An Evening of Connection Beneath the Stars
At The Water Jars, we believe that connection — not only with nature, but also with one another — is the true essence of healing and restoration. That’s why, every two weeks, we host our signature event: Twilight Gathering — a gentle, soulful evening of stories, music, and poetry shared by the stillness of the pond.
As the sun begins to dip beyond the hills and the sky turns lavender-blue, our guests gather near the water’s edge. Floor cushions and woven mats are laid out under hanging lanterns and bamboo torches. There is no formal stage, no bright lights — just the sound of frogs in the distance, the rustle of wind through leaves, and the soft murmur of people arriving and settling in.
At our most recent gathering, fourteen guests from various parts of the world — Denmark, Japan, Australia, and across Indonesia — sat side by side in a quiet semicircle. A language teacher from Denmark surprised everyone with a short poem he had written in Bahasa Indonesia, which ended with spontaneous applause and some teary smiles. Another guest shared a personal story about her grandmother’s village in North Sumatra. A local musician gently played an acoustic guitar between sharings, and soon, a few guests joined in humming, then singing softly in unison.
We passed around herbal tea brewed with pandan and lemongrass, served in handmade ceramic cups. There was no agenda, no microphone, no pressure to perform. Some people chose only to listen — and that, too, was welcome. Here, being present is enough.
Twilight Gathering is more than just an event. It is a ritual of remembrance — of the human voice, of oral tradition, of the timeless magic that happens when stories are shared freely, without judgment. In a world filled with noise, this is our quiet rebellion: a return to sincerity, to slowness, to truth.
Because sometimes, the most profound connections don’t require anything more than open hearts, flickering candlelight, and a safe space to be heard.
