Alchemy, simply defined, is a power or process that transforms something in a mysterious or inexplicable way. Expressive writing, also known as intuitive writing, is an alchemical experience which fosters transformation through discovery, growth, and healing. Using pen and paper to engage with our thoughts, feelings, and wisdom opens us in ways that are often more expansive and accessible than spoken-word communication. Writing in a group also allows for connections with one another, which can further energize healing and transformation of our souls.  All are welcome.  No writing experience is necessary- only curiosity and a desire for healing.

Mary Phillips (MSN, PMHNP-BC) is a psychiatric and mental health nurse practitioner with 25 years of experience as a registered nurse, and 18 years as a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. She has always had a special interest in working with individuals with addictive disorders and trauma. She is also passionate about working with the family members and loved ones of people with substance use and addictive disorders. Mary obtained her BSN from UNC-Chapel Hill and her MSN from Vanderbilt. Mary is a lifelong journaler, writer, and documenter of her daily life and her inner world. Her home is in the country outside of Nashville with her 2 beloved dogs, 4 mules, and 1 cat. You can find her standing in the pasture combing out a mule’s tail, walking wooded trails with her dogs, playing with her granddaughter, or sitting on a rock near a river reading a book and thinking.

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The ancient practice of yoga encourages us to reconnect with the inherent wisdom of the body, the power of the breath, and the wonder of the human soul. In this nourishing, slow paced class, we will gently open the body, listen to its rhythms, and move in ways that cultivate curiosity, compassion, and delight. Thomas Moore writes, “When we relate to our bodies as having soul, we attend to their beauty, their poetry and their expressiveness.” This is a space for relating to the body in that poetic way. Total newbies and longtime yogis are welcome.

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Dedicate an hour of your life to nurturing your creativity!

For the next 3 months, Claire will share a teaching and practice from Julia Cameron's book, The Artist Way. You'll have plenty of times to dig into images, create a collage, and reconnect with the playful, imperfect artist inside you. You can enjoy a cup of tea and the company of other creative souls while you are at it.

The theme of Tea & Creativity will change each season. The theme for this spring is The Artist’s Way & Collage Play!

SoulCollage® Circle: Images of Fear & Courage is Saturday, April 25th from 1-3.

SoulCollage® is an expressive arts practice that fosters meaning and imagination. Through the exploration of images and the creation of collage cards that represent aspects of yourself, you can begin to relate to your strengths, struggles, joys, and sorrow in new ways. Collage is a playful, freeing practice that wakes up the artist within and allows us to connect with all parts of ourselves compassionately.

This is a monthly workshop with a different theme each time.

An monthly evening gathering for women to reflect, write, and connect

Inspired in part by the wisdom horses offer us about presence, congruence, and connection, these evenings encourage women to listen inwardly, write honestly, and share a supportive circle with others. We will release the reverberations of the day, observe the movement of our thoughts, and nurture a simple journaling practice in a warm, supportive circle.  Each month offers a gentle seasonal theme—such as renewal, remembrance, or joy—to guide the evening’s prompts and reflections. This will be a time to tend to yourself, build community with other women, and learn journaling practices that will encourage living the Year of the Horse to fullest.

Quiet Pages in April~Spring Renewal

Spring Renewal is an April Quiet Pages gathering inspired by the season of fresh beginnings. As the days grow longer and the world begins to bloom again, this evening invites you to slow down, reflect, and notice what may be stirring within your own life. Through gentle prompts, quiet writing, and thoughtful reflection, participants will have space to release what feels heavy, welcome new possibilities, and reconnect with their inner voice. Whether you’re new to journaling or returning to the page, this gathering offers a calm and supportive space to write, reflect, and enjoy a little time that belongs just to you.

Becky Bauer is a writer, creative facilitator, and founder of The Sage Horse, an organization that brings people and horses together through experiential learning and reflective practices. A Maryland native who has called the Nashville area home since 2000, Rebecca holds a master’s degree in marketing communications from Johns Hopkins University and has worked in leadership and strategic roles across the arts, entertainment, and nonprofit sectors. She is also a certified Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning (ESMHL) through PATH International. Through her work, Rebecca creates thoughtful spaces for reflection, creativity, and personal growth.

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More Coming Soon!

Each month we read & discuss a classic kid's chapter book. Children's literature is ripe with timeless wisdom, nostalgia, humor, and plot twists. Join for conversations about the tried-and-true stories that you loved when you were little and that carry possibilities for this moment in time.

This first book we will discuss is A Wrinkle in Time by Madeline L'Engle.