
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 Clothing, Gear & Book Swap AND Explore Pease Park!Kingsbury Commons, Austin, TX
Who doesn’t love free clothes, outdoor gear and books? Who doesn’t love helping the environment? Who doesn't need to let go of clothes and gear that we no longer use? Please join us in cleaning out our closets and bringing clothing, shoes, accessories, and/or camping gear that is in good condition and no longer brings us JOY to pass on to our WeWiN community!
After dropping by and swapping clothes, we will encourage our WeWiN community to check out the renovated portion of Pease Park called Kingsbury Commons. Pease Park was Austin's first city park, an 84 acre urban forest on sacred ground that was once home to the Lipan Apache, Tonkawa, and Comanche Nations.
Everyone is welcome to join and bring friends, and if possible, we invite all participants to donate items. At the end of the event, all leftover items will be donated to organizations supporting unhoused and underserved Austin women.
Bring a bag to take home your haul and water, sunscreen, etc. if you are hanging out and/or checking out the park.
If you are NOT able to join us at this event but have clothes you would like to donate, or are willing to VOLUNTEER at this event please contact Rhonda through meetup, text or at rhonda@imaginework.com.
Well behaved and leashed dogs are welcome at this event.
We will gather for the clothing swap at the picnic tables at the corner of Kingsbury Street and Parkway. There is a very small lot and limited street parking near the entrance, and plenty of ***street parking is available further North along Parkway ***with gravel paths connecting you to Kingsbury. Volunteers will be available to help with clothing drop-off so that you can park and walk to the event. Bathrooms are also available at this location.
ABOUT OUR EVENT LEADERS:
Jill Rolston-Yates, RYT 200, AFAA-CGF has been teaching yoga & pilates for 6 years and practicing for 25+ years. Jill draws on her 30 years of teaching adults in higher education (currently UT, Austin) & professional settings around the world. You can find her WeWin Yoga classes at YogaTube with Jill.Rhonda is the Founder of WeWiN that has transitioned from a successful corporate career to running her own business, helping professionals connect to meaningful work, doing more and more of her work empowering women in nature: [https://imaginework.com/nature-coaching/](https://sites.google.com/imaginework.com/website/nature-connection). Rhonda is an outdoor enthusiast, animal lover, plant-based foodie, cyclist, world-traveling digital nomad, and advocate/volunteer with refugees and environmental, racial justice and women’s empowerment groups. Connect with Rhonda through meetup or on instagram at @austin_rhonda.
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 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 you register for any events:
https://forms.gle/4xdWAL3A2Z7avgtN9 ...
which can be completed on your computer or mobile device and will email you a copy.