I recently attended a grièf seminar/retreat. It was held at the 32M Center for Creative Work located in Ashuelot, New Hampshire, near it’s charming, historic covered bridge on the beautiful banks of the Ashuelot River. The peace and serenity created by our facilitator, Julia, a seasoned teacher and guide, contributed to my feelings of comfort and trust in accessing deeper feelings around my own grièf experience. We were drawn into reflection and writing based on meditation, written exercises and our our experiences of the natural scenery, the charm of the setting and its ambience. Our writing and art exercises helped me explore further my own feelings. I experienced the fellowship that we participated in during our sharing time, to add to my experience. We had opportunities to walk in the lovely surroundings, to experience the grounds independently and to return to a sharing and comforting environment created by Julia. I would recommend Julia‘s approach and guidance to others considering a retreat experience in order to explore further their own grief challenges.
Lenore Woodley
Norfolk, MA
“My first experience at a Quiet Fire Workshop left me dazzled. When I arrived back to my house my friend asked me, ‘Where have you been? You’re glowing!’ The experience was thoughtful and well curated, with much room for creativity to carry you deep into the moment. The magic and history of the press hold you as you get to explore a medium from so many moons ago through words and poetry, feel them as you make space for them in the physical world… bring them to life. Combined with the element of improvisational sound, this workshop guides you to a new place of self-exploration, allows you to conjure something that never existed before with a room full of new friends. The unique experience, history and surroundings of Golgonooza and the Quiet Fire Workshop with Julia is something I wish for everyone to experience. It will breathe life into your fire.” — Meg Graham, July 2019
