The Well

Welcome to The Well: A watering hole of sorts. A space for women to gather, recoup, and overflow.

Mar 05, 2024

In ancient history, and still to this day in many Eastern traditions, it was often the task of the women to gather the water from the local well or spring. And if you wanted to meet other women, you would go to the local well. There, in the coolness of the morning or just before sundown, they would gather to bring up the water and engage in meaningful conversation that they often couldn’t find elsewhere.

Water wells have long been associated with spirituality. They symbolize the quest for spiritual enlightenment, the search for truth, and the nourishment of the soul. In Biblical context, Jesus chose to speak first to the woman at the well, offering her the living water of eternal life, so that she could then be a vessel and spread the good news to others (John 4:5-30). Even in Celtic folklore and legend, wells were such cherished and vital sources of water that they were appointed a guardian: a maiden, whose duty was to care for and protect the water. Across the land, any traveler, pilgrim, or knight could visit these enchanting, faerie-like women and be refreshed with food and drink from the sacred spring.

A well is about more than water. It is the symbol of a thriving community, and as Women — Creators, Healers, and ultimately, Sustainers of Life — we are often the wellsprings that many others rely upon.

Welcome to The Well: A watering hole of sorts. A space for women to gather, recoup, and overflow.

A fount of inspiration and creative ideas,

nourishing recipes,

home-keeping and gardening tips,

woodland whimsy and folklore,

sacred discussions,

antique findings and primitive pinings,

thoughtful storytelling,

and more.

So grab your earthenware pitchers and wooden buckets - because without filling our cups first, we cannot fill others. I will see you at The Well.