About
We are a third space devoted to tending and nourishing mycelial networks of mutual and collective care. In this space we prioritize and center the lived experiences of Black women and all women of color. We are a generative space which means ‘life giving’. Through our art & grief nest, tea lounge, community apothecary, and culturally relevant healing offerings + seasonal gatherings.
We are changing the way we are caring for women and mothers in our communities.
We offer residency programs for artists, herbalists, and healers as well as free wellness boxes and herbal support for black mothers
The Ripple Effect: Healing One, Strengthening All
When we prioritize the healing of Black women and women of color, we initiate a powerful ripple effect that transforms the collective:
Generational Resilience: By supporting Black mothers, we pour directly into the health and future of our children, breaking cycles of trauma and replacing them with legacies of wellness.
A Blueprint for Equity: A community that is safe for BIWOC is a community that is safer for everyone. Our work identifies and dissolves systemic barriers, creating more empathetic and inclusive local spaces.
Collective Vitality: When our leaders and caregivers find a "grief nest" to process their burdens, they return to the community with renewed energy, creativity, and capacity to lead.
Cultural Preservation: Our apothecary and art spaces honor ancestral wisdom, keeping vital traditions alive that offer healing perspectives to the modern world.
Our programs Our space ALL of it is built with the intention of this in mind
This is a space for us by us
A space to take up space
A space to be cared for as we care for others and our communities
A nest
Structurally speaking we are a non profit healing justice initiative Currently being sponsored by The 418 Project
We have a robust volunteer program for community members who would like to contribute to this space
Hours & Location
Open by appointment or event invitation only
Contact to schedule appointments
connect@awc.com
We are stewarding a communal healing space on Yelamu, Ramaytush Ohlone Tribal Lands
We are located inside of the historically landmarked 524 Union St building in what is now called the north beach neighborhood of San Francisco. The building was first constructed in 1846 and was reconstructed after the earthquake and fire of 1906. It is built with old growth redwoods. Carrying with it anchors and whispers of the past. The building received its historical landmark designation due to The Paper Doll Clubs significance in the early LGBTQ movement.
Opening in 1946 The Paper Doll Club, a LGBTQ bar and supper club created a space for folks who didn’t have one. At that time serving alcohol to homosexuals was illegal. Paper Doll not only honored but celebrated folks who had otherwise been deem by society as forgotten or unworthy of dignity and care.
At Ancestral Wellspring Collective we are continuing on the legacy of this building by creating space for marginalized community members. Celebrating and nurturing their creative expression and centering their lived experiences
