Offering HeART and SoulCollage® workshops to inspire your creative spirit | | Worn Pages, Living Stories | | |
Greetings!
Autumn often elicits feelings of melancholy within me. Lately I’ve been reflecting on the ways our lives carry forward—sometimes in the most surprising and tender ways. This summer, my 14 year-old grandson, Silas, went off to camp, where the days are filled with endless possibilities: swimming in the lake, climbing ropes courses, laughing around the fire. Out of all the things he could have chosen, he tucked into his backpack a copy of my book Solo Passage, 13 Quests, 13 Questions — and read it at camp.
The copy he brought back is worn now, softened at the edges, its cover creased from being carried in and out of cabins, from being read beneath the trees. “In the evenings I would go down to the dock at sunset and read your book,” he said.
To me, the wear and tear on that book is a treasure. It holds proof that he slowed down long enough to sit with my words—that in the wide-open freedom of camp, he chose to spend time with his grandmother’s story. What a gift.
Autumn is the season when we see the marks of time in their most beautiful form, mirrors of our own aging. Leaves are no longer green, yet they blaze with color. Gardens may no longer be producing, yet their harvest feeds us. And our own lives, as people who have walked many seasons, hold a richness that only comes with time.
Like a tattered book, our stories are not diminished by age or wear — they are deepened, softened, and made more valuable. The wabi-sabi of a life well lived.
As we step into the season of release and reflection, I invite you to cherish the “worn places” in your own life — the pages of your story that younger generations may one day pick up and read, with awe and gratitude. We may not always know who is watching or listening, but the beauty is this: our lives, lived fully and authentically, become part of the harvest for those who come after us. They will stand on our shoulders just as we stand on the shoulders of our ancestors.
Autumn Ritual: Light a candle at dusk and hold a book, journal, or letter that has shaped your life. Offer a silent blessing of thanks for the stories you carry, and imagine them being passed on — creased, cherished, and alive in someone else’s hands.
With gratitude for the stories we share,
GG
P.S. Over the past couple of years, since I published my book, I get emails or texts from people sharing about their lives and how my book impacted them. Thank you for reading my stories and trusting me with yours.
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NEW: Oracle Cards are here!
Solo Passage: Oracle of the Sacred Path
I am delighted to announce that my oracle cards are ready to order!
Birthed from the rhythms of the Earth and the shapers of the unseen, and graced with GG’s original artwork and photography, this 65-card oracle deck is a companion for wilderness questers, threshold walkers, and seekers of truth.
Each card holds a question — a doorway to a theme, an archetype, or a symbol meant to speak directly to your soul. These are not answers, but invitations into themes that will guide you into deeper relationship with your inner wilderness and the living Earth. The wisdom is not in the cards alone — it’s in your willingness to listen.
You can order your Solo Passage Oracle deck on GG's website here.
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NEW: 3rd Saturday SoulCollage® Offerings
3rd Friday SoulCollage® Gatherings
GG's Down to Earth Studio
240 Bush Street S., Salem, OR
GG's cell: 503.990.0278
Kim Buller and I will once again be teaming up to offer a series of SoulCollage® gatherings for the fall season. And the good news is that we have added a once-a-month Saturday gathering, too.
Give yourself the gifts of creativity and community. Please join us for a potentially life-changing experience in the safety of the Down to Earth Studio and in the company of kindred spirits.
Fall sessions are now open for registration. Email GG to be added to the lists.
Friday morning sessions: 9:00 am to 12:00 pm.
Friday afternoon sessions: 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm.
Saturday morning sessions 9:30 am to 1:00 pm.
October Theme: “Meeting the Shadow” – As the veil thins, what parts of yourself are lingering in mystery and asking to come out of the shadows and be integrated?
Friday morning (9-12) Oct 17th – GG facilitates
Friday afternoon (1-4) Oct 17th – Kim facilitates
Saturday morning (9:30 – 1) Oct 18th – GG facilitates
November Theme: “The Silence Between the Seasons” – As the world quiets and prepares for winter, what are you deeply grateful for, and what is it time to release into the stillness?
Friday morning (9-12) Nov 21st – Kim facilitates
Friday afternoon (1-4) Nov 21st – GG facilitates
Saturday morning (9:30 – 1) Nov 22nd – Kim facilitates
December Theme: “The Light Within the Dark” – In the darkest time of the year, what light is guiding you as you step into the unknown?
Friday morning (9-12) Dec 19th – GG facilitates
Friday afternoon (1-4) Dec 19th – Kim facilitates
Saturday morning (9:30 – 1) Dec 20th – GG facilitates
Sliding scale fee for SoulCollage sessions is $30 to $50. You can pay by Zelle (glendaanne@msn.com), Venmo (Glenda-Goodrich), Paypal (glendaanne@msn.com). or mail a check to GG at 240 Bush Street S., Salem, OR 97302.
New policy: You will need to pay in advance to reserve your spot. Thank you!
Cancellation policy: Full refund 7 or more days in advance, or if I can fill your spot.
Email GG to reserve your spot at any of these gatherings, or to get on the waiting list for sessions that are full.
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Print, Play, Repeat!
A Gelli Plate Printing Adventure
Saturday, November 1, 2025, 10 AM to 4 PM
Silverton Arts Association, Silverton, OR
Step into the joyful, unpredictable world of gelli plate printing! In this playful workshop, we’ll dive into layers of rich color, textures, and unexpected patterns using a simple gelatin-like printing plate. No experience is needed—just a willingness to explore and let go of perfection.
