queer joy circle
Cultivating joy through nature connection and queer community.
Practice Joy
Join a small group of LGBTQ+ adults for a series where we practice joy. Queer joy is resilience and resistance, yet it’s a complex emotion requiring action. This circle series will allow us to explore and cultivate joy with other queer folks in the beautiful natural world.
Each week we will have a different theme to guide our joy-building. Come as you are. You deserve the possibilities.
Weekly Schedule
Biweekly Tuesdays | 6pm-8pm
Sept 1st - Nature and Joy - Welcome to the land (finding your joy and barriers)
Sept 15th - Creativity and Joy - Artistic expression
Sept 29th - Movement and Joy - Following intuition
Oct 13th - Connection and Joy - Queer community and gathering
$200 to register for all meetings
*This is designed as a four-part experience, and each meeting builds on the last. Please register only if you can attend most or all of the sessions.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Crosby Farms Regional Park. An exact location with directions will be emailed to you the week before we meet.
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I will email you to cancel Queer Joy Circle if the weather is not safe (e.g., extreme low temps, lightning). However, the natural world provides so many lessons for healing and growth, even during different seasons and weather. I plan to be there in rain or shine, and we can weather it together.
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One of the benefits of nature-based healing is finding movements that benefit you - sometimes this may involve sitting peacefully by the river, other times it may involve walking along a path, other times it may involve a more rigorous hike. I encourage you to bring:
Walking shoes
Journal and pen
Weather appropriate activewear
Water and/or trail snacks
Any medications you may need - if you have allergies, take your medications beforehand
Sunscreen and/or bugspray
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We always move slowly, but sometimes the gathering takes place off-trail on uneven ground with small hills and natural obstacles. While we take breaks, it does involve sustained time on your feet. You’re welcome to move at your own pace or step away as needed.
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These events are intentionally queer-centered spaces to promote queer joy, queer connection, and queer resilience.
If you’re questioning your identity, you are welcome to join!
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The price is $200 total and includes all 4 meetings.
This is designed as a four-part experience, and each meeting builds on the last. Please register only if you can attend most or all of the sessions.
Cancellations made 14 or more days before the first meeting receive a full refund.
Cancellations made 7–13 days before the first meeting receive a 50% refund.
Cancellations made less than 7 days before the group begins are non-refundable.
If we’re able to fill your spot from the waitlist prior to the series starting, you'll receive a full refund.
If you're unable to attend after the group has started, refunds are not available for missed sessions.