Rissa's Wildwoven Finds

Soulful Finds, Woven Stories, Wildly Beautiful Living

Rissa is a Montana-based special educator, mama, and soulful curator of all things beautiful, meaningful, and wild. With a deep love for neurodiverse learners, a good book, artisan textiles, and quiet mountain moments, she brings a thoughtful blend of heart and practicality to every post. Whether she’s paddle boarding with her dog, browsing a farmers’ market, or reading barefoot in the sun, Rissa is always in search of the next handpicked thread or story worth sharing.

Handpicked Threads & Stories for a Beautiful, Wild Life

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  • Where the Creek Meets the River: A November Reflection Just south of Hamilton lies a sanctuary that never fails to reconnect me with my soul. It’s a stretch of valley threaded with golden aspen, ribboned with river and creek, and framed by jagged, snow-capped peaks. Though a bit far from my job, I often find…

  • It’s taken me many years to fully express myself—not just in how I dress or wear my hair, but in how I move through the world. Most of my tattoos—certainly the ones I cherish most—came after 30. I started wearing my hair in dreadlocks at 35. And I didn’t truly embrace clothing as self-expression until…

  • 🌸 Welcome to Rissa’s Wildwoven Finds Hi there—I’m Rissa. I’m so glad you found your way here. This little space is something I’ve dreamed about for a long time. A place where soulful living meets creative beauty. Where I can share the things I love: thoughtful reads, flowy artisan finds, peaceful tools for learning and…

  • There’s something about summer—early sunrises, quiet porch mornings, late light lingering through the pines—that makes it the perfect season to sink into a good book. This time of year, I slow down and let myself read for both work and wonder. I’m always weaving threads of meaning between my love for special education, my deep…