck, their live set combines melody-driven songwriting, groove-heavy bass lines, drum machines, synths, and layered vocal harmonies for an intimate but expansive performance.

Spend your Sunday afternoon enjoying live music, good company, and the relaxed atmosphere of the Gatehouse.

All are welcome to this fiber enthusiast, knitting and crocheting group, new knitters included! Bring your fiber projects and get some inspiration from your fellow creatives!

Bring Your Own Weights (BYOW) Strength Training

A simple, approachable strength session for anyone who wants to get stronger, move their body, and have the support of community and guidance along the way.

We’ll use dumbbells, occasionally resistance bands, and bodyweight to work the whole body through functional movements like squats, lunges, rows, presses, core work, and more. Each week will be a little different, but the goal is always the same: build strength, improve mobility, and feel good in your body. These will be low-impact workouts, no jumping or running.

Modifications will be offered, and you can work at your own pace.

Bring your own weights, a mat, water, and yourself.

Come as you are. Get a good workout in. Leave a little stronger.

$20 per class, or $60 for introductory 4 week series. Text Alyx to book 607-437-3134

If you have any questions about weights you might need, please reach out to Alyx directly.

Experience a transformative moving-meditation with Alyx Braunius. Beginning with meditation and mindful breathing; transitioning into a vinyasa-style practice, which emphasizes a seamless breath-to-movement flow, and concluding with intentional, deeper asanas (postures). Join us to alleviate stress, fostering balance and restoration for the body, mind, and soul through these rejuvenating relaxation practices. Suitable for beginners.

Bring your own mat

$15 suggested donation

Alyx is native of Otsego County, driven by a love for wellness and travel. She spent 5 weeks on a spiritual journey with her husband and immersed herself in the age-old traditions and rituals of yoga on Koh Phangan island in the Gulf of Thailand. Focusing on Hatha and Vinyasa Yoga.

Yoga inspires her to live mindfully, fostering strength, flexibility, fearlessness, and openness on and off the mat. Her classes offer a non-judgmental space for collective growth with love and compassion.

Trainings and Certifications:
Yoga Teacher, One Yoga, Koh Phangan, Thailand 2020
Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, Institute for Integrative Nutrition, New York 2022

Bring your imagination for a relaxed afternoon of wreath making and a little holiday magic with Tracie Martinetti.

We’ll have fresh greens, hydrangeas, berries, pinecones, dried orange slices, ribbons and little treasures for you to choose from. Wild and woodlandy or soft and romantic—create something wonderfully your own.

Frames, wire, decorations and a helping hand are all provided. Just bring yourself and your imagination!

Join us for a solo performance by John Houshmand, an innovative guitarist and composer known for his deeply expressive playing and bold improvisational style. A co-founder of the pioneering ensemble Laurasia, John brings decades of musical exploration to the stage.
Expect both introspective passages and bursts of creativity that show his guitar mastery in full bloom.

John is also a sculptor and designer who lives in the Catskills, where he leads a studio crafting large-scale, sculptural furniture from reclaimed American hardwoods.

All are welcome to this fiber enthusiast, knitting and crocheting group, new knitters included! Bring your fiber projects and get some inspiration from your fellow creatives!

Bring Your Own Weights (BYOW) Strength Training

A simple, approachable strength session for anyone who wants to get stronger, move their body, and have the support of community and guidance along the way.

We’ll use dumbbells, occasionally resistance bands, and bodyweight to work the whole body through functional movements like squats, lunges, rows, presses, core work, and more. Each week will be a little different, but the goal is always the same: build strength, improve mobility, and feel good in your body. These will be low-impact workouts, no jumping or running.

Modifications will be offered, and you can work at your own pace.

Bring your own weights, a mat, water, and yourself.

Come as you are. Get a good workout in. Leave a little stronger.

$20 per class, or $60 for introductory 4 week series. Text Alyx to book 607-437-3134

If you have any questions about weights you might need, please reach out to Alyx directly.

Experience a transformative moving-meditation with Alyx Braunius. Beginning with meditation and mindful breathing; transitioning into a vinyasa-style practice, which emphasizes a seamless breath-to-movement flow, and concluding with intentional, deeper asanas (postures). Join us to alleviate stress, fostering balance and restoration for the body, mind, and soul through these rejuvenating relaxation practices. Suitable for beginners.

Bring your own mat

$15 suggested donation

Alyx is native of Otsego County, driven by a love for wellness and travel. She spent 5 weeks on a spiritual journey with her husband and immersed herself in the age-old traditions and rituals of yoga on Koh Phangan island in the Gulf of Thailand. Focusing on Hatha and Vinyasa Yoga.

Yoga inspires her to live mindfully, fostering strength, flexibility, fearlessness, and openness on and off the mat. Her classes offer a non-judgmental space for collective growth with love and compassion.

Trainings and Certifications:
Yoga Teacher, One Yoga, Koh Phangan, Thailand 2020
Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, Institute for Integrative Nutrition, New York 2022

Come celebrate the release of Wyatt Ambrose’s newest recording, Live: Otsego County (vol. 1), at The Gatehouse! 

