Pen to Paper: Join us at the Writing Table

Join us in the Carriage House by the fire for this inspiring guided writing session, led by celebrated journaling expert, Laura L. Rubin. You don’t have to be a “good writer” or have even journaled before in order to enjoy and derive the benefits of this creativity and mood-boosting workshop. You'll come away with a suite of actionable, accessible ways to help you feel better on a day-to-day basis—mentally, emotionally and physiologically.

We’re welcoming Rubin back for one of her signature journaling workshops. Inspired by Biography Skincare, this particular experience will help us draw out and appreciate our own stories, “Because there’s no more important biography than yours.” Whether you have a consistent writing practice or you're curious about starting one, come join AllSwell’s founder as she walks us through enjoyable, accessible writing-based activities to get the most out of picking up a pen. She’ll show us how to use mindful journaling to increase creativity, decrease anxiety and combat digital overwhelm. Gentle reminders: There's no such thing as being “bad” at journaling so no stress is necessary. You do not have to be a good writer to journal. And nobody will be made to read aloud from the pages of their notebooks, though sharing your experience is welcome. Relax, enjoy. 

AllSwell notebook and writing implements will be provided, as well as light bites by local legend Night Owl Baker. You’ll go home with Biography Skincare’s cult-product-status body oil, Sea Chrome, and a stash of “flat belly bread.” from Night Owl. Just bring you (and maybe a friend). Gentle reminders: There's no such thing as being “bad” at journaling so no stress is necessary. And nobody will be made to read aloud from the pages of their notebooks, though sharing your experience is welcome. Relax, enjoy.

Journaling expert Laura Rubin is the founder of AllSwell, a company dedicated to fostering analog expressions of creativity as a means of supporting mental wellbeing. From leading companies including Google, Salesforce and Netflix to high-visibility consumer brands such as Dior, Miu Miu, and Violet Grey, Rubin leads her trademark mindful journaling workshops and provides coaching to help organizations and individuals become healthier, happier and more visionary. Lauded by media as visionary change-maker in the field of mindful writing (in the New York Times, Conde Nast Traveler, Goop, Forbes, Vogue, Purist and more), Rubin is the author of a forthcoming book on the AllSwell approach to creativity, to be published by Simon & Schuster (Spring 2026)

AllSwell’s mission is big -- to help people wake up to their own voice, personal path and radical self-worth through creativity. Born from a morning surf check with uninspiring results, Laura sat on the beach and journaled instead. She wrote “Swell or no swell, all’s well” and an idea for a brand was born. She recognized journaling had a bit of a “PR problem” and wanted to invite more people to reap the mental and emotional benefits of putting pen to paper.

With a dedication to quality design and environmental sensitivity, Laura introduced the brand with a suite of products to encourage analog expression and grew it to include original live workshops, digital experiences and 1:1 creative coaching.

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

181 Main St, 181 Main Street, East Hampton, United States