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Water Woman Fest: Reconnecting With Sacred Waters And Regenerative Skills

by Sydney Griffith, July 1, 2025
Pollinator / Nomadic - Permatours
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dates
June 27 to 29, 2025
participants
25
objective
We hosted a weekend festival to honor water, share land-based skills, and celebrate community through learning, ritual, and joy

IMPACTS

  • - 5 workshops offered: rainwater catchment, swales/berms, tarpology, rope tying, and plant foraging.
  • - 3 collective ceremonies and movement offerings held: yoga, sacred water honoring, and sunset circles.
  • - Deepened reverence for water through ceremony and practical skills in water stewardship.
  • - Taught tangible tools for climate adaptation and resilience (e.g., how to build rainwater systems and set up shelter).
  • - Learned the importance of water preservation and protecting this sacred resource in everyday life.
  • - Strengthened bonds between intergenerational participants through shared meals, ritual, and play.
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Objective:

The intention behind Water Woman Fest was to honor the sacredness of water, uplift feminine leadership, and offer hands-on skills in land-based living that help communities adapt to climate shifts with resilience and reverence.

Why this action?

Water is life—and in the face of climate change and ecological degradation, it’s critical to re-establish our collective relationship with this vital element. We saw the need to pair this reverence with practical tools, especially in urban and peri-urban areas like Providence, where many face both flooding and drought risks.

What happened:

Over three days, participants camped off-grid and co-created a beautiful rhythm of learning, ceremony, and community care. Mornings began with yoga and movement. Afternoons featured hands-on workshops on rainwater catchment, how to build swales and berms to retain water in the landscape, and skills like tarpology and rope tying. Plant walks introduced people to edible and medicinal allies growing nearby. Evenings brought us together to share food, music, and ceremonies that honored the sacredness of water.

What we learned:

Participants walked away with both a sense of deep connection and tangible knowledge. We learned how water systems can be designed to restore ecosystems, and we explored the spiritual and ecological importance of protecting and preserving our water sources. The blend of practical learning and heart-centered ritual made a lasting impact.


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