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Greetings, Dear Jennifer!
As this newsletter lands in your inbox, this years's Spiritual Ecology Annual Retreat is underway. Retreatants are sitting on beaches, walking through forests, and strolling through their inner landscapes as they explore what compassionate spiritual ecology looks like in their own lives. They will not only carry these experiences in their hearts as they return home from the Pacific Northwest this weekend, they will also take filled journal pages, their creative work, and clarified intentions for moving forward - and deeper - in their everyday lives. What a beautiful week this is already!
Join me for this month's offering:
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Aug. 13th (Tues.) Second Tuesdays Conversations via Zoom Free (register to get access) 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
And consider joining me in September for:
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Sep. 28th (Sat.) Fall Equinox Half-Day Retreat $60. via Zoom Register by 9/20: tealarborstories@gmail.com 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Finally, I'm excited to announce a new monthly offering that will start in October. People from all over are already registering:
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Oct. 7th (Mon.) Compassionate Spiritual Ecology: A Virtual Gathering via Zoom Free (register to get access) 7:00 – 8:30 AM Pacific / 9:00 - 10:30 AM Central
Come gather with us for ninety nourishing minutes every first Monday of the month for an exploration of Compassionate Spiritual Ecology. Together we will engage the many ways of embodying Spiritual Ecology values, practices, and rituals to enhance our everyday connections with the sacred in the Earthy wild within and outside of us. Please bring a journal, pens, and a sacred-to-you item to each gathering.
Scroll down for details about these and other upcoming events.
Please note that I will be unavailable and away from my desk from Aug. 16th through Sep. 15th.
May August nourish the soil of your soul ...
Blessings,
Jennifer Wilhoit
Founder, TEALarbor stories
Important Dates
Learn more about all of these here.
Registration for most paid events closes one week prior to start date.
TEALarbor stories' new Spiritual Ecology Training is available with rolling admissions and one-on-one mentorship. Join us now!
Aug. 5th – 9th (Mon. - Fri.) Spiritual Ecology Annual Creative Retreat $1,250. Bainbridge Island, WA
Deepen relations with our more-than-human Earth neighbors, nurture a greater sense of wellbeing and wholeness, nourish yourself through creative and nature-based activities. Give yourself the gift of five days on verdant Bainbridge Island exploring forests, conservation areas, saltwater beaches and flowing into greater ease and clarity about your next steps on life’s journey. We will use the values, principles, and practices of Compassionate Spiritual Ecology as the foundation for our time together.
Aug. 13th (Tues.) Second Tuesdays Conversations via Zoom Free (register to get access)
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Join the conversation about such topics as spiritual ecology, creativity, beauty, gratitude, service, and kindness. Prompts, questions, and guided inquiries will follow a brief introduction to the month's topic.
Sep. 28th (Sat.) Fall Equinox Half-Day Retreat $60. via Zoom Register: tealarborstories@gmail.com
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Join me to contemplate the season of autumn through poetry, meditation, writing, and visual art.
Oct. 7th (Mon.) Compassionate Spiritual Ecology: A Virtual Gathering via Zoom Free (register to get access)
7:00 – 8:30 AM Pacific / 9:00 - 10:30 AM Central Hosted by Jennifer Wilhoit (TEALarbor stories Spiritual Ecology Training Founder/Mentor) and Brooke Gilley (Naturalist, Spiritual Ecology Training Graduate, Forest Bathing Guide)
Come gather with us for ninety nourishing minutes every first Monday of the month for an exploration of Compassionate Spiritual Ecology. Together we will engage the many ways of embodying Spiritual Ecology values, practices, and rituals to enhance our everyday connections with the sacred in the Earthy wild within and outside of us. Please bring a journal, pens, and a sacred-to-you item to each gathering.
