The Loom
Weaving Tales of Wisdom and Wonder
Story Nights for Women at the Upwey Wishing Well
After 20 months of weaving connection across West Dorset, The Loom has been invited to host three gatherings at the enchanting Upwey Wishing Well. Join us for these magical evenings of authentic storytelling, soul-nourishment, and sisterhood.
A series of three story nights - August, October & December
The stories start at 7.15pm the evening finishes at 9pm
Arrive from 6pm and enjoy a light supper or a drink and refreshments in the Wishing Well tea room.
Wander the gardens if you wish and we will take our seats in the garden marque for the stories.
For catering purposes a light meal can be purchased at our sales page; drinks and cakes will be available to purchase on the night
A Setting as Sacred as
Your Stories
Claiming the power of our journey and voice.
The Loom women's story nights are a gathering of sincere connection and beauty. A space where women can be inspired and invoked to look at their lives through a different lens.
Our first gathering at Upwey Wishing Well saw women from right across West Dorset come together enchanted lush gardens. Hosted by myself and co-host Lu Orza, the evening centered around five women who stepped forward to share pieces of their journeys: Tansy from Netherbury, Fiona from Swanage, Lizzie and Lu from Bridport, and Ang from Portland.
It was a generous, heartfelt night filled with quiet truth, humour, and the simple power of being heard.
As we look to future dates at the Wishing Well, we look forward to welcoming more women into the gardens and tea room to weave our stories together.
Dates and Themes
Tuesday August 11th | A Line in The Sand
Tuesday October 13th | Haunted
Tuesday December 8th | Winter's Quiet
Location: Upwey Wishing Well - 161 Church St, Weymouth DT3 5QE
A Much-Loved Journey
For nearly two years, The Loom has provided a safe and sacred space for women to share stories in a magical weaving of real life tales or memoire, with traditional stories and tales rooted in the mythic imagination. With new storytellers joining us each month, and a growing community of women who come to listen and hold the space for those telling their stories, The Loom has welcomed hundreds of women to speak their truth and bear witness to one another in an ambience of intimacy, openness and trust.
The Loom is a space where you don’t have to "be" anything for anyone else. It is a night to listen, to be heard, and to recall the ancient ritual of women gathering in community to tell stories.
'Loom nights for me feel like a hug in a blanket - I sit nestled in a cosy setting, listen to women's stories of wisdom and magic and feel held by an energy that is difficult to put into words. And when I step up to share my own stories, I feel a huge sense of gratitude to be heard. Thank you Lu and Megan for providing these opportunities.' - Lizzy Rhodes, Tula Therapy (pictured right)
Now, we bring the gentle power of The Loom to the healing waters of Upwey.
Our very first Loom event in Bridport October 2024
A Winter's Quiet Story Night December 2025
Experience the power of stories
From personal journeys of resilience or adventure to the wisdom and wonder of myth and folk tales, these stories are a celebration of womanhood.
Whether you seek inspiration, connection, or simply an evening of beautiful storytelling, this is an event not to be missed.
The Loom provides a space where women - both new and seasoned to telling stories - can share in a supportive, encouraging and safely held environment. It is a curated event with five to six women pre-selected and supported with sharing their story beforehand.
Each night has a theme, around which the stories - whether real life of faery lore - weave their golden threads into a unique and playful tapestry.
If you wish to perform a story - from memoire, fiction or folktale - at one of our Wishing Well nights, get in touch with Lu Orza. Call or WhatsApp Lu on +44 7792 394209
Enjoy the night with friends: arrive early for a light supper!
The Wishing Well is happy to offer a choice of a Grazing Plate or a delicious Pumpkin Soup and Bread included in the price of your ticket (optional).
Drinks and cakes will also be available to purchase on the night.
Meet The Loom Hosts
Megan Simson and Lu Orza
Megan Simson
Megan is a storyteller, facilitator and community-maker who creates spaces where women can speak openly and truthfully and be heard. Through her work, she explores voice, courage and the stories we carry but often keep quiet.
As well as being the co-host of The Loom, Megan is the founder of Give Voice and a director of The Jawbone Collective CIC Megan on Insta
Lu Orza
Lu is a feminist storyteller, writer, workshop facilitator and Quietude® practitioner based in Bridport. Her practice includes convening story circles, performance, training and 'applied storytelling' - using traditional stories to connect to personal and community transformation and development. Lu Orza Storytelling
Megan Simson
1 Manor Farm Court
Walditch DT6 4RN
+447379747301
