When the sun goes down, the conference heats up. Exciting evening events offer something for everyone!

Evening events are offered Friday and Saturday nights of the conference weekend. You must be registered for the entire weekend in order to attend these events.

FRIDAY NIGHT 7:30-9:00

Connection Welcome Opening
with ALisa Starkweather as the MC

Special Guest Speaker Address
with Aviva Romm, MD

FRIDAY NIGHT 9:30-11:00

Rising Appalachia Concert
with Rising Appalachia
Rising Appalachia’s eerie banjo originals, gritty lyrics, and effortless harmonies are created by sisters, Chloe and Leah, who each play some combination of vocals, fiddle, banjo, jaw harp, kalimba, and spoons. These gals are a yearly favorite.

Fire Circle in the Woods
Gather with sisters to connect, dance, drum, and celebrate at a secluded fire circle in the woods. This is a time and space for participants to co-create a beautiful evening together. Whether you’re sitting quietly or dancing wildly by the fire—all good and all welcome.

SATURDAY NIGHT - 8:00 to 9:30

The Shift!: A Ceremony
with Kathleen Maier

Things We Don't Talk About, A Movie
Healing Narratives from the Red Tent
The Southeast Premier of a Film by Isadora Gabrielle Leidenfrost

Dance (to be determined)

SATURDAY LATE NIGHT - 9:30 until

Late-Nite Fire Circle and Drum Party on the Beach
with Kristen Arant
Come one, come all to the beach after your evening events. Join Kristen, the Drum Lady, in a fire circle drum party under the stars. Or sit with friends on the grass by the Lake. This central location is ideal for bringing women together in celebration at the end of a long day.