Humans are designed for deep connection. We yearn to gather in sacred council with one another. We long for spaces that are held by ritual, so that we can speak truthfully in the presence of others. Gathering together in a circle is our most innate way of being. It is where we can come to know the power of belonging - to ourselves, and to one another. 

A guided journey to bring your circle from idea to reality 

6 week online group experience

Circle Craft

There is a circle of women, waiting to hold you, as you hold them in return.

Enrollment for Circle Craft is currently closed and will be re-opening Fall '23.

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A circle is an intentional gathering of beings with a shared, sacred purpose. 

are ones where you feel connected to the most honest version of yourself, and are able to share that truth with those around you, trusting the circle to hold you. 

Circles are potent spaces, in that they allow us to become our most wise and grounded selves, while at the same time freely expressing our raw human parts. The circles I dream of for you are deep, and tender. They hold the nuances and complexities of the lives we live and the beings that we are, with love. 

We transcend the limitations imposed on us by our society, we dream bigger, we feel stronger, we love more tenderly. 

CIRCLES ARE MEDICINE FOR OUR WEARY SOULS. 

The circles I dream of for you

There is something magical, otherworldly even, that happens when we gather in a circle of women. We become greater than the sum of our parts. 

We begin with coming together in a circle. And before long, the circle becomes a web, spiraling out further than we could have ever imagined. 

And, I believe a circle can do more than just hold those who are present. A women’s circle can transform a moment, can transform a person, can transform a community, and can - in turn - transform the world. 

In Circle Craft, we’ll learn the art of tending a circle, so that you can stop wishing you had one and start being in one. 

you will feel empowered to host your very own circle in your community. I know that can feel like a leap, but we’ll hold each other through the process every step of the way. And we’ll practice doing it imperfectly. 

By the end of our six-weeks together in Circle Craft

Together, we’ll explore

the matriarchal principles of relationship, nurturance, and equality, and learn the skills we need to cultivate and hold circles of women. 

And yet, still we yearn to gather together, because the longing for interconnection is embedded deeply in our bones. 

When we gather together in circle, we can begin the work of repairing the wounds we’ve experienced in our lifetimes and the harm perpetuated or experienced by our ancestral lineages. By seeing and witnessing each other, exactly as we are, we unravel stories of not-enoughness. When we practice emotional tending, of ourselves and others, we begin to heal patterns of disconnection and isolation. 

For so long, many of us have been suffering in isolation under the nuclear family, individualist dream we’ve been sold in modern society.

I yearn for a world where we all gather together at our kitchen tables, or in front of our hearths, to do once more what our ancestors have always done - to circle. 

Our culture has stripped us of the village and instead offered up the myth of individual thriving. We are left feeling lonely, disconnected, and disenchanted. 

As women, we’ve felt our power suppressed for generations, and that harm has never ended. For hundreds of years, patriarchal systems of power have separated women from their communal ways of being and made us feel like we couldn’t trust each other. Many of us have learned to feel unsafe with other women, and are haunted by painful experiences of exclusion, bullying, or malicious gossip.


Each week, you’ll have access to: 

A video lesson from me walking you through the steps of calling together your own circle. These lessons will be 30-minutes or less so that you can steadily and sustainably work your way to hosting your first circle, while also tending to your life’s care. You can watch the videos at any time, but I recommend you schedule a sacred spot in your calendar earlier in the week so that you can allow the information to integrate and keep you moving forward.

A weekly worksheet, that will guide you step-by-step in planning and holding your first circle, so that you don’t have to keep it all in your head and try to remember what to focus on each week. And, by the end of our time together, you will have created your very own circle workbook that can support you on your circling journey.

A weekly live call with me, where you’ll be guided in rituals, ask me any questions that might be bubbling up for you, and connect with fellow circle tenders. These calls are intended to support you so that you feel held as you make courageous steps toward holding a circle of your own. Because the last thing I want is for your to create circle without receiving the benefits of it as well.

