At A Nurturing Pause, we gather in restorative spaces for women to grow in communion with themselves and others through reflection and creativity.

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A Nurturing Pause officially launched in January 2025, but the dream began years earlier with three friends: Laura Bowles, Jessamyn Ayers, and Laura Woody.

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In 2023, we discovered that each of us had been imagining something similar: creating spaces where women could step away from the demands of everyday life, find meaningful connection, and return to themselves feeling rested, renewed, and inspired.

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We weren't entirely sure what that would look like. Maybe we'd curate cozy getaway experiences, bring women together for local gatherings, or host retreats. Our ideas took shape through conversations, shared dreams, and a very active group text thread.

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What we did know was how we wanted women to feel.

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We wanted every woman who joined us to experience a sense of belonging. To feel cared for and nourished. To have room to breathe, reflect, laugh, create, and connect—with herself and with others.

And perhaps most importantly, we wanted women to leave with a stronger sense of who they are and what they want for the next chapter of their lives.

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Today, that shared dream has become A Nurturing Pause. Through weekend retreats, Mini Pauses, and virtual gatherings, we create opportunities for women to step outside their everyday routines and make meaningful space for themselves.

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Our experiences may look different, but the heart behind them remains the same: creating spaces where women feel welcome just as they are, discover something meaningful, and leave feeling a little more connected to themselves and one another.

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