While traveling outside of his home in Oneonta NY, guitarist and composer Wyatt Ambrose is often asked the question – “Is there really anything going on out there?” Wyatt’s latest project, Live: Otsego County, aims to answer that question with a resounding “yes” in the form of a live recording featuring performances captured at venues throughout Otsego County with local collaborators. The goal is to continue this project over several years, capturing the evolution of both the local music landscape, and his creative projects. 

To commemorate the release of Vol. 1, Wyatt will be hosting an album release/listening party at The Gatehouse where audience members can hear the recording for the first time, hear back stories on the music and recording process, and participate in a Q&A with Wyatt.

Bio: 

Wyatt Ambrose is a guitarist and composer devoted to the exploration of improvised music, approaching his work with an open heart to all forms of great music. He is a NYSCA grant awardee, artist-in-residence at Hartwick College, and has performed with venerated artists such as Sara Caswell, Ray Vega, and Tarik Shah. He frequently performs original music with his trio, quartet, the co-led indie-jazz group Killdeer Trio, as well as the Jimi Hendrix Jazz Trio with Blake Fleming and Evan Jagels. 

This project is funded by Earlville Opera House's Arts in the Community Grants Program, made possible by the NYS Legislature with support of the Office of the Governor, and administered by the New York State Council on the Arts.

Join us at The Gatehouse to decorate Gingerbread Houses! Dottie Brodrick started this tradition 18 years ago for friends and family. The Gatehouse is located where her shop, The Busy Bee Flower Shop, used to be. Erin and Tim (her daughter and son-in-law) are excited to bring this tradition back to Morris and to the location that brought Dottie such joy!All supplies are provided, but feel free to bring any specific candy or decorations you'd like.

A $20 donation is required to secure your house, and all proceeds will benefit the Backpack Program at MCS. Spots are limited, so be sure to reserve your ticket soon!

Liam Herbert, a Gilbertsville local, brings an evening of heartfelt music to the shop. Alongside his work in film, television, and theatre, Liam has built a musical journey all his own—rooted in introspective, folky songwriting that echoes the early Greenwich Village days of Bob Dylan and his peers.

Come experience songs that feel both timeless and personal, right here in our cozy space.

Get into the holiday spirit with a festive Cookie Decorating Workshop at The Gatehouse! Join Stephanie Bitton of Henton Hill Farm for an afternoon filled with creativity, cozy cheer, and sweet treats.

In this hands-on class, you’ll learn how to outline, flood, and decorate beautiful royal icing cookies inspired by the season—think snowflakes, trees, and festive designs. All materials are provided, and you’ll take home your own set of decorated cookies to gift or enjoy.

Perfect for families, friends, or anyone ready to add a little holiday magic to their weekend!

Join us for an afternoon of soul-soothing music with Khalil Jade, a local singer-songwriter whose sound blends folk, Americana, blues, and pop into something truly special. With a warm voice, reflective lyrics, and an inviting stage presence, Khalil’s performances are all about connection, healing, and joy.

Expect heartfelt originals, fresh takes on familiar songs, and a musical experience that leaves you feeling a little more grounded and a lot more uplifted.

Women of all faiths and spiritual paths are invited to gather in prayer. Prayer isn't about making yourself holy - it's about trying to sanctify the world you walk through. Let's create a circle of light of your own presence, a prayer place. We will build a central altar together so please bring a sacred object that helps center you in your prayer place. Sister come pray.

This gathering is led by Jay Cardinale, an artist, counselor, and body-mind arts practitioner trained in Hellerwork Structural Integration and person-centered expressive arts. Since 1988, Jay has led ritual circles exploring seasonal cycles and our inner lives through art, writing, and reflection. Her practice creates space for personal and spiritual growth, connection, insight, and self-discovery.

Suggested donation $10, no one turned away for lack of funds.

Bring a flannel shirt or two and a little imagination for an afternoon of stitching, creating and lots of laughs with Tracie Martinetti!

We’ll turn your flannel shirts into something wonderfully your own, using vintage fabrics and pictures to sew onto the back. Make something for yourself or a thoughtful handmade gift for someone special for the holidays.

You bring the shirts, We’ll provide the rest—and be on hand to help.

Maybe bring a thimble!

Join us for an unforgettable afternoon of Blues, Jazz, Rock, and R&B with Yolanda Bush, Evan Jagels, and Wyatt Ambrose!

With over four decades of experience, Yolanda Bush is a powerhouse vocalist, deep-pocket drummer, and prolific songwriter. From the South Side of Chicago to stages across the U.S. and Europe, she’s shared her dynamic sound with audiences worldwide. Inspired by legends like Etta James, Aretha Franklin, Miles Davis, and Joni Mitchell, her music is a captivating blend of soul and skill.

Don’t miss this chance to experience the Yolanda Bush Trio live—see you there!

Join us for an afternoon with Brodie Coleman, a local musician who has loved playing music his entire life and believes music is what brings people together. With a beautiful voice and acoustic guitar in hand, Brodie draws inspiration from Stephen Sanchez, FINNEAS, and Shawn Mendes. Influenced by modern pop music, Brodie brings a fresh, heartfelt approach to both covers and his original songs.

Expect a relaxed Sunday set with familiar favorites, new music, and an easygoing vibe—you do not want to miss it!