Summer Soul Sauce

I miss writing with kindreds in person! This is why I am creating FOUR in person opportunities to meet in my backyard sanctuary as we drop the critic, and write to our little hearts content. Each time we meet we will use poetry, prose or music for inspiration to craft 1 - 2 pieces. Like a rinse cycle, we will write, share and repeat. Tea and coffee will be available, giving us some fuel as we open the tent flaps of our heart.

Soul Sauce Writing is an in person container taking place over 3 two and half hour sessions, building capacity each time we meet. We will harvest 1-2 completed pieces from each session. This group will be limited to 6 participants. Soul Sauce focuses on dropping the inner critic and tapping into the unbridled heart and soul of the matter.

Within each of us, lie rich stories waiting to escape our fingertips finding their way onto paper. After becoming an expert at explaining away all the reasons I was NOT a writer, four years ago I finally made a commitment to cultivate writing as a regular practice. I became hyper aware that consistent writing unlocks creative expression caving a pathway to freedom.

I am not a writing teacher. I am a lady who happens to believe that what you're saying YES to during Soul Sauce Writing (especially when you want to say no) will heal all of us. Currently, I am enrolled in a 6 month Wild Writing Teacher Training Certification with Laurie Wagner. I believe strongly in shooting from the heart and the hip, and I will encourage this type of liberation for you too!

During our time together, I will be offering jump off lines in the form of prompts without expectation of one single thing. Everything is an invitation for us to get reacquainted with our stories, our truth, our soul sauce. Writing is simply noticing and listening to what is coming. Soul Sauce writing is saying yes to the next thought, word, or emotion without fear of judgement. We do not offer feedback at Soul Sauce - we hold the space allowing each of us to have our own experience.

✍🏼May 25 - May 27

(Memorial Day Weekend)

Saturday, Sunday and Monday

9 am-12 pm

$333

✍🏼June 21 - June 23

Friday 6 - 8 pm

Saturday & Sunday 9 am - 12 pm

$333

✍🏼July 26 - July 28

Friday 6 - 8 pm

Saturday & Sunday 9 am - 12 pm

$333

✍🏼August 31 - September 2

(Labor Day Weekend)

Saturday, Sunday and Monday

9 am - 12 pm

$333

If you need accommodations, I have a beautiful retreat space upstairs with its own kitchen, queen bed, and balcony. Simply add $150 to your registration and have a staycation for 3 nights. Please reach out to inquire if it is available.

Please join us as we prepare to express ourselves unapologetically. Reach out with any questions.

"It always amazes me what comes out of my pen when writing like . And how it is echoed and expanded in the writing of others. Afterwards I always feel heard, seen, understood and with new energy for whatever lies ahead of me. " - Nicole Kleemann

"We are all writers and story-tellers in our own way, the key to opening that door lies in feeling safe enough, comfortable enough, and brave enough to put the pen to paper. Daily writing, in this type of format, helps break down the walls of worry granting us the freedom to write the stories within us." - Kelly Kemmerly

"I have never felt more excited about my work and love that I can get needs met with your programs. It's really helping me!" - L.B.

Please indicate which Summer Soul Sauce: May, June, July or August

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Private Home, TBA, San Jose, United States