Women in Lions Symposium
Wednesday, May 13, 2026. 5-8 pm.
Hakone Estate and Gardens
21000 Big Basin Way, Saratoga, CA 95070 | MAP/DIRECTIONS
About the Event
Inviting all women to attend an intimate, elegant garden tea with hearty hors d’oeuvres at Hakone Gardens, inspiring women through meaningful conversation, leadership, and connection. The evening includes featured speakers, networking, a service project assembling summer camp kits for unhoused children served by LifeMoves.org, and mindfulness/self-care stations throughout the gardens to help us nourish ourselves as we care for others.
Speakers
Kat Da Silva bio
Be The Change Collective
Being. In Breath. In Commnity.
Kat will guide guests through grounding breath moments and sensory experiences woven throughout the evening, gently anchoring the room and creating space to arrive, connect, and be fully present.
Dr. Simone Lundquist bio
Open Doors to Future Possibilities, Founder and Executive Director
“Putting Yourself First: Why Self-Care isn’t Selfish”
Helen Grays-Jones bio
Meriwest Community Foundation, Executive Director
“Fulfilling Your Life’s Purpose”
Jenny Athena Wong bio
Author of “Mothers Lead: A Memoir, A Modern Woman, A Mission”
Women In Lions International Leadership Team
District 4-C6 Women and Families Specialist
Symposium Co-MC
Anna Truong Lopez bio
Meriwest Credit Union
Symposium Co-MC
Activation Spaces
Visioning Corner Pause, breathe, and get clear. Guests are guided through a simple visioning practice, reflecting on what they’re releasing and what they’re ready to receive, and leave with something written in their own hand to take home.
Nervous System Reset A permission slip to just… land. Rooted in Positive Intelligence and mental fitness, this short experience uses breath and grounding to quiet the noise and bring guests back to center.
Sound Moment In a garden setting, sound heals differently. Guests drop in, close their eyes, and let the vibration of live sound instruments move through them. No doing, no thinking, just receiving.
There will be three, 25 minute sessions held for each of the three areas. Start times are 5:30 pm, 6:00 pm, and 6:30 pm. Each session has a maximum capacity of 15 people.
Vision Board
Participants may choose to create a vision board to promote Mental Wellness by incorporating items like the ones outlined below.
Key elements for a Mental Wellness Board
- Affirmations and Quotes: Phrases that promote self-love, resilience, and calm.
- Calm Imagery: Nature scenes, cozy spaces, or images representing peace.
- Self-Care Actions: Reminders for habits like exercise, sleep, hobbies, and therapy.
- Positive Relationships: Pictures of family, friends, or memories that bring joy.
- Goal Setting: Visualizations of overcoming anxiety, depression, or burnout.
Presented by Women in Lions, this Symposium and Garden Tea Party is open to – and designed to benefit – all women in the community.
Proceeds support Women in Lions community service projects and future programs aligned with our mission to serve.
Tickets: $35 Adult • $15 Child (18 months-12 years)
For the Dads…
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- This event is a project of the Lions Clubs of District 4-C6. The Saratoga Lions Club is a participant in this project.
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