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On Nov. 4, 2023, we held “The Confluence” in Viroqua, Wisconsin. It was the result of an invitation to an annual summer picnic from Common Ground in Duluth, Minnesota, to CoCreating Community (Twin Cities, Minnesota) and Driftless United for Health Freedom (Viroqua, Wisconsin).Each of those organizations was born out of the challenges of the pandemic.
At the picnic in August 2023, we discovered that we each shared the mission of mending the social fabric, which was shredded by isolation and polarization, cultivating the vision of a more beautiful future, and exploring pathways to make it real.
After the picnic, a few of us basked in the sun at the confluence of Amity Creek and the Lester River, immersing our feet in its waters. When the idea was posed to create a regional gathering to pursue our shared vision, the response was a collective and enthusiastic, “Yes!” That seed blossomed two months later.
Just prior to our event, we learned of a remarkable synchronicity — an event in Texas just two weeks prior that shared, not only our mission of shifting society in a more positive direction, but the same name as well!
After our midwest Confluence in 2023, and having some of our organizers participate in Confluence TX 2024, we came away inspired and excited to continue the momentum.
This year, we are returning as “WisConfluence,” expanding into an additional day to cultivate richer, deeper connections. We are also honored to have the support of a new sponsor, Threefold Driftless.While the inaugural gathering was focused on connecting with other changemakers, this event is focused on sharing knowledge and tools that EMPOWER US TO CREATE the change we envision.
You are warmly invited to gather with those of shared purpose in Viroqua, the heart of Wisconsin’s ancient, sacred Driftless region.
WisConfluence is unique in its focus on highlighting the knowledge and skills of local and extended community members! This gathering is about empowering ourselves to embody our inherent power, and BE powerful changemakers in our own communities – whether in bold, visible ways or quietly behind the scenes.WisConfluence will create a welcoming space for Courageous Conversations and community-led Knowledge-Shares that will explore transformation wisdom and tools for living a more beautiful future NOW.