What is a Red Tent?  

Where will our Red Tent be? 

What happens inside our Red Tent?

What are the group activities that have been planned?

Is there free time?

What is a Red Tent?  

The Red Tent  symbolizes the sacred and safe space of the womb.  It offers seclusion, represents change, and inspires passion, creativity, and self-reflection.  The physical manifestation of the Red Tent is a place where women gather to be women.  The existence of the Red Tent does not downplay or replace the important work that women do out in the world on a daily basis, but instead offers a reprieve from daily life to rest and recharge (and let loose and be oneself). 

Where will our Red Tent be? 

At Breitenbush, our Red Tent will exist in the safe haven of the River Yurt.  This space will be our private space for the four days we are together, a place to gather as sisters who work with birthing families.  You may move about the grounds of Breitenbush as you wish, and spend as much time with our community or individually as you wish, always with our Red Tent to return to.  The space will house our community, and a few of our scheduled activities during the workshop.

What happens inside our Red Tent? 

Inside the Red Tent, we will hold a few of our scheduled group activities.  Outside of those times,  the Red Tent is open to you for meditation, art, reading, reflection, and song. 

What are the group activities that have been planned?  

We schedule a few group activities throughout our four days together.   Most are optional.  We do request that all participants gather with us on our first evening for introductions,  as well as participate in our opening and closing rituals.   Each year we plan activities that reflect the trends we are sensing and hearing about in the birth community; we also assess the needs of the individual participants and leave space to do what calls to us.  In the past, our group activities have included a talking circle where we will improve our communication and listening skills while discussing issues facing birth professionals, a Sacred Birth film festival (tell us about your favorites that we should include), ecstatic dance, a sweat lodge, continuing education, art, grief work, floating meditation, chanting, and a special labyrinth walk. 

Is there free time? 

Abundant time for soaking and enjoying the beautiful surroundings of Breitenbush is yours.  Art materials, books,  films and music will be available to you in the Red Tent. 

(NOTE:  Babes in arms are welcome in the Red Tent outside of scheduled activities.  Due to the sacred nature of the Red Tent, no non-participants are allowed into the space.)