Oct. 8th (Tues.) Second Tuesdays Conversations via Zoom Free (register to get access)
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Join the conversation about such topics as spiritual ecology, creativity, beauty, gratitude, service, and kindness. Prompts, questions, and guided inquiries will follow a brief introduction to the month's topic.
Nov. 4th (Mon.) Compassionate Spiritual Ecology: A Virtual Gathering via Zoom Free (register to get access)
7:00 – 8:30 AM Pacific / 9:00 - 10:30 AM Central Hosted by Jennifer Wilhoit (TEALarbor stories Spiritual Ecology Training Founder/Mentor) and Brooke Gilley (Naturalist, Spiritual Ecology Training Graduate, Forest Bathing Guide)
Come gather with us for ninety nourishing minutes every first Monday of the month for an exploration of Compassionate Spiritual Ecology. Together we will engage the many ways of embodying Spiritual Ecology values, practices, and rituals to enhance our everyday connections with the sacred in the Earthy wild within and outside of us. Please bring a journal, pens, and a sacred-to-you item to each gathering.
Nov. 13th (Wed.) Gratitude Workshop via Zoom $40. Register: tealarborstories@gmail.com
9:00 – 11:00 AM
Learn, practice, and celebrate how gratefulness can become an extraordinary part of your everyday life.
Dec. 2nd (Mon.) Compassionate Spiritual Ecology: A Virtual Gathering via Zoom Free (register to get access)
7:00 – 8:30 AM Pacific / 9:00 - 10:30 AM Central Hosted by Jennifer Wilhoit (TEALarbor stories Spiritual Ecology Training Founder/Mentor) and Brooke Gilley (Naturalist, Spiritual Ecology Training Graduate, Forest Bathing Guide)
Come gather with us for ninety nourishing minutes every first Monday of the month for an exploration of Compassionate Spiritual Ecology. Together we will engage the many ways of embodying Spiritual Ecology values, practices, and rituals to enhance our everyday connections with the sacred in the Earthy wild within and outside of us. Please bring a journal, pens, and a sacred-to-you item to each gathering.
Dec. 10th (Tues.) Second Tuesdays Conversations via Zoom Free (register to get access)
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Join the conversation about such topics as spiritual ecology, creativity, beauty, gratitude, service, and kindness. Prompts, questions, and guided inquiries will follow a brief introduction to the month's topic.
News
Read more about all of these here (or click the teal fonts below).
In late June I offered a Care for Creation workshop at Suquamish United Church of Christ. Read more.
On Jun. 11th we convened a tiny group for our Second Tuesdays Conversations. Read more.
For four weeks (starting in late April), I taught my Compassionate Spiritual Ecology Course hosted by he Compassion Education Institute (of the Charter for Compassion). Read more.
I'm glad to share that my photo Mouthy Mallard was published (May 2024) on the EarthSky site.
On June 10th I presented Growing Peace: The Role of Nature in Conflict Resolution at the Association for Conflict Resolution's Greater New York 23rd Annual Conference.
On May 12th I gave the message as part of the Care for Creation sermon series at Suquamish United Church of Christ. Read more and watch the video.
I so enjoyed the productive creative pairing of book manuscript work and landscape pastel paintings for #The100DayProject. Read and see more on Friday blog posts from Feb 2nd - May 10th.
The all-day Apr. 27th Care for Creation Retreat: Wellbeing for Ourselves and Earth at Rolling Bay Presbyterian Church was variously described by retreatants as "fabulous," "soothing," "engaging," "meaningful" ... Read more.
I was invited to interview Rev. Dr. Joshtrom Kureethadam, author of "The Ten Green Commandments of Laudato Si" for the Charter for Compassion's special Global Read honoring Earth Month.I imagine you'll be inspired to read his work after listening to Fr. Josh speak so passionately, humbly, and articulately about his insightful book. It was a really beautiful conversation with such a heartfelt author. Watch the video here.
The Spiritual Ecology Training has rolling admissions and one-on-one mentorship. You can join in anytime...why not now?
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