The Red Tent Movement is a women’s collective response to the best selling novel, The Red Tent, written by Anita Diamant in 1997. The book is a historical fiction story that details the life of the Biblical character, Dinah, daughter of Jacob and Leah, sister of Joseph. The Red Tent refers to the tent where (according to the ancient laws) women must retreat to while they are menstruating or giving birth. The story is about the relationships that are formed in the tent. The book inspired women to create their own Red Tent gatherings all over the world. The Red Tent represents “The Mother Womb” where we all come from.

In 2017, I attended my first Red Tent in Nashville. I was touched by the vulnerability, transparency, and strength of all those who attended. It felt like a sacred space, a way for women to be themselves without judgement. It felt EMPOWERING. The movement inspired me to start a Red Tent in the Murfreesboro area. In 2018, I co-facilitated my first Red Tent outdoors with Mariah Norton @ Hop Springs Brewery in Murfreesboro. After Spirit Oak was built, Red Tent was moved to our property. Over the years, Murfreesboro Red Tent has grown to include significant others, men, and children on occasion. This decision was made collectively by Murfreesboro Red Tent.