Rowan Tree

It may not be the Treehouse, but The Sandbox Paso Robles is a pretty sweet place to work while I’m in California visiting a bunch of family! I needed a space to take some big calls and get work done and I was psyched to get a day pass for this great spot only minutes away from my SIL’s. (I was taking calls in her garage!)

We couldn’t stay apart for too long! When you are best friends and amazing partners, you can’t wait to work together again. Now it’s official Amy joined Kate at PFS 2 weeks ago and we got right back into the groove again! 💜

When in the UK one must take a moment to snap a pic with a Rowan Tree!

Thank you Sesh Coworking] for the opportunity to share our journey from inception to closing with all of the ups and downs in between. We wouldn’t trade our experience and we definitely uncovered so much about ourselves along the way.

Link to Sesh Coworking] to listen and check them out if you are ever in Houston!

https://seshcoworking.com/podcasts/what-its-like-to-close-your-business/

Love that the Rowan Tree coffee club has reunited at for their weekly Friday Tea Talk. 💜

What a lovely way to wrap up the week, coworking at Check out the new Tea Club membership! Kate is member #3. Amy is #5!

Just a little down time this past weekend - the perfect way to relax, reset, and release. 💜

Yesterday was the last day of the Treehouse chapter. First a walk through with our landlord Pete. He played a big role in our story and many people are happier, more successful, and fulfilled because of him. He believe in our idea from the very beginning. He took a chance on us and provided support through all of covid. Without it we likely would have closed two years ago. We couldn’t have asked for a better landlord.

We followed up our walk through with a tasty lunch at Lake Anne and a lovely massages. It was important to us to celebrate our accomplishments and take a moment for our tired bodies.

Uncomfortable closing? Hate talking about pricing? Learn a natural, comfortable way to be confident selling your services, in just 3 days! Eric Byrd, our Cogrowth Cohort partner, mentor, and original BROwan, has created the Comfortable Selling Bootcamp that we are thrilled to help promote. Why? Because he has found the perfect, honest balance that speaks to people who want to approach selling differently. No longer do you have to rely on tricks, “persuasion,” or being pushy. There is a better, more comfortable way to sell that lets you be you…and gets better results, too! Learn how to focus on the client’s perspective to make the conversation flow. TODAY is the last day to sign up so don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity! - https://loom.ly/3tBICSI

Comfortable Selling Bootcamp Feel shaky selling? Uncomfortable closing? Discover a natural & effective way to get confident selling services to get more great clients.

We will be Bare Branches (aka member self-serve) in observance of Indigenous Peoples Day. If you have a fob you are welcome to pop-in. If you are a member without a fob and need entry, give us a ring.

Our final coffee club this morning was silly and lovely. We will miss seeing this crew!

Chances are that is you follow us, you also run a business and/or have to sell. And if you are like us, you are also probably trying to find the balance between being persistent and icky. You’ve learned the need to sell 1-on-1 to get clients, but the selling doesn’t have to feel yucky. You don’t have to rely on tricks, “persuasion,” or being pushy. The Comfortable Selling Bootcamp taught by Eric Byrd, our cohort partner and FEARless Selling Coach, will teach you a more natural, comfortable way to be confident selling your sevices. Remove the dread of “the sale.” Learn to talk freely about what you love to do with people who want it during the Comfortable Selling Bootcamp. Apply today! - https://loom.ly/3tBICSI

Comfortable Selling Bootcamp Feel shaky selling? Uncomfortable closing? Discover a natural & effective way to get confident selling services & get more great clients.

Gmar hatimah tovah to our friends who will be observing Yom Kippur. This Wednesday, we will be Bare Branches (aka member self-serve). If you have a fob you are welcome to pop-in.

Social4Good (S4G) brings together engaged women who want to meet new people and support the organizations that make our community strong through the power of collective philanthropy. Each month S4G curates events supporting local philanthropies through monetary, in-kind or volunteer support. In September, S4G will host their fourth annual drive to support Fairfax Diapers during National Diaper Need Awareness Week. Recognizing the need for diapers in Fairfax County is greater than ever, a goal has been set to donate 25,000 diapers to meet one month’s demand by local families. Your financial donation of $25 provides up to 180 diapers and gives Fairfax Diapers flexibility to purchase what they need when they need it. Sponsor diapers today! - https://loom.ly/YAVRvYw

Social4Good | Grapevine Learn more about Social4Good such as its mission, community impact, and how you can join or make a one-time online donation.

