Heartwood Circle

Rooted & Renewed

Enjoy this love offering from my heart to yours

Are you craving connection with yourself, your baby, and community through nature?
Excellent! You're in the right place. :)

Becoming a parent is life-changing in so many ways beyond just adding a new family member. This can be exciting and daunting!

Welcome to Heartwood Circle: Rooted & Renewed! a 5-week nature-based support group designed for moms, non-binary parents, and their babies (from 0-12 months) seeking grounding, connection, and heartfelt sharing. Through focused grounding activities in nature, gentle somatic exercises, and a supportive sharing circle, you'll practice cultivating presence, releasing tension, building community, and gaining practical tools for self-care, leaving each session feeling more centered and connected amidst the ups and downs of parenthood. Join us to experience the restorative power of nature and authentic connection in a gentle and impactful way.

See you in The Circle!

Maggie

The Details

Dates: April 29th to May 27th, 2025

Length: 5 weeks

Day/Time: Tuesdays 10:15-11:45. Plus a WhatsApp Group to stay connected between gatherings.

Location: Larkey Park in Walnut Creek,CA (exact location sent in welcome email)

The Flow of our time together:
10:00-10:15 am Arrive
10:15 Grounding
10:25 Somatic exercise
10:35-11:35 Sharing
11:35-11:45 Closing

Sliding scale: $250- $150 for the whole series

Feeling overwhelmed and longing for a breath of fresh air? Need a supportive space to connect with yourself and others amidst the beautiful backdrop of nature in our own backyards?
Heartwood Circle: Rooted & Renewed is a unique 5-week journey designed specifically for moms and non-binary parents seeking grounding, connection, and heartfelt sharing within a nurturing nature-based environment. In just 90 minutes each week, you'll carve out precious time to replenish your well-being in a supportive community atmosphere.
Imagine:

Finding your center quickly and effectively with focused grounding activities in the tranquility of nature.
Gently releasing tension and tuning into your body's wisdom through accessible somatic exercises.
Sharing your joys and challenges in a safe and understanding circle with fellow parents who are on a similar journey.
Leaving each session feeling more present, connected, and revitalized, ready to navigate your week with renewed energy.

Over five enriching weeks, you will:

Melt into a deeper awareness and appreciation for the natural world through mindful sensory experiences.
Learn practical somatic techniques to release stress and enhance your sense of embodiment.
Forge meaningful connections and build a supportive community with other parents.
Explore your inner thoughts and feelings and share your authentic self in a space that welcomes all of you as you are in this moment.
Discover simple yet powerful ways to integrate nature and self-care into your busy life.

Heartwood Circle: Rooted & Renewed offers a focused and impactful approach to parental well-being, harnessing the restorative power of nature, the wisdom of the body, and the strength of shared experience – all within a convenient 90-minute window in your week.

Heartwood Circle is designed for you if you are:

A mom or non-binary parent seeking meaningful grounding, connection, and support.
Desiring practical tools for grounding and stress reduction.
Drawn to the calming and restorative benefits of nature.
Looking for a gentle space for authentic sharing.

FAQs

Q: Do I have to have experience with nature or somatic exercises to participate?

A: No experience necessary! Simple and easy to integrate grounding and exercises will be offered. You can choose to adapt them as is needed for your own comfort level.

Q: What if my baby is fussy?

A: This group is for YOU! There is full invitation to take care of yourself and your baby during our time together. This may look like feeding/nursing, bouncing, rocking, standing with baby in an carrier, or exiting the circle for a moment if you need a minute to comfort a crying baby. Whatever you need to be comfortable. If crying becomes loud during sharing circle portion, you can exit the circle, enjoy the spacious park, and come back when things are calm.

Q: What if I can't make it to a session?

A: No worries! Life happens and this group is all about permission to be where you're at. That being said, this is a small group with the intention of building authentic connection, so if you can make it to all or as many sessions as possible, it helps with the group connection and cohesion. If you are sick, of course stay home, and I can fill you in on what we did in your absence and you can stay connected via the WhatsApp group.