Join us for a facilitated meet-up where women can reflect, set intentions, and put their goals on paper in a supportive, creative space. Through reflection exercises, group discussion, and hands-on drafting—whether through bullet journaling, art, or simple lists—we’ll create personalized roadmaps for growth and accountability. No expertise required, just a willingness to explore and share in community!

Join Licensed Professional Counselor Caryn Jooste for Resilience for Service: Caring for Self While Caring for Community, a workshop designed to help women maintain energy and balance in the face of stress, compassion fatigue, and burnout. Participants will explore the Window of Tolerance framework, reflect on the parts of themselves that work hard at caregiving, and practice tools for emotion regulation – all within a supportive, understanding space. Leave equipped to safe-guard your energy so you can keep making a lasting impact. 

This month, we’re reading For Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry. With her signature warmth and wit, Henry crafts a story about love, loss, and the power of connection in unexpected places. Following a woman rebuilding her life after heartbreak, the novel explores how joy can reemerge from chaos and how beauty can be found in even the most ordinary moments. Tender, funny, and deeply human, For Great Big Beautiful Life reminds us that happiness often begins when we least expect it.

Nonprofit leaders are facing some of the most complex and demanding times in recent memory – rising community needs, shrinking resources, and a landscape in constant flux. For the third year, join The Salon for a candid conversation with women at the helm of these organizations. Panelists will share strategies for sustaining hope when the path is uncertain, cultivating resilience, and leading with courage and grace. Attendees will leave with practical tools and renewed faith in the power of adaptive, compassionate leadership.

On the fourth Monday of each month, join us for a facilitated meet-up where women can reflect, set intentions, and put their goals on paper in a supportive, creative space. Through reflection exercises, group discussion, and hands-on drafting—whether through bullet journaling, art, or simple lists—we’ll create personalized roadmaps for growth and accountability. No expertise required, just a willingness to explore and share in community!

When it comes to shaping our daily lives, local government plays a bigger role than most of us realize. However, many who want to get involved aren’t sure where to start. Join us for an evening with local government specialist Susan Hockenberry, who will demystify pathways like boards, commissions, neighborhood groups, and public service. The interactive conversation will explore how to translate passions into civic impact, and include time for informal networking over snacks and drinks.

This month, we’re continuing to read Broken Country by Clare Leslie Hall. Blending memoir and reportage, Hall traces her return to a hometown fractured by fracking, poverty, and personal loss. Through lyrical prose and unflinching honesty, she explores what it means to belong to a place that has both shaped and wounded you.

On the fourth Monday of each month, join us for a facilitated meet-up where women can reflect, set intentions, and put their goals on paper in a supportive, creative space. Through reflection exercises, group discussion, and hands-on drafting—whether through bullet journaling, art, or simple lists—we’ll create personalized roadmaps for growth and accountability. No expertise required, just a willingness to explore and share in community!

MOVED TO SEPTEMBER 29.

During hard times, providing a warm meal for someone in need is a gesture of kindness that can help brighten their day and remind them that they’re not alone. Join us at the Women’s Center & Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh to offer care and support for residents by way of a homemade meal.

We’ll chop, cook, and prepare all the ingredients for a nourishing taco bar, then serve them to residents to enjoy. Afterward, we’ll engage with the residents and their kids with fun arts and crafts activities, plus cookie and cupcake decorating.

$15: Non-Salon member
$5 for Salon members (discount code PREPMEAL)

This month, we’re reading Broken Country by Clare Leslie Hall. Blending memoir and reportage, Hall traces her return to a hometown fractured by fracking, poverty, and personal loss. Through lyrical prose and unflinching honesty, she explores what it means to belong to a place that has both shaped and wounded you. Join us for the discussion on September 8th.

Join The Salon and Steel City Rowing Club for one of our signature summer kayak outings on the Allegheny River. Launching from SCRC’s Verona boathouse, we’ll paddle to Sycamore Island — one of Pittsburgh’s last undeveloped river islands — for a short nature walk. Then we’ll drift back downstream and end the evening with snacks, drinks, and conversation on the riverside balcony. Spots are limited and fill quickly—don’t miss your chance to paddle, connect, and unwind.

This month, we’re reading The God of the Woods by Liz Moore. Set in the Adirondacks, this literary thriller unravels the decades-old mystery of a missing girl at a summer camp for the wealthy. With layered characters and a deep sense of place, Moore examines family secrets, class divides, and the cost of silence. Join us for the discussion on August 4th.

On the fourth Monday of each month, join us for a facilitated meet-up where women can reflect, set intentions, and put their goals on paper in a supportive, creative space. Through reflection exercises, group discussion, and hands-on drafting—whether through bullet journaling, art, or simple lists—we’ll create personalized roadmaps for growth and accountability. No expertise required, just a willingness to explore and share in community!

Summery Skin Contact Wines is a guided tasting and conversation led by the founders of Nine O’Clock Wines. Participants will sample a range of skin contact selections and learn how these wines are made, what they pair with, and why they’ve become a summer favorite for many. After the formal tasting, the space will stay open for perusing, conversation, and perhaps another pour. Bottles will be available to purchase after the class when you inevitably fall in love!

Join Queenside Ventures and The Salon for a special women’s chess meetup. Through strategic play, you'll strengthen your cognitive abilities, develop mindfulness, and discover how chess can help you achieve emotional balance and clarity. Whether you're a seasoned player or more of a newcomer, this program is designed for women who want to connect, grow, and challenge themselves in a supportive environment.

