Contemplative Art / El arte contemplativo

Wind, Flag, Mind Moves - A Binational Contemplative Writers Series

Open Dates
Zoom (online)
Join us for this unique virtual line-up of readings, workshops and discussions, where we engage with notable authors and meditation practitioners as we explore the relationship of contemplative practices, social action, and the written word.  

Writing from the Heart: A Contemplative Writing Retreat

con Melinda Rothouse and Mayela Padilla Manasjan

April 29 - May 3, 2024
Casa Werma
This contemplative writing retreat is a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with ourselves, our written words and the world around us. This retreat is open to writers of all levels and genres and will include contemplative writing prompts and exercises, plenty of writing time, and group discussion.

Write From Where You Are - Memoir Workshop

con Tim Z. Hernandez

June 23, 2024
Casa Werma
This in-person workshop includes meditation instruction, sitting meditation, a discussion on memoir craft (research, ethics, structure and publishing), generative writing exercises, and sharing of your work if desired. This retreat is open to writers of all levels.

Art of Impermanence: New Beginnings

con Jake Lorfing and Melinda Rothouse

January 3 - 9, 2025
Casa Werma
The Art of Impermanence is an in-person retreat that explores the process of change and becoming and the ephemerality of our everyday experience through the lens of creativity and contemplative arts practice.