Retreats, Book Clubs, and Workshops

Melanie carries a unique voice that is both grounded and imaginative. Her ability to foster conversations where personal experiences transform into profound life lessons makes her a captivating speaker and thought leader. I am incredibly grateful for voices like Melanie’s, whose willingness to lead with courage, wisdom, and empathy has undoubtedly impacted my life and many others.

-Natalie Brown, author of Fifty-Two Cups of Coffee and former Sojourners fellow

This page includes affiliate links that support independent bookstores as well as my own calling to curate enriching literature, at no additional cost to you.

Please check back soon for future offerings!

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How Poetry Speaks to Pains, Needs, & Dreams

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  • a personal reflection about where I’ve found poetry lately
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Previous Workshops and Events I’ve Offered

To give you a feel for the types of events that I like to facilitate, here is a running list of previous events and workshops I’ve offered. You are always welcome to invite me to lead one or more of these events for your group. Feel free to contact me to inquire about crafting an event for your own context.

I will likely host some/all of these events again in the future. Sign up for my missive to be the first to learn about the next time I host one of these events.

By clicking submit, you agree to share your email address to receive a missive. As the poet Rainer Maria Rilke said, the “highest task of a bond between two people” is to “stand guard over the solitude of the other.” I therefore value your privacy and solitude, just as I value mine, which means I never disclose your information to third parties. Use the unsubscribe link in those emails to opt out at any time.

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