A House-Warming

1.11.20
The official Mama Bear Sanctuary “house-warming” event was sweet, smooth sailing. Every morsel of food eaten, and every belly satisfied. Every common area comfortably full of friends. Kids of varying ages playing in the backyard happily, for hours, without a single injury or melt-down. Three beautiful plants gifted, bringing our total count to four.   

The youngest guest in our home today was one month old. I can’t tell who was the eldest. Mature, healthy, empowered women tend to glow in a way that makes it hard to tell their age.

A few house-warmers asked if the gathering was meant only for women and children, due to the lack of men. This was merely incidental. Actually, there were two Papa Bears. One came as a photography sponsor (thank you, Dr. Basha!). The other came holding his baby girl, and beaming.

What are we warming up for anyway, here at The Sanctuary?

1. More conversations, connections, and collaborations! I want to disrupt the assumption that a mother not living with the father of her child(ren) must therefore be single, or alone. We’re demonstrating intentional community living at an accessible scale.
2. Upcoming events, including (and unlimited to):

• Family Open Mic
• Gardening Parties
• All-ages Yoga
• Women’s Circles
• Educational Workshops
• Healing Arts Mini-fests