Rowan Tree
3/18/2019
Have you heard about the coolest new place in town? It's called Rowan Tree which is a women-centered coworking space. I don't need actual office space as I have my beautiful office 3 minutes away from Rowan Tree. What I am enjoying as a community member at Rowan Tree is the "cogrowth" piece of the Rowan Tree mosaic. That is the part where woman collaborate and connect and it has been a rich addition to my life both personally and professionally.
I walk into the 'Tree' as I keep calling it and feel like I am Norm walking into Cheers; everyone knows my name, gives me a big hello and, at many events, will even offer me a glass of wine.
Rowan Tree opened in December and I have been to a cogrowth event almost weekly; I have done a painting class, a card making workshop, I have been to a documentary viewing followed by discussion, a vision board workshop and several business development presentations. There is so much happening that I just can't make it to all of the Rowgramming. They also offer yoga twice a week, short massages once a month and ever-flowing (good) coffee and tea from local shops.
What does this have to do with a therapy practice? My motto is "a happy Laurie makes for darn good therapy". The more I adhere to self-care, be it mental, physical or emotional, the better I am with my clients. When I am at peace, I am listening deeper and supporting better. As I instruct all of my clients, we have to take care of ourselves so that we can be available for others.
The co-founders, Amy Dagliano and Kate Viggiano Janich, have created a beautiful space with fantastic people. They have thought of everything; quiet space, social space, meeting space, eating space, lactation space. Cozy couches, proper tables for working, beautiful decor and even a phone holder in the bathroom.
Amy and Kate are not just running the space, they have become my friends; we check in, share ideas and just laugh. I have found that all of the members are warm and friendly and have quickly met many new people. Meeting so many smart and talented local women running their own businesses has been truly inspiring.
If you can't find me at the 457 on Carlisle, peek on over at Rowan Tree, you will probably find me trying to work there, but really just having a warm, fuzzy playdate.