Join us Monday, July 21 in Bellevue for a Japanese Shibori Indigo Dyeing Workshop led by Stephanie Trounce. You’ll learn a variety of Shibori folding and resist techniques, then use natural indigo dye to transform fabric into one-of-a-kind works of art. Each participant will dye two high-quality linen napkins, with the option to bring a small cotton or natural fiber item from home. All materials and instruction are provided. No experience needed, just bring your curiosity and clothing that can get dirty. The event will be held at Stephanie’s house. Registrants will receive the address ahead of the workshop.

Join us for women’s pickleball nights at the Courts at Blue Slide, Frick Park! These casual meetups are designed for advanced beginners and intermediate players, with rotating doubles games, plenty of friendly competition, and a chance to connect with others in the community. We’ll kick things off with a quick meet-and-greet, provide all the paddles and balls you’ll need, and wrap up the night with refreshments and relaxed conversation. 

Join The Salon and Steel City Rowing Club for one of our signature summer kayak outings on the Allegheny River. Launching from SCRC’s Verona boathouse, we’ll paddle to Sycamore Island — one of Pittsburgh’s last undeveloped river islands — for a short nature walk. Then we’ll drift back downstream and end the evening with snacks, drinks, and conversation on the riverside balcony. Spots are limited and fill quickly—don’t miss your chance to paddle, connect, and unwind.

Join us for a reflective two-hour experience in Frick Park with Megan Shelly, outdoor educator and spiritual director. Through quiet walking, guided prompts, and moments of stillness, this workshop will offer space to listen deeply to where life is calling. Whether you're navigating a big decision or simply seeking to slow down and tune in, Megan will help you engage the natural world as a companion in discernment. 

This month, we’re diving into The Well-Trained Wife by Tia Levings. Telling the story of a woman who escaped a patriarchal Christian cult, the powerful memoir explores themes of self-discovery and breaking free control.

Join Queenside Ventures and The Salon for a special women’s chess meetup. Through strategic play, you'll strengthen your cognitive abilities, develop mindfulness, and discover how chess can help you achieve emotional balance and clarity. Whether you're a seasoned player or more of a newcomer, this program is designed for women who want to connect, grow, and challenge themselves in a supportive environment.

Join us for women’s pickleball nights at the Courts at Blue Slide, Frick Park! These casual meetups are designed for advanced beginners and intermediate players, with rotating doubles games, plenty of friendly competition, and a chance to connect with others in the community. We’ll kick things off with a quick meet-and-greet, get some good exercise, and wrap up the night with refreshments and relaxed conversation. 

On the fourth Monday of each month, join us for a facilitated meet-up where women can reflect, set intentions, and put their goals on paper in a supportive, creative space. Through reflection exercises, group discussion, and hands-on drafting—whether through bullet journaling, art, or simple lists—we’ll create personalized roadmaps for growth and accountability. No expertise required, just a willingness to explore and share in community!

Join us for an immersive, hands-on Floral Wisdom workshop exploring flower arranging, mental health, and vocational discernment at the serene Eleven Mile Farm. The two-hour session will kick off with Becca Ringham, Eleven Mile’s founder, sharing her journey from Clinical Psychologist to Flower Farmer. Becca will introduce us to the neuroscience of nature before leading us in a walking meditation to forage flowers in the field. To end the evening, we’ll each craft a personal arrangement and reflect on what’s blooming in our lives this season.

If you find yourself caught in the same loops—procrastination, doomscrolling, or feeling overwhelmed before the day even starts—this workshop offers a way to pivot. In Because This Isn’t Working, you’ll design your own way forward, guided by what matters most to you and resourced by small, doable practices. We’ll start by looking at the energy behind your actions using two concepts: Organizing Principles (what guides you) and Animating Principles (the qualities you choose to embody). Then, you’ll create a personalized toolkit of micro-practices and inner-cues to support you in the moments you need it most. This workshop is offered by Maggy Navin of the creative research studio Regarding Dew.

Note that participation is limited to 8.

This month, we’re diving into The Well-Trained Wife by Tia Levings. Telling the story of a woman who escaped a patriarchal Christian cult, the powerful memoir explores themes of self-discovery and breaking free control.

On the fourth Monday of each month, join us for a facilitated meet-up where women can reflect, set intentions, and put their goals on paper in a supportive, creative space. Through reflection exercises, group discussion, and hands-on drafting—whether through bullet journaling, art, or simple lists—we’ll create personalized roadmaps for growth and accountability. No expertise required, just a willingness to explore and share in community!

Join Stephanie Rouch, PhD, for Awakening the Multidimensional Self, a transformative workshop that leverages the chakras to help you uncover hidden aspects of yourself, reconnect with your creativity and intuition, and release the pressure to be perfect. Through an immersive blend of personal storytelling, neuroscience, guided practices, group discussion, and journaling, you’ll explore how meditation and visualization can create deep, lasting change. By the end of the experience, you’ll gain clarity on what you truly want, strengthen your trust in your inner wisdom, and experience an energetic shift toward embracing a life that feels fully aligned and authentic.

Have you found yourself achieving traditional markers of success – career advancement, financial stability – but still carry a persistent sense of unease or discontent? In Finding Your Direction: Uncovering Your Hidden Values, Emma Bedford, MSW and LCSW, helps surface the authentic drivers beneath your decisions, desires, and sense of self. If you’re ready to ask deep questions and move from a life shaped by expectations to one grounded in clarity and purpose, this small group workshop is for you.

Note that participation is limited to 5 women. Also note that a reflective assignment requiring 30-60 minutes of thoughtful consideration will be due 24 hours in advance of the session

This month, we’re diving into The Well-Trained Wife by Tia Levings. Telling the story of a woman who escaped a patriarchal Christian cult, the powerful memoir explores themes of self-discovery and breaking free control.