What an unforgettable evening for our Base Graz team at the Die Steirerin Awards yesterday at the Seifenfabrik. ✨
It was a special event to celebrate women nominated for their work in fields such as health, technology, management, and design. The highlight of the evening for us was proudly supporting Peninah, who was nominated in the Design category. To our absolute delight, she WON! 🏆 Seeing her recognised for her creativity, vision and hard work was such an uplifting moment for us all. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who voted for Peninah — it truely showed the power of community! 🙏💪
We heard many inspiring speeches about women's empowerment, the importance of supporting one another, and ensuring that every woman is seen, heard, and celebrated for her unique talents and contributions.
A big thank you to Industriellenvereinigung for generously offering us a table. Here’s to celebrating women, championing each other, and continuing to shine together 💫. We are SO PROUD of you Peninah💖
🎶A special treat at last month’s board games evening: an a- cappella performance by Des Moll 🎤!
🎲Next board games evening with parkrun Graz - May 29th!
✨Estelle filled the Leiner Haus with positive energy at Friday's Living Labs event. Her yoga and Nia dance sessions were a hit! If you missed out, you can join her tomorrow, Monday 11th at Seddwell.
🧘♀️8.15 Yoga
🪑9.30 chair yoga
And look out for more yoga & Nia dance sessions with Estelle coming up in June!
@ak.asha4238
📣Come join us today at our community pop-up center at Leiner Haus, Annenstraße 65. Part of the Living Labs project. Our koha kitchen, Bohemian Soul Beehive shop and welcome center are all here too.
🌿Drop by for mini wellness sessions & head massages with Estelle and tune up with Andrea and her sound orchestra 🎶🔔
Also free Nia Dance 💃 at 4 pm and yoga 🧘♀️at 5 pm with Estelle.
Talent Tuesday is back with another community initiative.
This week, we’re highlighting a powerful new community group led by Rachel Fox and Estelle Coralie.
It is a monthly menopause support discussion in a relaxed, confidential environment where experiences can be shared freely.
From physical changes like hot flashes, joint pain, and skin shifts to the emotional side of the menopause transition, these conversations help make sense of what’s happening in the body and remind participants they’re not alone.
Whether you’re in perimenopause, menopause, or postmenopause, this space offers:openness without judgment,shared knowledge and lived experience and a sense of community and support
Upcoming sessions will also explore topics like HRT and how to advocate for your health with doctors in Graz ,helping women feel more informed and empowered in their care.
Contact Rachel Fox for more information if you would like to participate.
#TalentTuesday #MenopauseMatters #WomenSupportingWomen #Graz #CommunityCarebasegraz
What a beautiful Sunday in the park at Lendwirbel with the Daisies 🌼
Together with Neeraj from the Offline Challenge, they invited visitors to take a break from their screens, slow down, and reconnect—with themselves and with each other. In a world that often feels rushed and disconnected, these simple moments matter more than ever.
Crocheting Daisies might seem like a small act, but it carries a powerful message. Stitch by stitch, conversations begin, strangers become friends, and a shared sense of belonging grows. It’s a gentle yet meaningful way to address the growing challenges of loneliness and social disconnection in our communities.
✨ Want to be part of it?
Join the Daisies every Thursday at the Bohemian Soul Beehive from 11:00–14:00, or come along to one of their special sessions:
• Friday, May 8th | 14:00–17:00 — Leiner
Hause Community Day (Annenstrasse 65)
• May 29th | 14:00–17:00 — Seddwell Center Community Open House
May is not a beginning anymore — it is an unfolding 🌱
What was planted is now asking for space, light, and expression 🌿.
With this expansion can come both vitality and overwhelm. This is where balance matters most.
Take a moment today to notice:
• Where is energy increasing in your life?
• Where do you feel scattered or overstimulated?
• Where do you need grounding so growth can stabilise?
Growth needs grounding. Grounding allows growth.
Mini Practice:
Inhale: feel expansion in your chest | Exhale: feel your body settle into the ground
Repeat a few breaths and ask yourself: What is ready to grow — and what needs more support? #WellbeingSunday #MayEnergy #SpringExpansion #MindfulLiving #GroundingPractice Akasha Wellbeing Program @ak.asha4238
🎈Happy birthday to Debbie , our beloved (and proudly self-titled) “caretaker” of Base Graz! 🎉
Today’s extra special—she’s celebrating a big one - 60! (but let’s keep that between us 🤫).
Debbie, thank you for everything you do to support the Graz Base community 💕and for inspiring us all to create a happier, healthier world 👐. You truly make this place shine brighter 🌟.
Now it’s time to swap the apron for some well-earned fun—go enjoy your weekend, you deserve it! 💛
✨BASE Graz is excited to be taking part in the Leiner Living Lab as part of the wider event “Ein Tag für die Annenstraße”, organised by ÖKOPROFIT, StadtLABOR and partners across academia, culture, business, and civil society.
This dynamic, city-wide initiative brings together universities and local actors to present new ideas💡, interactive exhibitions, artistic interventions, and future visions for the Annenstraße .
📅 Date: Friday, 8 May 2026
🕙 Time: 10:00 – 22:00
📍 Location: Leiner Haus, Annenstraße 65
🎟️ Entry: Free (KOHA contributions welcome for food & bands)
Throughout the day (from 10:00 onwards), visitors can experience a range of interactive exhibitions, workshops, and live activities, followed by a film premiere 🎬 and panel discussion at 18:00 🗣️, and live music from 20:00 🎶 .
As part of the Living Lab, BASE Graz and Bohemian Soul Beehive will offer visitors a hands-on insight into our International Community Hub and Welcome Office, and business concepts showcasing how we build inclusive, community-led spaces in Graz.
🙌Volunteers Needed
We are looking for volunteers to help bring our space to life:
🌐International Welcome Office (IWO): welcoming visitors, sharing information, and supporting newcomers
🍲Koha Kitchen: preparing and serving food, creating a warm and social atmosphere
💬Networking & Engagement: connecting with guests and representing BASE Graz
🧹We also ask for all hands on deck to help keep the space clean, organised, and welcoming throughout the event.
Your support will help us create a vibrant, inclusive environment and contribute to a powerful collective vision for the future of Annenstraße ✨