L’Shana Tova! In observance of Rosh Hashanah, we will be closed to the public tomorrow and it will be member self-serve.

We love our !

There are a few missing but we could feel their love from afar (even if it was just upstairs!) These are our caretakers and our staff who helped us take care of the Treehouse and all the nutty stuff behind the scenes. Today we had a thank you lunch together.
Dear ones, missing ( Sarah — words will never express our gratitude for you. You made us better, you made us stronger, you deepened our roots. Here’s to our connections thriving forever.

On the first Friday of the month, our Coffee Club meets in person at Rowan Tree!

We will fire up the coffee machine and hot water for tea and gather together inside and/or outside to socialize.

This event is OPEN TO ALL, not just members.

There is never an agenda for Coffee Club and we never know where the conversation will lead! In fact, while it's only scheduled for an hour, we sometimes lose track of time.

Come caffeinate, discuss hot topics, laugh, and connect with the Rowan Tree community!

Join us for our monthly Antiracism + Equity in Action session on the 3rd Wednesday of each month! The next session is on Wednesday, August 17th, 2022 at 12 PM.

This event is open to Rowan Tree members and friends. Please note that while our antiracism + equity in action activities many times focuses on the antiracism and equity work required of our white identifying members, our discussion is always open to all...to attend, comment, or critique.

Additionally, we openly invite our members who identify as black, indigenous, and people of color to provide any feedback, comments, and critique, either publicly, privately, or both. But we respect those who choose not to participate or engage.

"Looking for a change of scenery and to be more productive outside of your house? Or need a place to occasionally meet with a client or small team? Have you tried a shared workspace, also known as coworking? It can be a perfect solution when you need to occasionally get away from your house. With countless coworking spaces now populating the Northern Virginia area though, it may be hard to pick the perfect one for you."

Check out our blog page to peruse the list we put together of the “Top 8 Places to Cowork in Northern Virginia” and see which one is the best fit for you! https://loom.ly/2NMc6_c

Top 8 Places to Cowork in Northern Virginia » Rowan Tree With so many coworking spaces it may be hard to pick the perfect one for you. Here are the top 8 places to cowork in Northern Virginia.

Strategic planning, employee onboarding, and sunshine inspiration. We understand teams need to meet in person occasionally and we can provide a space to spread out and safely collaborate.

Book your next company gathering at Rowan Tree today!
https://loom.ly/UVZ8jvg

Join us on Wednesday, July 20th, 2022 at 12 PM for our next Antiracism + Equity in Action session!

This event is open to Rowan Tree members and friends. Please note that while our antiracism + equity in action activities many times focuses on the antiracism and equity work required of our white identifying members, our discussion is always open to all...to attend, comment, or critique.

Additionally, we openly invite our members who identify as black, indigenous, and people of color to provide any feedback, comments, and critique, either publicly, privately, or both. But we respect those who choose not to participate or engage.

The D.C. stop of Luminary’s In This Together Tour in partnership with JPMorgan Chase’s Women on the Move Initiative took place last month. A recent WTOP article detailed the workshop and its importance in regards to helping advance women who own businesses and those in the process of starting them. Women face greater challenges to be able to run their businesses such as a lack of access to information and resources.

This day-long event was chock full of sessions that covered information essential to closing those gaps around skill-building and leveling up for women in business while also giving them an opportunity to help build their networks and create a sense of community. All of the featured women in the article agree this is vital for those working to get a business going.

Co-Founder Amy says she wishes a resource such as this existed when Rowan Tree started out because, “there are things that you’re figuring out along the way, but just feeling safe and feeling like you can the information and you can process it, you can ask questions - that’s so important.” You can read the full article on WTOP’s website and learn more about the importance of women in business coming together!
Read More: https://loom.ly/pWoUhA0

"Rowan Tree was founded on the pillars of friendship, women supporting women, and collaboration over competition with the theory that the closer women work together, the more successful and fulfilled they become. As DCfempreneur has an overlapping mission, it was a natural transition to merge the two communities as DCfempreneur is dissolving. The transition will officially occur on May 1. In the meantime, Rowan Tree will host a series of events to provide opportunities for DCfempreneur and Rowan Tree members to mix and mingle."

Check out our blog page to continue reading, “Rowan Tree Welcomes DCfempreneur Under Its Branches”! https://loom.ly/p4HZ-nA

Rowan Tree Acquires DCfempreneur, Opening More Opportunities for Local Women Business Owners » Rowan Tree Women-focused professional community DCfempreneur is dissolving, with membership merging into Rowan Tree, a coworking and cogrowth business community focused on women, open to all.

