As another noted poet, Naomi Shihab Nye, writes: “Annie Lighthart writes purely magical poems – they will rivet and change you in all good ways.”

A rare opportunity to restore your soul and learn from beloved poet and retreat leader, Annie Lighthart. Whether you are new to poetry or a devoted fan, join us as we find rest in poetry and silence during this two-hour retreat. We’ll read small poems with large hearts as well as poems that expand to encompass wide places of the mind and spirit. In this safe space we’ll seek both rest and inspiration, allowing time for silence and reflective writing. Poet Pablo Neruda once said, “Poetry is an act of peace. Peace goes into the making of a poet as flour goes into the making of bread.” Together we’ll take a deep breath and welcome the peace of poems into our lives.