A place to gather, connect and grow.
Hestia’s Grove exists for women who have lost their village. Whether isolation came from marriage, motherhood or a life stage no one prepared you for, we’re here to help you rebuild it.
We’re a community supporting women in St. Louis and online. Through gatherings and conversation, we foster dialogue, build connection and spark collective action, so women can create healthier futures for themselves and the next generation.
Rooted in St. Louis. Growing online.
Hestia’s Grove began from a hard season.
For years, Serena privately navigated difficult relational dynamics and divorce. She poured her energy into holding everything together while deeper issues she couldn’t yet name took root beneath the surface.
Until she opened up to one friend. Then another. Then another.
Their stories helped her name her own experience, and they showed her another way forward.
At the same time, often on the other side of the country, co-founder Emily was navigating her own life transition.
After years searching for a sense of belonging, a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for full time travel left her both happier, but also feeling more isolated than ever before.
Serena and Emily met by chance, connecting instantly—as if subconsciously both knew they had found the exact person they needed in this phase of life.
Only a few weeks into their friendship, Serena shared her vision for a modern day village. A third space in her hometown of St. Louis to support women through seasons of transition - and every moment in between.
In that moment, the first seed of Hestia's Grove was planted.
Milo & Luna
our curious explorers and co-conspirators
Milo and Luna are the reason we keep going. They are the ones who ask the questions that make us pause and the ones who remind us that every day is a brand new adventure waiting to be discovered.
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Our Team
Get to know us
Don Francis
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Tess Brown
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What
We Cherish
01.
Honesty Over Perfection
We share the real stuff—the messes, the meltdowns, and the moments that don't make the highlight reel.
02.
Connection Through Stories
We believe shared experiences build community and foster a sense of belonging.
03.
Intentional Living
Finding meaning and joy in the everyday choices we make as a family.
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