A Sanctuary kindled from Ancient Flame
Since time beyond memory, the hearth fire has been the beating heart of every home.
It was here that stories came to life, wisdom was shared, and nourishing meals were crafted by loving hands.
In times of darkness, the hearth provided a sanctuary, a place to rest, to return, to replenish. By fireside glow, songs rose like smoke to weave among the rafters, seasonal rites were honored, and the sacred dance of soil and sky was reflected in the rhythms of daily life.
Today, many modern conveniences have replaced the necessity of the central hearth fire, yet there remains within our hearts an instinctual longing.…
The longing for the comforting crackle of a carefully tended flame, and the yearning to come home to a space where we can be seen, held, and embraced just as we are.
A place of warmth, belonging, and remembrance.
This is the fire we tend at The Glowing Hearth.
A Vision Born of Ember, Earth, And storm
The Glowing Hearth was birthed from a soul-deep longing for a place where time could soften and enchantment could weave, wild and rooted, throughout everyday life.
The seed of this vision was planted in the hearts of two spiritual seekers, lovers of lore and of land, Hannah Borababy and James Bethune (that’s us).
Before we ever met, we spent over a decade devoted to our own individual healing journeys among the Asheville community. Nestled in the bosom of Mama Appalachia, we each in our own time explored yoga, tantra, mysticism, holistic healing and somatic embodiment, integrating these ancient teachings as the foundation for our own spirituality and creative lives. Eventually, our paths aligned, and what started as a collaborative friendship gradually shifted into lovership. As our partnership deepened, we both felt a growing nudge to bring the practices that serves us each as individuals and form the foundation of our relationship beyond the mountains, to join with others who are nurturing spiritual community.
In the Fall of 2024, the upheaval of Hurricane Helene provided the catalyst for us to venture onward, and the pathway opened for us to land in our beautiful home in Gastonia.
Here, candlelight dances along the walls,
Herbs hang drying among the rafters,
& the rhythms of the seasons pulse through every gathering.
Here, the old ways are remembered, and prayers for ancestral wisdom whisper through our halls like wind through the leaves.
The sacred lives in the simple, and the mystical weaves in partnership with the mundane tasks of daily life.What We Are
The Glowing Hearth is a living, breathing sanctuary nestled just beyond the bustle of Charlotte, North Carolina.
Tucked within a quiet neighborhood near the gentle woodland and winding creeks of the Carolina Piedmont, we are part healing space, part gathering space, and part garden dream.
With a wood-burning fireplace at its heart, a small organic garden at its center, and a healing temple deep within, this lovingly-tended home provides a spiritual base for the soul-weary, the wonder-seekers, and the quietly curious.
This space is specially curated to offer warmth, beauty, and belonging to those walking the path of practical mysticism.
Whom we Welcome
Our Private Membership Community is open to individuals of all identities, backgrounds, and heart-centered beliefs.
We warmly welcome creatives, professionals, caregivers, and holistic providers to join us here, especially those who feel the ache of burnout, the hunger for depth, the need for connection, and the call of something ancient and wise.
Many of our community members live and work in Gastonia, Cramerton, Belmont, and the surrounding Charlotte area.
They are individuals with full calendars and full hearts, who yearn to carve out sacred space where they can breathe deeper, feel more, and reaffirm what matters most to them.
We call forth the seekers, the soul-keepers, the tenderly untamed, those who long to feel more alive, more connected, and more enchanted in the lives they live.
Whether you come seeking spaciousness, spark, or simply a deep exhale, you are welcome here.
Why We Gather
The Glowing Hearth exists as a sanctuary of presence, a place to return to yourself, to the Earth, and to the spirit of life.
At the heart of this vision is a healing community where:
Spirituality and practicality dance hand-in-hand.
Our own rhythms align with nature’s cycles.
Creativity is honored as necessary for our well-being.
Laughter, tears, and shared wisdom are daily nourishment.
Uniqueness is celebrated, and every person is seen as essential, bringing gifts that enrich the whole.
We know our neighbors, tend our elders, honor our animals, protect our wild spaces, and raise our children with care and intention.
Our hope is to nurture real connection and build a warm, woven community of magically-minded folk who long for a more soulful, embodied way of living.
We Are here to remember,
to reconnect,
& to reignite the sacred spark that lives in each of us.
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Meet Our Hearth Tenders
Meet the magical humans who nurture this sanctuary with intention, creativity, and devotion.
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Explore Our Offerings
If your soul feels a flicker, follow the flame! There’s much to discover. Come see what’s brewing at the hearth.