hootenanny!, hoot·en·an·ny, /ˈho͞otnˌanē/

An informal gathering with music and sometimes dancing.

My late mother, Marie grew up in the rural mountains of northern Idaho and often spoke fondly of something called a hootenanny. Everyone would gather together with their handmade instruments and play music together. It was always described as a time of connectedness and joy that she longed for after moving to Boise, ID. She always found ways to bring that spirit into our lives. This brand is deeply personal, as it is defined by her tenacity and stubborn determination to not take life too seriously.

I believe that healing is much more than “doing the work”. Healing means feeling safe in our bodies, experiencing curiosity, having excitement for life, feeling joy, engaging in play, and connecting to safe community. How beautiful it is that we have the opportunity to befriend our nervous systems and LIVE again. This is the beating heart of hootenanny. A joyful approach to healing.