THE POETRY OF PLANT MAGIC

A 4 Week Creative Writing Workshop To Connect You To Your Writing Practice & Deepen Your Connection With Nature

THE POETRY OF PLANT MAGIC

LET’S GO ON A JOURNEY…

walk with me to the edge of the forest

and listen

to hear the language of the plants

and let them inspire the words

that pour from our hearts;

connecting to earth’s medicine,

connects us to our own medicine

within.

hear them whisper,

soften into their stories,

allow your creative soul

to be the balm that

softens you.

ARE YOU…

seeking inspiration for your creativity?

desiring a dedicated time each week to write?

curious about how you can connect deeper to nature?

interested in learning about herbal medicine?

longing to start a writing practice?

wishing for a creative community?

In this workshop we will…

  • Be introduced to 8+ different herbs in 4 weekly sessions

  • Learn about herbal folklore and the ancient uses of herbs

  • Sense the physical, spiritual, and energetic qualities of each herb

  • Be guided through creative writing and journal prompts

  • Write and read poetry in safe community

  • Develop a deep connection with nature

  • Be more in tune with nature’s seasons and cycles and our own creative cycles

  • Learn how to incorporate herbs into your wellness practice

Some herbs we may explore…

  • Rose

  • Lemon Balm

  • Motherwort

  • Tulsi

  • Milky Oat

  • Dandelion

…and more

What You’ll Receive…

  • guided meditations

  • knowledge and uses of 8+ different herbs

  • poetry and creative writing prompts

  • folklore & poetry readings

  • sharing in safe community

  • deepen your relationship with your creativity and with nature

DATES & DETAILS

Coming soon as a pre-recorded self-study course

F.A.Q.

  • The cost to participate is a one time payment of $147.00. For any questions, contact leyavandoren@gmail.com.

  • All sessions will be recorded and sent to participants afterwards. However, since this is a short weekly class, we do encourage participants to join live if they are able!

  • Nope! This workshop is open to writers of all experience levels. You’ll be guided through prompts so you never have to worry about feeling stuck or left with feeling like you have nothing to say

ABOUT YOUR GUIDE

Leya Van Doren is a writer, teacher, and host of The Creative Soul Podcast with 100+ episodes. She teaches creative writing workshops for creatives to be in community and connect with their creative souls. She loves making medicines from plants foraged in the wild, taking long walks, drinking herbal tea, and living in alignment with nature’s seasons and cycles.

testimonials…

“I did not know what to expect of the workshop but gentle is the first word that comes to mind. I didn't think the class itself would have such an impact on me emotionally and mentally. I felt like it put a fire inside me to honor my gifts, my creativity, and do something about it. I was inspired. Leya is so respectful, calm and empathic. She has such a gift on how to hold space for each participant. She was able to bring together a group of people who are on different paths and hold space for each one of us. I wish the workshop had a couple of more weeks” - J.B.

“This workshop gave me an open and supportive space to bring whatever I was able to bring each week. I never felt pressured to perform or contribute a certain way and it always felt like my work and presence was appreciated. This workshop gave me tools, exercises, and the mindset I needed to allow more room for natural inspiration and creativity in my life rather than trying to force it” - L.S.

“I feel like this workshop gave me a great list of things I need to go over in therapy LOL I would describe this workshop to a friend as a digestible and welcoming way to reflect and be inspired by others' reflections. It was like a permission slip to let go and just write some reflections and be non-judgmental with a group of interesting people doing the same thing. But it also was very tangibly useful! During this workshop I made concrete action steps towards a big project that until Week 3 of the workshop, I was only thinking about very vaguely” - C.O.

“This workshop invites you to take a breath from your life and prioritize yourself and your creativity. Leya leads wonderfully open workshops with nothing but support and challenges that are fun and inspiring!” - K.L.