Join us for our weekly Coffee Club to caffeinate, discuss hot topics, laugh, and connect with the Rowan Tree community.

There is never an agenda and we never know where the conversation will lead!

We meet in person on the first Friday of the month, and virtually on the following Fridays.

This event is OPEN TO ALL! Click the link to register - https://loom.ly/XRMof8U

Coffee Club (Virtual, Social Event) | Events OPEN TO ALL Join us for our weekly Coffee Club to caffeinate, discuss hot topics, laugh, and connect with the Rowan Tree community.  There is never an agenda and we never…

Magic happens when we are together! Let's gather at the Treehouse to meet and connect with other Rowan Tree members.

Our next Members' Happy Hour is July 15th, 2022 at 4 PM. Bring a snack or drink to share. Of course, there's always free coffee and tea for you to enjoy!

This event is open to Rowan Tree members. Click here to RSVP - https://loom.ly/ZmPht1M

Member Happy Hour (In-Person) | Events Let's gather at the Treehouse to meet and connect with other Rowan Tree members. Magic happens when we are together!   Bring a snack or drink to share. Of course there's…

Missing girls’ night out? Our beautiful Treehouse is large enough to safely gather your best girlfriends in the same space at a safe social distance and it’s available for evening private rentals 7-days a week!

Click the link to reserve space for your next event!
https://loom.ly/UVZ8jvg

REMINDER: We will be Bare Branches (aka Member Self-Serve) the week of July 4th (starting at noon on Fri, July 1 through Fri, July 😎 to encourage everyone to take some happy and well-deserved relaxation time.

What is Bare Branches? We do not hold regularly scheduled Rowgramming (e.g., Power Hours) and members will be self-serve. The door will be locked. If you have a key fob, you can let yourself in. If you do not have a key fob we can let you in remotely.

Good coffee and good convos coming your way Friday morning at 8:30am! All are welcome to join.

OPEN TO ALL

Join us for our weekly Coffee Club to caffeinate, discuss hot topics, laugh, and connect with the Rowan Tree community.

There is never an agenda and we never know where the conversation will lead!

We meet in-person on the first Friday of the month, and virtually on the following Fridays.

Click the link to register: https://loom.ly/Ry00ixE

Post-workout, coffee talk, and from our new Lake Anna Treehouse! (Ok just kidding it’s not ours but a girl can dream!)

Let’s set goals and hold each other accountable to crank through a project on our to-do list.

Join us either in-person at the Treehouse or virtually at 9:45 am to connect, or at 10:00 am to put your nose to the grindstone.

June 30th- 9:45 am State Intent | 10:00-11:00 am Work

Plan your spring and summer events now! Have you been hosting the annual family gathering at your place for years, but with all the quarantine babies born this year, your tribe has officially outgrown everyone being together at home?

If you’re looking for a family-friendly space (we even have a room dedicated to lactating mothers) that won’t break the bank check out the Rowan Tree community space conveniently located in Herndon right off the Fairfax County Parkway.

Click the Treehouse Event Rental link to book your next event: https://loom.ly/CuYgBqQ

Meet Melissa Lew!

Business description: “Melissa Lew started her namesake studio in the beautiful hills of Virginia in 2005. Inspired by adventure, timeless symbolism and natural wonders, her gift ready, handmade jewelry celebrates the world around us and our experiences. Each meaningful piece comes with a card and enclosure for easy gifting. There are a variety of messages to help you find the right words. Melissa Lew jewelry is handmade from a variety of eco-friendly materials including bamboo and stainless steel. All cards are printed on recycled stock with vegetable based inks. Melissa Lew was named a Virginia Living Magazine Made in Virginia winner in 2015.”

What makes your art unique: “My aesthetic is a mixture of east meets west culture since I was born and raised in Virginia.”

Check out her website: www.melissalew.com

Amy and Kate took this weekend to recharge with each other, our families, and our other dear friends. In fact, Ryan is Kate’s childhood friend who introduced her to Amy. We swam in the river, played tons of games, laughed, and enjoyed the ease and comfort of old friendships.
And witnessing our kids play together is just a little bit of a miraculous feeling. They are a pretty amazing group of young people.
So now, we will get back to work to make sure the world these kids grow up in is the one they deserve: one that is free, that celebrates diversity, love, and CHOICE.