Rooted: A Gathering for BIPOC Women a Sacred Sleepover

Rooted ~ Sacred Sleepover is an overnight gathering for BIPOC women at Stonehedge Gardens in Tamaqua, PA. Its purpose is for BIPOC women to explore radical self-care, mutual support, and community love in nature. It is an act of resistance and a sacred form of activism for BIPOC women to peacefully gather in a time marked by such extreme levels of tragedy, violence, and injustice. By tending first to ourselves and our community, we can continue to heal intergenerational wounds as we regulate our own nervous systems, connect with the Earth, and truly see one another. It is only then, with a fuller cup, that we become available for connection with more distant others, building bridges that ripple out to create lasting peace. 

This gathering is a chance for BIPOC women to come together and co-create a healing experience that serves our collective liberation. It asks nothing more than for each of us to show up exactly as we are and to contribute only to the extent of our capacity. Immense magic and power arise from being truly held in community; healing together is a birthright.

Who is this for?

We welcome any Black, Indigenous, or Person of Color who feels that the label ‘woman’ speaks to their identity in a significant way. This is a feminist space, and we abide by a definition of womanhood that is explicitly inclusive of trans women, gender-fluid, twospirit, and non-binary people. No transphobic language or activities are welcome at this event. 

There is certainly value in intergroup dialogue and fellowship; however, this event will be a closed container for BIPOC women. Though we welcome the support of allies in leading up to the event, the event itself will be a chance for BIPOC women to focus on healing within our community without the pressure to explain, justify, or appease others, which can sometimes come up in more open spaces. It is our hope that this peaceful gathering will help its participants feel more open to connection with others after the close of the event.

To our allies:

We gladly welcome support from allies. 

Helpful support could mean donating money, materials, or time. All donations will directly support our programming, and some of the funds will help us grant scholarships to those of higher financial need. Volunteering time could mean promoting the event on social media, hanging flyers, or reaching out directly to BIPOC members of your community who could benefit from this event. It could also look like helping to set up the space before the event, or helping folks get to Stonehedge by providing transportation from Philly or surrounding areas. These are just examples of the many ways allies can support us. 

To make a monetary donation of any size, click "Get Tickets" and choose the Donation option. If you would like to pay it forward by sponsoring a full ticket for a member of our BIPOC women’s community, you can select the full sponsor option. Rooted is a project of Stonehedge Gardens, Inc., a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization. Finally, please reach out to Asana at auokocha@gmail.com or Isa at Isabelszel@gmail.com if you would like to volunteer your time or donate supplies (click here to see our wish list).

Thank you to all who are actively supporting the healing of BIPOC women. 

What will happen at the event?

ancestors potluck on Friday evening ! Please bring a meal that connects to an ancestor or is culturally connected to you. This can be a favorite dish to something you have always wanted to learn to cook. Possibilities are endless!

Please bring food to make for the collective breakfast or donate and we will make sure to purchase extra food!

For this gathering we are asking for each women to bring their own gift or intentional sacred offering!

Maybe it’s a meditation , poetry circle, ceremony, dance party and/or whatever else we can dream of to facilitate our collective healing.

Schedule ~

Friday 9/5

Arrival starting at 3 pm

Ancestors Potluck 6:30

Sacred shares and fire time 8 pm …

Saturday 9/6

Morning gentle movement and meditation 8 am

Breakfast ( bring your own ) 9 am

The rest of the day is up to us !

Blessings and can’t wait to gather !