You’ll also be invited to participate in a private connection space (hosted on Thinkific) for sharing resources, talking through anything keeping you stuck, and supporting each other throughout the experience so that you don’t have to feel like you’re doing this alone. You will have a team of supporters and accountability buddies at the ready! 

In Circle Craft, I’ll provide you with the tools and support you need to host a circle confidently without freaking out last minute and canceling (been there, done that). 

More specifically, here’s some of what we’ll cover together 

I understand that the reason you probably want to start a circle, is so you can be in a circle yourself. You likely don’t want to be the only one responsible for doing all the planning, the work, and the holding. We’ll talk about how to shift this dynamic over time and distribute circle-tending so you can get your needs met in the circle too. 

How to get your own needs met in the circle.

Every supportive circle I have been a part of has begun with setting clear, intentional agreements together. This kind of group design is an important component of circle crafting, and we’ll explore how to do it.

How to create agreements that hold the container in integrity.

I know the struggle of making connections as an adult with like-minded people, and that struggle is real. And at the same time, I promise you, your people are out there. We’ll figure out how to find them together. 

How to find people in your own community to circle with.

I know sometimes it can be hard to be “that” friend. Maybe you’re afraid of being perceived as too “woo”. But we’ve been circling for generations! We’re just remembering something we all already know, deep within us. We’ll talk about how to hold the fear of what people might think, and do the thing anyway. 

How to move through the fear of people thinking you’re weird when you ask them to join a circle. 

Conflict in group dynamics is completely normal and healthy, and it can sometimes feel daunting to anticipate the fractures that might unfold. We’ll talk about how to move through challenges and grow stronger together. 

What to do when your circle goes awry.

I’ve experienced the gift of being in a circle that has lasted for 8 years, so I know some secrets about crafting circles that can stand the test of time. I’ll give you the inside scoop and offer tools and suggestions to keep the momentum going in your circle as well. 

The secrets to the longevity of a circle.

Feelings are going to happen. People are going to cry. That’s part of the power and beauty of circles. And, it can be a lot. So we’ll explore how to hold space and dive into what it means to truly witness one another.

How to hold space for tough situations when they come up. 

We’ll explore different situations in which it may or may not make sense to charge money, and how that dynamic can shift the intention of the circle. We’ll get clear on the purpose of your circle, and what makes most sense for you in regards to this. 

Deciding whether or not to charge money for your circle.

Call Schedule:
These are 90-min calls  

Thurs, April 27 @ 12:30pm PT/3:30pm ET

Wed, May 3rd @ 12:30pm PT/3:30pm ET

Wed, May 10th @ 12:30pm PT/3:30pm ET

Wed, May 17th @ 12:30pm PT/3:30pm ET

Wed, May 24th @ 12:30pm PT/3:30pm ET

Wed, May 31st @ 12:30pm PT/3:30pm ET

While I have learned the art of circling from many teachers, I want to honor the work of Jean Shinoda Bolen, and in particular her book The Millionth Circle. This book, and the teachings within, have been the anchor I’ve returned to when I’ve felt lost or unsteady in my own circles.

Beyond being a circle tender, I am a writer, host of the Belonging podcast, retreat facilitator, and community holder. I wrote the book, Root & Ritual: Timeless Ways to Connect to Land, Lineage, Community, & the Self. I’ve dedicated my life and work to supporting women to experience a deep sense of belonging by connecting with the cycles of nature, ancestral wisdom, working with their hands, and being in community.

I have been circling, in some form, for over a decade. While I wasn’t raised in communities of women deeply holding one another, when I experienced circling it quickly became the catalyst for my own empowerment and aliveness. I hold, and participate in circles, imperfectly. But that doesn’t cause me to waiver from my devotion to the practice. 

I have been a part of soup circles, hair-braiding circles, political discourse circles, herbal medicine making circles, and full moon & new moon circles. All of these spaces have offered valuable and important medicine for my yearning heart. 

