Business
3 April, 2026
Empowering Highlands local women through exciting events
There is something powerful that happens when women gather, not to network, not to perform, but simply to connect.
There is something powerful that happens when women gather, not to network, not to perform, but simply to connect.
This is the aim of Highlands Woman founder, Scarlett Vespa, who came to the Highlands three years ago, and saw a need amongst local women for deeper connections.
“Highland Woman is a state of mind, and I want to not only focus on the Highlands, but make it global, with clans around the world – that's my big vision,” she told The Southern Wire.
“At our Fireside sessions, we talk about music, art, creativity and much more, and I would say it’s less transactional and more experiential. I normally have a musician play something and an artist as well, and at my last event 50 percent of the women who attended signed up!”
Their upcoming Highland Woman Club event on Wednesday 22 April from 8.00am – 10.00am is an invitation to step into that space.
It will be held at Lucette French Bistro in the High Street Arcade in the centre of Bowral and will bring together women from all walks of life to share conversation, insight and a sense of belonging that feels increasingly rare in modern life.
“This month, we are joined by two exceptional guest speakers — psychotherapist Katie Feder and coach and Director of Highlands Health Club, Vania Primmer — who will guide thoughtful conversation around wellbeing, growth and what it means to navigate life as a woman today,” Ms. Vespa added.
“There will also be a conversation with artist Harriet Goodall, and a performance by Edwina Carter on flute.
“Expect a morning of:
• meaningful conversation;
• honest insight and shared experience;
• connection with like-minded women; and
• good food, music and a welcoming atmosphere.
“More than an event, this is part of a growing community — one that values depth, presence and real connection.
“Whether you come with a friend or arrive on your own, you will be welcomed into a space that feels like home.”
The second event that Highland Woman hosts every Wednesday evening is their ‘Firesides Sessions’.
The fire is lit, the candles glow and the kettle goes on at The Highland Woman Club House (held in Ms. Vespa’s Mittagong studio at her home).
These intimate talks and Q&A evenings explore themes around purpose, intuition, creativity and connection in a warm and welcoming setting.
“Each session unfolds organically, with plenty of space for real conversation and questions,” Ms. Vespa told The Southern Wire.
“Guests are invited to bring whatever feels most present in their lives right now – whether that’s a challenge, a big life question, or simply the desire to feel more connected.
“It’s a rare opportunity to pause mid-week, share openly and spend time in the company of thoughtful and like-minded women.
“Guests leave feeling inspired, grounded and reconnected to themselves and their lives.”
And every fourth Wednesday of the month is ‘Fireside Business’, focusing on the deeper questions behind business, work and career.
“One of my specialties is in the AI space, and I want to elaborate on that further with these women and help them understand how it works in the business space and in other sectors of their lives,” Ms. Vespa added.
Tea and coffee are provided.
Tickets for the Fireside Chats are $20 for members, and $35 for non – members and are available via The Highland Woman website at https://www.thehighlandwoman.com/fireside-sessions-weekly/.
Tickets for the Lucette event are $69 for guests (Early Bird is $55 - Use code: EW22426) and $59 for members (Early Bird $49 - Use code: EW22426)
For more information and to book, visit the website at https://www.thehighlandwoman.com/listing/club-event-22-april-2026/.
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