Joanna Macy’s Work That Reconnects

Event Overview

Over the past half century, Buddhist teacher and environmental activist, Joanna Macy, created the Work that Reconnects (WTR) in collaboration with thousands of fellow Earth-lovers. During this weekend together, we will explore the WTR spiral process by attending to our gratitude for all the Earth offers us, to our sorrows for the devastation facing our Earth, and to our unique contribution to Earth’s well-being.

Collaborative, experiential exercises alongside periods of sitting and walking meditation will build community connections as well as offer insight into our duties as stewards for and with the Earth that sustains us. Participants can expect to spend much of the weekend outdoors with time spent sharing poetry, music and songs and celebrating community around a bonfire on Saturday night (weather permitting). We will explore in words and art, in partnership and as a group the riches all around us as creatures of this Earth. Discover more about the Work That Reconnects here.

No prior experience with Joanna Macy’s work or with meditation or spiritual practice is necessary. This workshop is appropriate for those who are 15 years and older, and to anyone who is interested in diving more deeply into finding our unique contributions to support our Earth home. Please bring a journal and a sense of curiosity to explore what is (for most) a difficult topic to engage with as individuals. Dressing in layers and in shoes appropriate for walks outside is also suggested. You are also invited to bring instruments, art supplies, poetry and other forms of self-expression.