My life’s journey has shown me that we aren’t meant to do any of this thing called life alone, that we thrive when we are held in sacred circle, in community. 

More than anything, I desire a world in which everyone shares the abundance of their gardens at the long tables of their communities. 

Circle Craft is for women who deeply long for more connection, care and community. 

It is for women who want to remember a different way of being, who yearn to reclaim their ancestral legacy of gathering with other women. 

It is for those who are ready to do the work of unraveling fear and isolation, and creating connection and tender receptivity instead. 

It is for women who feel emboldened to rise to both the challenge and beauty of walking a path that runs counter to so much we are taught, but that we so desperately need.  

It is for mothers, and also those who are not yet, or do not plan to be, mothers. 

And, Circle Craft is a non-binary and trans-inclusive space. 

All are welcome around this table.

Circles are sacred. They help us remember our way back to ourselves, back to each other, and back to a different way of being. 

Enrollment for Circle Craft is currently closed and will be re-opening Fall '23

JOIN THE WAITLIST

FAQ'S

I have a question about whether or not this is for me. How can I get in touch with you to ask?

Will this be a welcoming place for my marginalized identity(ies)?

What are people saying about learning to craft circles with you?

What’s your refund or cancellation policy?

Absolutely, yes. We welcome all of you and make space for that to be celebrated and honored.

Here are a couple of testimonials from folks who have done circling work with me in the past:

"I feel bigger, lighter, and more connected to myself, my vision for the kind of world I want to create, and to others. I have a circle of folks that meet together regularly to do this kind of work and I get to facilitate because I've learned that this is just another part of who I am. I am a circle leader. I hold space for people. I allow them to be real, vulnerable, honest, and open. And people transform. And I transform. And Becca gave me opportunity after opportunity to solidify these things about myself in a space that felt sacred and holy." - Erin 

"In addition to facilitating some life long relationships, this program helped me to realize my own personal power. Becca brought us together in a place of love and respect and facilitated a sisterhood that cannot be equaled in any other place or any other time. I have learned so much and I am honoured to be able to be a part of this program." - Jen

"I felt comfortable being vulnerable and connecting with women in a more open and honest way. Becca didn't shy away or avoid difficult topics that come up when exploring these issues. She encouraged and supported us while we did the hard work, explored tough concepts and questions, and thus were able to achieve more depth of transformation." - Maya

I am unable to offer any refunds for this program, so please be 100% sure you are in when you sign up. 

Feel free to email us at support@beccapiastrelli.com and we’ll discuss. We’ll support you in making the best decision for you.

Will this be a welcoming place for my marginalized identity(ies)?

What are people saying about learning to craft circles with you?

What’s your refund or cancellation policy?

I have a question about whether or not this is for me. How can I get in touch with you to ask?

Here are a couple of testimonials from folks who have done circling work with me in the past:

"I feel bigger, lighter, and more connected to myself, my vision for the kind of world I want to create, and to others. I have a circle of folks that meet together regularly to do this kind of work and I get to facilitate because I've learned that this is just another part of who I am. I am a circle leader. I hold space for people. I allow them to be real, vulnerable, honest, and open. And people transform. And I transform. And Becca gave me opportunity after opportunity to solidify these things about myself in a space that felt sacred and holy." - Erin 

"In addition to facilitating some life long relationships, this program helped me to realize my own personal power. Becca brought us together in a place of love and respect and facilitated a sisterhood that cannot be equaled in any other place or any other time. I have learned so much and I am honoured to be able to be a part of this program." - Jen

"I felt comfortable being vulnerable and connecting with women in a more open and honest way. Becca didn't shy away or avoid difficult topics that come up when exploring these issues. She encouraged and supported us while we did the hard work, explored tough concepts and questions, and thus were able to achieve more depth of transformation." - Maya

FAQ'S

I have a question about whether or not this is for me. How can I get in touch with you to ask?

Will this be a welcoming place for my marginalized identity(ies)?

What are people saying about learning to craft circles with you?

What’s your refund or cancellation policy?

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