Cafe & Courage

Last spring, we gathered at The Ux for an intimate afternoon centered on courage, resilience, and the quiet work of choosing your own path.

Led by Kay Lock Kolp, Café & Courage brought together a room of thoughtful, curious guests for a high tea, an honest conversation, and a guided workshop rooted in reflection and forward motion.

Kay shared her personal journey, from a time when she relied on a wheelchair to later solo-hiking across northern England, inviting us to rethink what courage looks like in everyday life. Her story wasn’t about extremes; it was about listening inward, taking the next right step, and trusting the process of becoming.

The experience unfolded over a light lunch, a deeply personal lecture, and a hands-on workshop that encouraged participants to pause, write, and reconnect with what they want their lives to hold. Each guest left with a custom journal keepsake, something tactile to carry the conversation beyond the afternoon.

The space was further enlivened by a pop-up exhibition of Kay’s original art, along with an art and book sale and signing, allowing guests to engage with her work in multiple forms.

Café & Courage was a reminder that growth doesn’t always require distance or disruption, sometimes it begins by gathering at a table, sharing a cuppa tea, and giving ourselves permission to imagine what’s next. Personally, it was a turning point for me.