The final round for 2026: 10 October - 8 November

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Join me for 30 days of this gentle writing practice. We will sit still in nature, pay close attention, and write it down. Together, we will do some deep noticing and use this writing practice to bring calm into our days.

Each day we take a few minutes to connect with the natural world around us. As we sit quiet and still, what do we notice? What do we see, hear, sense and feel? As we find the words to express the experience, we connect our inner world to the world around us.

Each day you’ll receive reflections on nature writing and poetry practices. You sharing your poetry and reflections is warmly welcomed, but optional. You get to choose!

I invite you to join me for this beautiful practice that makes poetry possible.


HOW IT WORKS

In a private online space, each day for 30 days you’ll receive:

  • A reflection from me on nature, writing, and presence - in writing and audio form

  • A gentle prompt or invitation to start your own writing

  • A space to share your own writing, reflections, or to simply receive

  • My acknowledgement and reflections on any writing you share

  • The warm company of fellow nature-loving folk

You can complete the practice in just 15 minutes a day, or linger longer if you wish. You could follow along with every day as it’s released, or plan to work through the material over a longer period. There is no pressure, and no expectations. Everybody participates in the way that best suits them.


 
 
 
 
 

NATURE POETRY MAY SUIT, IF ANY OF THESE ARE TRUE FOR YOU..

  • You feel most yourself in nature

  • You enjoy poetry (reading or writing)

  • You’re seeking a quiet, meaningful creative practice

  • You want to write—but gently, without pressure or judgment

  • You long for a practice that brings presence and calm into your days

No poetry experience needed…
perfect for beginners, those returning to poetry,
and writers looking for creative cross-pollination

you will need…

  • At least 15 minutes for the daily practice

  • Your favourite writing supplies

  • Access to nature (if you cannot get outside, then a window view, a houseplant or your memories of nature will work)

  • Internet access to join our private community (hosted on Mighty Networks)

COURSE DETAILS

  • Start Date: Saturday 10 October (NZ)

  • End Date: Sunday 8 November (NZ)

  • You’ll receive daily posts, writing prompts, and inspiration.

  • I’ll be in our online group every day, reading and responding.

  • There are no set times or time zone restrictions: read the day’s material and write at the time of day that suits you best.

  • Join our private online community from your phone or computer.

  • If you choose to share you writing in the online group, you’ll receive personal encouragement and responses from me!

THE PRICE

  • NZD$188

  • Payment plans are available (two fortnightly payments, or four fortnightly payments)

 
 
 
 

What PEOPLE HAVE experienceD IN NATURE POETRY

  • A peaceful, grounded feeling

  • A new way of seeing the world around them

  • A deeper sense of connection to the place they live

  • The joy of creative expression, free from judgment

  • Finally, writing daily!

  • The relief of being in community with kindred spirits

  • Simple techniques for beginning, and continuing, their own poetry practice

  • Confidence to create a collection of poetry

  • Creating poems to accompany their visual art practice


Meditation is old and honorable, so why should I not sit, every morning of my life, on the hillside, looking into the shining world?
— from "What I Have Learned So Far", by Mary Oliver