A 10-week guided gathering series for women who feel like the odd one out.
Not a women’s circle. Not a social club. Just softly-held, structured experiences that make connection feel doable.
Even for the overthinkers, the socially rusty, and the “where do I even start?” women.
You don’t need to force it anymore.
You just need a place to show up and be seen.
I’ve been you.
I once Googled “how do adults make friends?”and still felt stuck.
I’ve collapsed into the couch at the end of the day, craving adult connection, but too tired, too touched-out, or too overwhelmed to do anything about it.
I’ve RSVPd yes to things and then cancelled the morning of.
I’ve walked into rooms where I didn’t know anyone and left without talking to a soul.
There is another way.
It doesn’t have to be this way.
A way where connection isn’t a performance.
Where nervous system safety comes first.
And where showing up imperfectly… is still showing up.
Hi, I’m Jessica!
I’m not a coach. I’m a host.
A woman who’s moved cities without knowing a soul. Started a family without nearby family. Changed careers. Rebuilt networks. Outgrown old circles.
I’ve done the lonely middle stretch more times than I can count.
Now I create the kinds of spaces I wish I had back then: connection-first, soft around the edges, and built for real life.
Introducing
Wild Gatherings
A 10-week gathering series for real-life connection.
Same group. Shared rhythm.
Gentle, grounded experiences that build trust and familiarity week by week.
Think women’s circle energy, but we’re walking, creating, chatting, being.
No sharing circles. No forced vulnerability.
Just simple, meaningful togetherness that grows over time.
I know you’re ready…
To feel like someone’s glad you came
To build something steady instead of hoping for random invites
To feel less awkward in group settings
To be known beyond your job or motherhood
To create a life that feels rooted again
Wild Gatherings is about…
Creating connection that grows slowly and actually sticks.
It’s about building social muscle memory without pushing, forcing, or oversharing.
It’s about coming back to yourself by being with others.
And doing it all in real life, with the same group of women, week by week.
Before Wild Gatherings
You overthink every RSVP.
You crave connection but feel rusty and unsure.
You’re tired of being the new one, or the odd one out.
You wonder if something’s wrong with you.
After Wild Gatherings
You look forward to being around these women.
You feel more confident socially without pretending.
You’ve had a laugh, a cry, a moment and it mattered.
You feel like you belong again.
The Journey
Together, we’ll gently shift from strangers to familiar faces.
Each term includes 4–5 real-life gatherings (walks, creative sessions, low-key lunches…) spaced out across the school term to feel flexible, doable, and not another thing on your list.
You don’t need to lead or share or network.
You just need to show up.
I’ll guide the group, handle the logistics, and keep the vibe safe, warm, and lightly held.
There’s space for silence. Space for laughter. Space for awkwardness.
It’s all welcome.
The Essentials
What’s included:
A 10-week gathering series with a consistent small group.
4–5 curated in-person activities across the term.
Warm facilitation, updates, and check-ins.
Gentle structure that lets connection build naturally.
Founding price: $65 per person, per term.
Aligned with Victorian school terms. Spaces are limited and open only once per term.
The waitlist gets first access - no pressure, no push.
What a typical Wild Gathering may look like…
Session 1: Meet Your Mates
We start slow. Each woman brings a flower from home (or the servo - no stress) and we create a shared bouquet, one stem at a time. It’s a grounding moment to mark that you’ve arrived, not to fix or impress, but just to be. You’ll leave this one already feeling less like a stranger.
Session 2: Bocce in the Garden
Think low-stakes, light-hearted, with plenty of space for side chat. We’ll roll a few games of garden bocce under the trees, enough movement to soften the nerves, enough stillness to talk about the real stuff. No one’s keeping score (on the field or off).
Session 3: Watercolour in the Park
A quiet morning with brushes, paint, and picnic blankets. Everything’s provided, just come as you are. Hands busy, conversation easy. We might chat. We might not. Either is perfect.
Session 4: Shared Picnic Lunch
Everyone brings a small plate (or a packet of biscuits, we’re not fussy) and we eat together. Nothing fancy, just real food, real conversation, real connection. This is usually the one where women start exchanging numbers without prompting.
Session 5: Closing Gathering
We wrap the season with reflection, warmth, and a few “can’t believe we only met a few months ago” moments. There’s space to share what’s shifted or to sit quietly and just feel it. Either way, you leave knowing something real began here.
FAQs
How big is each group?
Small. Intentionally.
Each Wild Gathering group will include around 6–10 women - just enough to feel like a community, never too big to feel overwhelming.
What kind of activities are we doing?
Think simple, grounding, conversation-friendly experiences:
• Walks
• Creative sessions
• Coffee catch-ups
• Easy lunches or outdoor hangs
No intense icebreakers. No high-energy games. Just things that feel natural even if you’re feeling a little socially out of shape.
What if I miss a week?
That’s totally okay.
Life happens, and this space is built to be low-pressure. You’ll still get the connection and rhythm across the term. You won’t be left behind.
Is this for mums only?
Nope. Some women are mums. Some aren’t. Some are juggling work and family. Some are starting over.
What matters here is your desire to connect, not your job title or family status.
Do I have to talk or share during gatherings?
Nope. There’s no circle time or “go around and introduce yourself” moments here.
You’re welcome to participate in a way that feels right for you, even if that means quietly observing at first.
What if I don’t feel confident socially?
Then this is exactly for you.
These gatherings are designed for women who feel awkward, rusty, or unsure. You don’t need confidence to come, you just need curiosity.
Will this be in the same location each week?
Not always.
Locations will shift slightly depending on the activity but they’ll always be local to the Yarra Ranges and emailed to you in advance, with full details.
