Gatherings
This is a synchronous, participatory learning journey.
Our calls are not recorded. We know everyone will miss a call or two, and we will do our best to provide notes after each call.
See Who We Are to read more about our guests
2025-2026 Calendar
These dates are subject to change. All times are listed in Central Time.
October
October 21, 2025, 6-7:30PM CT Opening Call
October 28, 2025, 6-7:30PM CT Autumn Contemplative Workshop
November
November 4, 2025, 6-7:30PM CT Craft Workshop with Nick Triolo
November 18, 2025, 6-7PM CT Reading and Conversation with Jamie Ford
Listening Sessions (TBD in November-December)
December
December 9, 2025, 6-7:30PM CT Winter Contemplative Workshop
January
January 13, 2026, 6-7:30PM CT Craft Workshop with CMarie Fuhrman
January 27, 2026, 6-7PM CT Reading and Conversation with Nickole Brown and Gavin Van Horn
February
February 10, 2026, 6-7:30PM CT Craft Workshop (TBA)
February 17, 2026, 6-7PM CT Reading and Conversation with Elizabeth Bradfield
March
March 17, 2026, 6-7:30PM CT Spring Contemplative Workshop
March 31, 2026, 6-7PM CT Reading and Conversation with Annie Wenstrup
April
April 13, 2026, 6-7:30PM CT Craft Workshop with Camille Dungy
Please note: This meeting is on a Monday.
April 28, 2026, 6-7:30PM CT Reading and Conversation with Craig Santos Perez
May
May 5, 2026, 6-7:30PM CT Craft Workshop with Heather Swan
May 12, 2026, 6-7:30PM CT Reading and Conversation with Chip Blake
May 19, 2026, 6-8PM CT Final Reading and Celebration
Additional Offerings:
Writing the Wild Labs will be offered during the course of the program (“ala carte” items at an additional cost). Cohort members receive a discount on all labs.
2025-2026 Lab facilitators will include: Nickole Brown, Geffrey Davis, Renata Golden, Michael Kleber-Diggs, Rowen White, Felicia Zamora, Sun Yung Shin, Ian Ramsey, and more.
