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Dusk in Point Richmond, California
Photo by Gretchen Hilyard
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con·flu·ence
(from Latin confluere ‘flow together’)
1) the junction of two rivers, especially rivers of approximately equal width.
2) an act or process of merging
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My favorite part of Senses of Place is working with collaborators who complement my skills by contributing ideas and content. Even if I could do every aspect of a project on my own, I wouldn’t want to because the confluence of working together makes for a much richer and dynamic outcome.
I am working on three new projects this spring with women who inspire me not only to do this work, but to continually develop new ideas and ways to make the content more engaging. My collaborators are equal parts colleagues and friends, and they each contribute something unique and essential to the process.
Dawne Schoep brings an integral depth of knowledge about health and wellness to the Seasonal Practice course. We have been developing the content for the spring session of Seasonal Practice for over a year now and have been having a blast learning how to make videos and audio recordings to offer you a multi-media experience in this online course. On a recent trip to the SF Botanical Garden with Dawne, she remarked that “isn’t it wonderful when your work day consists of playing outside with your friend in a beautiful garden?” I couldn’t agree more and I am thrilled to announce that registration is now available for our inaugural session of this seasonal course starting on March 19th.
Caitlin Hibma’s whimsical watercolors beautifully illustrate the ingredients for the products in each month’s CSH share. She has been developing her unique style over the years through travel sketching and I’m so glad she has launched into the world of botanical illustration! Stephanie Potter Corwin’s behind-the-scenes graphic design work is an important component that ties it all together. The draft cards for the spring CSH shares just came in this week and they are lovely! Can't wait to share them with you all.
The inspiration for the Silvan + Spring Retreat came from dreams of traveling with Laurie Matthews, who has journeyed all over England on a quest to learn about some of her iconic female ancestors. We’ve talked for many years about traveling to England together to explore the “silvan” landscapes and “spring” waters. I am so thrilled to be able to offer this trip with her as a retreat for other like-minded souls.
We are exploring new formats this season, including teaching in-person and online, and offering collectible artwork as part of the CSH shares. Your support means so much to me and thank you for following along as we explore these new projects. Please consider passing along this email to someone who might be interested in learning more about the spring session of Seasonal Practice, the Silvan + Spring Retreat, and the Spring CSH shares. See below for more details.
I hope you all have your own inspiring collaborators in life and art! I’d love to hear who they are and what you are working on together.
Until next month,
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SEASONAL PRACTICE SPRING
A new E-Course
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I have been developing the first session of Seasonal Practice, with my friend and co-instructor Dawne Schoep of “In”-Spired Fitness and I am thrilled to announce our launch!! We have created a 10-day e-course to guide you in developing a toolkit of self-nourishment practices to connect more deeply to yourself and to the season. We will explore major themes of spring including: growth and renewal, conscious scheduling, movement, body care, seasonal eating and herbs, meditation, intention setting and cultivating a gratitude practice. Early bird registration is open now and the course starts on March 19th.
Visit www.seasonalpractice.com for more information >>
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SILVAN + SPRING RETREAT
Only a few spots left!
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Join us as we explore and share two magical places in England for a beautiful and nourishing seven-day/six-night retreat in the Cotswolds and Bath. We will explore the forests and landscapes of the Cotswolds and enjoy the sacred waters in Bath as we create art, write, and explore our surroundings. We’ll celebrate the ancient Gaelic festival of Beltane together as we mark the transition between spring and summer, and learn about the history and traditions of this important annual celebration. You will have plenty of time for relaxation and conversation as you explore these inspiring places with our small and intimate group.
There are only a few spots left! See here for all of the details >>
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SENSES OF PLACE CSH
Spring shares now available!
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The Senses of Place Community Supported Herbalism (CSH) project brings local, small-batch, hand-crafted herbal products directly to you. Subscribers sign up each season and receive 3 total products (delivered once per month) highlighting the deeper stories about where the ingredients came from, how the product was made, and how it is meant to be experienced. Each card features original local artwork by Caitlin Hibma.
Spring season subscription (March, April, May 2018) available now! Order here>>
*Free local pickup available in San Francisco...enter code: SFPICKUP at checkout. Products will be mailed around the 15th of each month.
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