“Letters to My Forever Home” —The Ultimate Girls’ Night In Activity
It was the first spring afternoon that truly embodied the season. The air felt delicate. The wind whispered through the budding trees. Cherry blossoms peeked out from bare branches and daffodils sprinkled the lawns of the houses we passed.
“That’s the house I want,” my friend said as we pushed our strollers around the bend to reveal the river.
The house was set on the opposite bank, on a sloping lawn that she described as tiered.
“Have you seen it?” I asked.
“Oh, of course not. It’s gated and hidden, and hasn’t been the market in decades,” she paused. “But I have driven by it.”
“Well, write them a letter,” I said. And we walked on.
What Is “Letters to My Forever Home”?
It’s girls’ night, elevated.
Gather your girlfriends, your favorite bottle of wine, the “Letters to my Forever Home” instant-download kit, and settle in with laptops (Zillow and Google Maps) at the dining room table, or on the living room floor.
Start by writing down the addresses of your dream homes. Don’t worry about budget.
Shortlist the ones that you think might be a possibility in the next 2-5 years.
Pick your top 1-3 favorites, and start writing letters to the homeowners. What do you like about their home? Why do you envision it as your forever home (this is where you can get creative — think: I see my dog running circles around the backyard, chasing squirrels up the maple tree).
How to host your own “Letters to My Forever Home” Night
Keep it simple and intentional:
Invite a few friends over
Set the table (pens and laptop or phone chargers are a must!)
Pour wine or your favorite beverage
Light a candle or two
Put on your favorite playlist — or borrow the official Fieldhouse Kitchen playlist (it’s inspired by Nancy Meyers, and was played at my wedding dinner)
Bring out paper and pens
Write
You can share your letters aloud, or keep them private. You can seal them, revisit them, or tuck them away.
There’s no pressure for what happens next. The ritual itself is the point.
About the Kit
To make this experience even easier (and more beautiful), I’ve created a Fieldhouse Kitchen “Letters to My Forever Home” kit for you to instantly download and print at home.
The downloadable kit includes:
A thoughtfully designed letter template
Guided prompts to help you go deeper
A “dream address” page
Simple hosting instructions for your own Fieldhouse Kitchen evening
The kit is exclusively available on Etsy.
