International Red Tent Day! Taupō Women's Circle
Description
This November you are warmly invited to celebrate 'International Red Tent Day' at our monthly Taupō women's circle!
This International Red Tent Day, women around the world come together to celebrate the power of women gathering. Here in Taupō, we are welcoming the coming of summer, a time of growth, warmth and possibility. This month our theme is all around expression, celebration and sisterhood.
Together we'll explore movement, rhythm, voice and sharing what’s happening in our worlds, the things that light us up, and what we want to grow in our lives. As always everything is an invitation and you are welcome honour where you are at on the day.
Come and join the fun and this budding community. Let's embrace more of the things that make us feel alive. You are so welcome here sister!
What to expect
Journaling, meditation, sharing circle and authentic connection with other women
A welcoming space and full permission to just be you
Movement, rhythm and voice exploration
Celebrating what’s lighting us up and what we want to grow
Cacao, morning tea snacks, a cuppa and time to connect
Leaving feeling a deeper connection to self and others
This is our fourth circle, join this growing group of wonderful women. Come as you are. Take what you need. Find support, community and connection and simply be together.
Sunday 8th November
9am - 12pm (3hours)
Yoga Tree - Level 1, 18 Horomatangi St, Taupō
Investment: $30 or $25 for current Red Tent NZ members *see info below to join the NZ movement
Cacao $5 (100% plant based, pre-order only)
What to bring
Water bottle
A Mug (if you want tea or cacao)
Journal & pen
Small plate of food for shared morning tea
Spaces are limited, bookings essential:
Please arrive by 8.50am to get settled in the space, 9am start and 12pm finish.
****If you feel the call but cost is a barrier PLEASE do get in touch as I don't want cost to be the reason you can't join us.
I can’t wait to share this special morning with you all!
Grace xo
Any questions? Get in touch here
Email: tauporedtent@gmail.com
Mobile: 0211842250
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Your facilitator:
Hey! I am Grace Bowen, founder of Red Tent Taupō. Born and raised in Rotorua, after traveling the world and plenty of career jumps in my 20's, I moved here to put down roots, become a mum, and be close to family. In 2021, I attended my first women’s circle, I was blown away by the connection and sacredness of the experience and knew I needed to be in these spaces. Now trained as a yoga teacher, Somatic Dance facilitator, and experience holding women’s retreats alongside my sisters. Most recently, I completed the Red Tent Aotearoa facilitator training, I’m so excited to bring this magic to Taupō and help build a thriving Red Tent community in the North Island.
My hope is that every woman who comes to a Red Tent feels warmly welcomed, deeply seen, and free to be exactly who she is. We come together in a beautiful and relaxing environment to slow down, connect and explore different themes each month. This is a space where all our humanness is welcome - and celebrated! From nerves to tears to laughter and everything in between. I would love women to leave feeling a sense of belonging, grounded and more themselves. You're so welcome here sister!
Become a supporting member of Red Tent Aotearoa
To become a member of this magical movement:
https://www.jillnatalia.co.nz/membership-red-tent-aotearoa/
Membership is a sliding scale from $20+ annually. Membership fees go towards admin, supporting facilitators, and opening more Red Tents around the country.
The benefits to becoming a member of Red Tent Aotearoa are huge:
Sisterhood & connection; finding your tribe
Support networks: online forums and face-to-face gatherings each month
Access to holistic information & education
Discounts on services and workshops
Discounted entry to Red Tent Circles
Discounted entry to RTA exclusive education programs
Discounted admission to our annual Red Tent Retreat
Preferential booking to events and members-only events
About Red Tent Aotearoa
Red Tent Taupō is part of Red Tent Aotearoa, a growing network of women’s circles across the country. Founded by Jill Natalia, Red Tent Aotearoa was created to offer inclusive, supportive spaces where women can gather, connect, and grow.
Each local Red Tent is unique, but all are grounded in connection, community, and women supporting women. Circles are open to anyone who identifies as a woman, welcoming all ages, backgrounds, and life experiences. It’s our hope that everyone who enters a Red Tent experiences a sense of belonging, sisterhood, and strength that stays with them long after they leave.
When we gather in honesty, compassion, and support rather than competition, something powerful happens, we remember who we are, recognise ourselves in one another, and realise we are far stronger together than we are alone.
To find out more about Red Tent Aotearoa:
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FAQs
- What is Red Tent and what happens there?
The Red Tent movement is worldwide and stemmed from the book The Red Tent by Anita Diamant. Red Tents are spaces created by women, for women — a place to gather, share stories, learn, relax, and feel nurtured, seen, and heard.
Every Red Tent branch is a little different and reflects the needs, interests, and desires of the local group, so there is not really any fixed format. Gatherings might include a guest speaker, themed discussion, meditation, movement, craft, reflection, or other practices that support healing, connection, personal growth, and women’s empowerment.
- What type of women come to Red Tent?
Women from all ages, backgrounds, beliefs, and walks of life come to Red Tent. We welcome anyone from Menarche (first bleed) through to wise women. Whether you’re craving connection, navigating change, or simply wanting a space to slow down and be with other women.
- What’s provided / what do I need to bring?
We have: chairs, blankets and bolsters provided, along with some herbal teas to make a cuppa, you can purchase a cup of ceremonial cacao in advance for $5
Bring: a mug, water bottle, a journal and pen, small plate to share for afternoon tea, and anything else that will help you feel cosy and comfy, warm socks, favourite blanket, cushion etc.
- What if I don’t want to share?
That is absolutely okay, everything is an invitation at Red Tent. There is no pressure to do anything if it doesn’t feel right for you, you’re always welcome to simply listen, receive, and be part of the space in whatever way feels right for you on the day.
- I’ve never done anything like this — do I need any experience?
Not at all, you’re so welcome! Come just as you are. We have been gathering this way for generations, and for many there’s a gentle sense of remembering something that feels both ancient and deeply familiar.
- Can I bring my child?
Red Tent is generally an adults space, giving women a chance to put down their responsibilities, take a breath, and reconnect with themselves. An exception is younger babies who are not yet crawling, we want this to be a community that genuinely supports women and if bringing your baby is what makes it possible to attend, you are very welcome. Daughters who have had their first bleed (Menarche) are also warmly invited. Red Tent is a beautiful and rare multigenerational space where we can share wisdom, stories, and connection across the generations.
- Can I come on my own?
Absolutely. Many women come on their own, especially for their first gathering. For some, not knowing anyone can actually feel really freeing (this has been my experience!) a bit like a fresh slate, where you get to simply show up as the version of you that’s here today, without anyone’s expectations or stories attached.
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