Following the example of the new moon, we gather to take time to turn inward and set intentions for the next cycle ahead. This is a chance to build community with other women from all stages of life, spiritual traditions, and backgrounds, with open eyes, open ears, and loving hearts.

You can expect meditation, movement, crafting, intention setting, and an optional chance to share. At the closing of our ritual time together, we open into a community feast.

Inspired by The Wild Woman Project.

Bring your journal, mug/water, a food to share, and any other creature comforts you would like.

Facilitator Bio: Kaitlin Gee is a Wild Woman Project Circle Leader, a birth professional, bodyworker, mother, and so much more. Kaitlin has gathered women in circles since she was young playing in the woods. Having a love of nature and deep knowledge of the body gleaned from over a decade supporting the community as a massage therapist, she looks at the world with wild woman curiosity. Her work as a doula affirms for her the importance of women’s spaces and the need to approach women’s wellness through a more supportive and comprehensive lens. Kaitlin hopes to bring fun, quirkiness, and an open heart to each person she works with in each space she enters.

Join Kaitlin Gee and Hilary Rudenauer for an opportunity to slow down, ground, and reconnect to yourself and your senses amidst the busy energy of summer. After a brief centering, participants will be led through some gentle movement to warm up the body. Next, Kaitlin will guide the group through a self-massage practice for cooling, opening, and relaxation. From this place of self-connection, we’ll transition into a guided meditation accompanied by the soothing sounds of crystal singing bowls to deepen the experience. Participants can expect to leave feeling relaxed, grounded, and equipped with self-care tools they can practice on their own long after the workshop has ended.

The Lion's Gate portal opens every year on August 8th when the Earth, Sun, and star Sirius align in the Leo constellation. However, the energy of this cosmic event can be felt in the days before and after the 8th. We can use this energy to expand our awareness, further our healing, and manifest our desires. Join Hilary for a practice dedicated to healing and manifestation with lion's gate energy. This experience may involve movement, journaling, visualization, meditation, and Reiki healing. Dress comfortably and bring a journal, pen, and any items that will support your process (crystals, ritual items, creature comforts, etc.).

Learn the history, theory, and applications of Reiki, a Japanese healing technique. We will explore energetic anatomy, energetic protection, self-healing, and the step-by-step process for conducting a Reiki session. Students will be attuned to Reiki energy, and have the opportunity to practice giving Reiki to themselves and others. Upon completion of this training, participants will be certified Reiki I practitioners.