You’ll experiment with stencils, string, and your own intuitive mark-making to create one-of-a-kind prints that burst with personality. Each pull from the plate is a delightful surprise—sometimes bold, sometimes subtle, always unique.
By the end of the day, you’ll have a stack of vibrant prints to use in collage, journals, cards, or simply as stand-alone works of art.
Come ready to play, experiment, and let the magic of printmaking surprise you!
Workshop fee: $85.00 + a $20 material fee paid to instructor (all materials will be provided.)
Register with Silverton Arts here
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New Year , New Intentions: Shaping the Year Ahead With Images and Aspirations
Saturday, January 3, 2026, 11 AM to 3:00 PM
Art Department Supply Store, Salem, OR
What do you want to welcome into your life in 2026? What are you ready to release?
Collage your way into the life you're calling in!
Join us for encouragement, reflection, and connection with your vision for 2026. Use images and evocative words to create a richly layered collage that speaks to your heart. No art experience is needed -- just a willingness to explore, imagine, and trust your process.
A vision board is more than a collage of pictures and words -- it's a tool for manifestation. By choosing images that reflect your dreams, you bring clarity to what your heart truly desires. Seeing your board each day stirs your imagination and emotions, keeping your vision alive and active in your subconscious and opens space for synchronicity and possibility. Making a vision board is a ritual of intention. As you cut, arrange, and glue, you weave your energy into the year ahead, calling in the life you with to create, bringing your dreams to life one image at a time.
Supply List:
Purchasing supplies at the Art Department keeps them in business. Thank you for choosing local! All regular-priced supplies are available at 20% off from Art Department for this class.
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Scissors
- Glue stick
- Paper images and words (instructor will also bring lots of images and words as well as various sizes of mat board to select from).
Workshop fee: $65.00. Register with The Art Department here.
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Mark Your Calendar!
Courting the Muse: Intuitive Creativity Retreat 2026
Tipi Village Retreats
Marcola, Oregon
June 11 - 15, 2026
Imagine spending four days nestled in the sanctuary of a rich green forest next to a babbling brook, sleeping in a cozy bed, being pampered with gourmet food, playing with paint and collage, and renewing that spontaneous, juicy, creative, soulful part of yourself. It’s all yours to enjoy in a community of kindred spirits.
GG and her co-facilitator will be your midwives clearing the way for you to step out of what you think is true about your creative self, and step into an environment where you feel free to birth whatever wants to be expressed.
Through a series of experimental exercises with paint, paper, and written and spoken words, you will explore a variety of techniques designed to bypass creative blocks and connect deeply with your personal serendipitous muse. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or just starting to explore your creative potential, this workshop offers a supportive environment where you can freely experiment, awaken the subconscious, discover new creative pathways, build creative muscle, and develop a more profound connection with your mysterious and creative Self.
The Tipi Village Retreat center is a haven away from the ordinary. Located in the Mohawk Valley near Eugene/Oregon, it is the perfect location to step out of daily life for four days and step into a place where you are held by majestic trees and nourishing waters. Meander along the trails, nap in the shade, soak in the hot tub, or dip in the swimming hole, this place is intimate and magical – truly one of Oregon’s hidden emerald gems. Bring your swimsuit and dive in!
Registration information coming soon!
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Mark Your Calendar!
Soul Renewal withSoulCollage® 2026
with Glenda "GG" Goodrich and Ann Christensen
Breitenbush Hot Springs Resort
September 18 - 21, 2026 (Women Only Weekend)
Join us for a soulful retreat at the serene and healing grounds of Breitenbush Hot Springs. Soul Renewal with SoulCollage invites you to reconnect with your inner landscape through the intuitive and transformative practice of SoulCollage®.
More details and registration info will be available in spring 2026.
| | | Solo Passage Book Awards and Placements | | Copies of Solo Passage are now available on my website here. | |
GG interviews GG
Here is a link to my latest podcast with Greg Gerber from Forward From 50.
| | Readers' Favorite Honorable Mention Award in Non-Fiction Inspirational | Next Generation Indie Books Award Finalist in Memoir | |
Bookfest First Place
Award Winner in Body, Mind, and Spirit
| Paris Book Festival Honorable Mention Award in General Nonfiction | | |
Firebird Book Award Winner First Place in Inspiration
First Place in Mind/Body/Spirit
First Place in Nature
First Place in Self-Help/Motivational
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Reader reviews of my book make a huge difference!
I would so appreciate it if you would leave a rating and maybe a few comments. You can leave a review on Amazon here. Thank you!
| Best Book Awards: Finalist in Nonfiction: Inspirational | | Foreword Indies Book Silver Medal Award Winner in Body, Mind, and Spirit | Global Book Award Finalist in Self-Help, Personal Transformation | |
NYC Big Book Award Distinguished Favorite
in the category of Nature.
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CIBA Hearten Book Awards
Semi-finalist in Inspiring and Uplifting Non-fiction.
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Are you curious about what it means to work with the Art Doula? Contact me for a free 30-minute consultation to see if art mentoring can take you to the next level in your creative life.
Here's a comment from recent client:
"I love how you think . . . and how you put questions to me. It's like there's gold at the bottom of the bucket and you are stirring the pot!"
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from my creative heart to yours,
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The Art Doula is here for you!
Come and discover, explore, and birth your unique creativity.
I am here to help you explore, discover, and birth more of your unique creativity. I'd so love to work with you to help your creative life blossom. Contact me for a free 30-minute preliminary consult.
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