ReMembering OurSelves is a year-long immersion in earth-based womyn’s wisdom traditions, blending the spiritual psychology of ancient matriarchal Europe and Southern Appalachia. As white womyn of the European diaspora, we will re-member our belonging in the web of life as we root in the revolutionary joy of Wunjo.
ReMembering OurSelves
Ecofeminist Action Temple in the Blue Ridge Mountains
Actual photo from retreat space.
We Join Together to Heal the Whole
For too long, misogyny has kept us from wisely wielding our power. We need to stand in defense of our planetary home. Our ancestral heritage offers guidance to end the era of domination and exploitation. Join our Circle to heal the Whole.
Core Approaches
All sessions of ReMembering OurSelves incorporate these core approaches.
Ancestral Liberation
Reclaiming and recreating earth-based rituals.
Eco Feminism
Principles and practices to reckon with the forces that seek to annihilate womyn’s culture and our planet.
Work That Reconnects
Skills to draw on our inextricable connection to the web of life
Matriarchal Wisdom
Exploring the archaeology of matriarchies from Old Europe.
Following our Womyn’s Wheel of the Year, we will come together four times during the Celtic cross-quarter holy days for all-inclusive three-day weekend intensives.
August 1-3, 2025 Rooting in Gratitude at Lammas: focusing on the element Earth to celebrate and rebalance our bodies within Her body
October 24-26 Bearing Witness at Samhain: focusing on the element Water to honor our pain for the world
Feb 6-8 2026 Envisioning Our World Anew at Imbolc: focusing on the element Air to access ancient knowledge for new insight
April 24-26 2026 Going Forth at Beltane: focusing on the element Fire to channel our passion into collective action
Plus, we will be meeting virtually three times between weekend gatherings on the following dates:
- September 27th, 2025 10am-1pm EST
- December 13th, 2025 10am-1pm EST
- March 21st, 2026 10am-1pm EST
A Place of Our Own
We will gather at a lodge in a private forest preserve located 30 minutes from Asheville, NC. Returning to this setting for all of our weekends together is how we co-create our Temple space, nurturing and learning from the land through our loving presence. Our small group of womyn (only 13 participants!) will be the only people present on the land and in the lodge throughout our time together. Such unparalleled privacy enables us to build authentic womyn’s community as we commune with the most ancient mountains in the world.
Over 320 Amazing Acres
Just 30 minutes from Asheville, this private, gated mountain estate features modern amenities while maintaining a relaxed, rustic atmosphere.
Connection & Beauty
Several miles of private hiking trails, a stocked trout pond, breathtaking mountain streams with numerous waterfalls, beautiful stone patios, and a fire pit make this property unique. And you can relax in the giant hot tub overlooking the gorgeous creek!
The Space To Gather
The charming main log cabin offers an expansive great room, several cozy sitting areas, two fireplaces (wood burning and gas), a fully stocked kitchen and picturesque views. There are 6 bedrooms, with 5 queen beds and 2 sets of twin beds.
Natural Rhythms
Combined with our intentions and purposeful guidance, this majestic land aids us in reconnecting body and spirit.
Womyn of Wunjo Leadership
We’re delighted to bring our decades of experience facilitating womyn’s circles to every aspect of ReMembering OurSelves.
Jo
Originally from Asheville, NC, Jo is a Southern Appalachian womon of French, Irish and German descent. She is a popular education trainer, ritualist and cultural transformation catalyst. She has over 30 years of experience working closely with community groups to build grassroots power throughout the U.S and abroad. As a life-long ecofeminist, Jo has created many avenues to support women and girls in spiritual activism. She is a facilitator and convener of the Work that Reconnects. She enjoys nothing more than song swaps and frame drumming by the fireside.
Melanie
Melanie is a queer, fat, witch of Scottish and Italian lineage who has called The Blue Ridge Mountains home for over 30 years. She discovered the magic of womyn's circles as a teen, which continues to inform her current spiritual practice. She brings her background of social justice advocacy, mental health counseling and somatic experiencing to her work. She is deeply rooted in intersectional feminism, body liberation and connection to the earth.
Ready To ReMember YourSelf?
- Early Bird Registration ends May 1st, 2025
Registration Deadline: June 20, 2025.
Fill out your application here. Email us for more information or visit our FAQ page.