What we’re about
Between every two pine trees there is a door leading to a new way of life. ~ John Muir
We have enjoyed co-creating this conscious community of women in Austin that believe we can do more to support each other personally and professionally through awareness, curiosity, and presence while gathering primarily in Nature since 1999. If this resonates with you, we’d love to have you join us as we learn to listen to our own inner wisdom and empower each other through the beauty and wisdom of Nature.
This is a FREE meetup for adult women that will meet regularly for activities including hiking, guided reflection, book studies, camping, yoga, Full Moon Circles, deep connection and slow to rigorous activities through Austin’s incredible trail systems, in Nature and occasionally online! Nature provides the perfect backdrop to unplug from the hustle, ground into stillness, bask in gratitude and open our minds and hearts to awe, wonder and transcendence. Can you think of a better setting to prioritize self-care, move our bodies, and connect with others and the natural world?
CONSCIOUS COMMUNITY:
- Our intention is to build an active, harmonious community of diverse, interesting women by offering meaningful activities in Nature (and online during Covid!) that allow our members to come together to have fun, while nurturing our minds, bodies, and spirits.
- Our desire is that this investment of time and energy will make it easier for us to open our hearts to forming new friendships that lead to lasting and meaningful relationships.
- Our goal is that every member feels comfortable and able to become further integrated into the WeWiN community and we welcome participants stepping forward to share their gifts by co-leading events with the community.
- All members are asked to not post or push promotions or sales pitches in order to promote authentic connection and openness.
- We further remind all members to keep personal conversations shared at events confidential.
- All women over 18 are welcome regardless of race, creed, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, political affiliation or disability status.
ABOUT YOUR ORGANIZER:
Rhonda spent many years of living two distinct lives; one as a successful business leader in a corporate setting while juggling the challenges raising two sons as a single mother, and one searching for every opportunity to immerse herself and her family in nature to re-charge, whether that be the neighborhood trail system or the most non-commercialized yet accessible beaches or wandering around the vastness of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
In 2017 Rhonda changed that and began integrating the two, doing more and more of her work in nature. She also led the co-creation of a WeWiN group in New Orleans and a professional women's networking group in Austin called Women's Work Playground. Connect with Rhonda at: https://imaginework.com, LinkedIn or on Instagram.
Additionally, WeWiN depends on a volunteer leadership team and invites all active members in WeWiN to step into leadership or to lead individual events and share their gifts with the community as desired. Please reach out to Rhonda if you find yourself ready to offer events to our community or take on a more active leadership role.
NOTICE OF ASSUMED RISK:
Everyone is responsible for taking care of their physical needs.
Women Empowering Women in Nature (WeWiN) organizers and event leaders are volunteers who do NOT maintain health, auto, home, life, accident, or other insurance policies applicable to members of this community.
In order to participate in our events, the Participation Agreement and Accident Waiver and Release of Liability will need to be completed before your membership will be approved:
https://forms.gle/4xdWAL3A2Z7avgtN9 ...
The agreement can be completed on your computer or mobile device which will automatically email you a copy and only needs to be completed once.
Upcoming events (1)
See all- WeWiN Full Moon Gathering: Building Resiliency Through SisterhoodRed Bud Isle, Austin, TX
Photo taken by Jessica
“When despair for the world grows in me
and I wake in the night at the least sound
in fear of what my life and my children’s lives might be,
I go and lie down where the wood drake
rests in his beauty on the water, and the great heron feeds.
I come into the peace of wild things…”The Peace of Wild Things by Wendell Berry
It is easy to feel overwhelmed and burnt out with the bombardment of negativity and fear that we experience around us. However, we are not alone. We have a community of women who give space and offer support when the world around us seems too heavy to carry alone.
The full moon is a powerful event where women have been gathering in sister circles since ancient civilization. For this full moon, join Jessica as we come together to find peace, resilience, and mindfulness in the midst of the chaos around us, specifically, the anxiety of climate change.
Together, we are going to practice some of the techniques described in the NPR article “Here's how to turn climate change anxiety into action.” We will begin with a nature meditation amongst the trees of the Red Bud Isle and follow the exercises listed in the article. Our final exercise will be writing a love letter to the Earth. Feel free to bring your own writing supplies or Jessica will have some supplies for you to use. We will then end the session with a cathartic and powerful howl to the Moon!
- We will meet under the trees near the trailhead entrance to Red Bud Isle Park at 6:50pm for a 7pm event start and walk to the gathering spot together.
- This gathering will include an easy stroll through Red Bud Isle Park, circling and sharing with your WeWiN sisters, and of course, HOWLING at the Full Harvest Moon.
- Most of the walk will be flat and is on dirt trails or grass.
- Red Bud Isle is an off-leash dog park but we ask members to leave dogs home for this event since we will be circling.
Everyone is responsible for taking care of their own physical needs, and we recommend that you bring:
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Weather appropriate layers
- Bug Spray
- Flashlight
- Yoga mat or towel to sit on
- (optional) Writing supplies for your Love Letter to the Earth
- (optional) Bring any items that you would like to place in our circle and charge under the full moon!
ABOUT OUR EVENT LEADERS:
Jessica has been a member of WeWiN for over four years. This group has expanded her connection with nature and her fellow sisters. In her free time, Jessica loves to explore the beauty and wonders of the Austin metroplex. She also treasures time spent with her friends, family, and fur babies. With a degree in microbiology, Jessica is passionate about studying and conserving the delicate balance of life, from towering trees to microscopic organisms!
CONSCIOUS COMMUNITY:- Our intention is to build an active, harmonious community of diverse, interesting women by offering meaningful activities in Nature that allow our members to come together to have fun, while nurturing our minds, bodies, and spirits.
- Our desire is that this investment of time and energy will make it easier for us to open our hearts to forming new friendships that lead to lasting and meaningful relationships.
- Our goal is that every member feels comfortable and able to become further integrated into the WeWiN community and we welcome participants stepping forward to share their gifts by co-leading events with the community.
- All members are asked to not post or push promotions or sales pitches in order to promote authentic connection and openness.
- We further remind all members to keep personal conversations shared at events confidential.
- All women over 18 are welcome regardless of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, political affiliation or disability.
NOTICE OF ASSUMED RISK:
Everyone is responsible for taking care of their physical needs.
Women Empowering Women in Nature (WeWiN) organizers & event leaders are volunteers who do NOT maintain health, auto, home, life, accident, or other insurance policies applicable to members of this community. In order to participate in our events, the Participation Agreement and Accident Waiver and Release of Liability will need to be completed before you register for any events:
https://forms.gle/4xdWAL3A2Z7avgtN9 ...
which can be completed on your computer or mobile device & will email you a copy.
