The MelaDen

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The MelaDen A Black-led pleasure-centered sanctuary for connection, culture, and liberation. For the pleasure, power, and protection of our people. 🌿✨ Welcome home.

I’m Bithja Gebrulien—storyteller, space-holder, and the Flamebearer behind The MelaDen. I created this space with a simple but powerful vision: a sanctuary where Black folks can gather in pleasure, power, and protection. As a q***r Black woman, a mother, and a community-rooted creative, I know how rare and sacred it is to feel fully seen and safe—especially in spaces meant for our healing, our joy, and our liberation. The MelaDen was born from that knowing. This is more than a group. It’s a living, breathing ecosystem for those of us who are tired of shrinking, surviving, or going without softness. I’m building this for us—one intention, one gathering, one liberated breath at a time.

10/13/2026

Art in action! 🎨

Come watch creativity come to life at The Makers Market! Our live painter will be bringing their vision to the canvas right before your eyes, adding a little extra magic to your market experience.

Come shop, explore, support local artists, and catch the creative process in real time!

📍 The Makers Market | Leesburg, FL
🛍️ Shop small. Support local. Celebrate creativity.

10/12/2026

Halloween fun for our little creatives!

We’re bringing a little extra magic to the Makers Market with activities and candy for the kids! From shopping local to getting creative, there’s something for the whole family to enjoy.

Bring the little ones, explore the market, support local artists and makers, and let the kids enjoy some Halloween fun while you shop!

Art Makers Market
📅 October 16, 2026
⏰️ 6–9 PM
📍 100 S 4th Street, Leesburg, FL

Come shop local, support artists, connect, and inspire!

10/12/2026

MEET OUR PHOTOGRAPHER!

Help us welcome HORUSSCOPES STUDIOS to TRUNK OR TREAT!

We're excited to have them capturing the special moments of this experience!

Come out and support local talent!

Follow Rodny Pierre-Louis at Ra and show them some love!

Explore upcoming markets and apply to vend at:
Eventeny.com/company/themeladen/

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10/09/2026

THE MERRY MARKET 🎄

🎅 Pictures with Santa

Bring the family for a festive afternoon of holiday fun, pictures with Santa, local shopping, and community connection!

📅 Sunday, December 6
⏰ 2pm – 5pm
📍 Lakes of Windermere Gazebo Park

🛍️ Vendor spaces available! Apply on Eventeny — link in bio.

Come shop, connect, discover local talent, and support the amazing businesses and creatives in our community while making special holiday memories!

A special thank you to Lakes of Windermere for partnering with The MelaDen and providing the space to bring this Merry Market to life! ❤️🎄

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10/08/2026

✨️ Out of the Den: Meet & Greet Mixer ✨️
Good vibes. Real conversations. No pressure.

📅 October 9, 2026
⏰ 7PM – 10PM
📌 Magnolia Breeze 🔥
💲 Free & Open to the Public

Come meet the people behind the Den—and the people stepping into it.

We’re linking up during karaoke night, so expect music, laughs, and a relaxed space to connect organically. Whether you’re curious, new, or already tapped in, this is a soft entry into the community.

And if you’re not ready to call it a night? The ho**ah lounge is right there waiting.

🔥 Slide through, catch a vibe, and make a connection.

10/07/2026

🚨 VENDOR CALL! 🚨

We’re looking to fill a few more spots for THE ART MAKERS MARKET! ✨

If you’re a vendor or creative, we’d love to have you join us!

📍 Artist With A Purpose, Leesburg
📅 Friday, October 16
⏰ 6pm-9pm

🎟️ Apply through our Eventeny page:
Eventeny.com/events/melamarket-makers2027-34492

Tag a vendor who needs to see this! 👀

10/06/2026

🎃 VENDOR CALL! 🎃

We’re almost full, but we still need 2 more tent vendors!

✨ Especially looking for a face painter!
🚫 No food, drinks, or desserts.

Know someone who would be a great fit? Tag them below! 👇🏾

Apply through the Eventeny.com/events/minilowtrunktreat2026-34598/

10/05/2026

✨ SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT ✨

The MelaDen would like to give a special thank you to HORUS SCOPE STUDIOS for supporting The Den’s Solstice! 🖤

Your generosity is helping us bring this special evening to life and create a celebration worthy of the community we’ve built together.

We’re grateful for your support, your belief in what we’re creating, and your willingness to stand with The MelaDen.

Please join us in showing Ra some love and supporting those who support our community! 🖤✨

09/28/2026

🎨✨ COME OUTSIDE AND COME INSIDE! ✨🎨

We’ve got MORE happening at Artist with a Purpose Gallery!

🛍️ Outside: Shop, browse, connect, and support local creatives at The Makers Market!

✨ Inside: Step into the gallery and experience Faithful Flo!

That’s right — you can enjoy both experiences at the same time! Come shop the market, then step inside and see what Faithful Flo has waiting for you.

Bring your friends, bring your shopping bags, and make a day of it! 💛

Outside + Inside = MORE to experience, MORE to discover, and MORE ways to support local creatives!

Address

108 North Bay Street
Eustis, FL
32726

Telephone

+17328843336

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