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In the peaceful atmosphere of the Saturday workshop, and with the help of meditations that quiet the critical mind, writing becomes possible, cathartic, transformational. You can write memoir or fiction. Each workshop is focused around an inspirational theme or myth. You’ll write three times for about one hour each time, and receive constructive,...

In this class, you will learn first and foremost that you can write—and write well! In fact you will surprise yourself by the work you’ll be producing. The class is designed to enhance your creativity, imagination and personal voice while also teaching the skills of creative writing—memoir and fiction. This is an ongoing...

Perennials are a great addition to any landscape, whether your space is big or small, sunny or shady, dry or wet, manicured or not-so-neat. Get ideas for simple perennial combinations that look great in any garden. Find out what you need to do to care for your plants, including fertilizing, deadheading, and dividing. This class will be taught online...

Join us in this amazing class, where we are balancing our energy centers and transforming our belief systems to release our fears. You will receive a chakra reading and clearing as well as learn magical tips and techniques to become balanced.  We will end the class with a meditation to release and assist in integrating the energy and information...

Create your own kitchen garden designed around the food you love to eat - be it outside your back door or on your windowsill. You'll design a planting plan using historic examples and modern best practices and walk away with the techniques to maximize health and harvest, such as companion planting and succession sowing.

The Angel Intuitive Card classes are (8 classes for a certificate) each course will be designed in such a way that a the classes can be taken in any order and students can begin at any point in the course rotation. We all have amazing gifts and intuition  And we all have many beautiful angels guiding us on our spiritual path. Let me help you...

SUFFER LESS, WRITE MORE. The techniques of Meditative Writing were developed to address each writer's specific needs. In each of the four workshop sessions, cognitive and meditative exercises are crafted specifically to help you open your mind to new ideas and inspirations, tap into a deeper well or creativity, and write without judgement. These...

Learn tips and techniques used by professional gardeners through a combination of lecture and hands-on activities. Acquire solid gardening skills, learn a variety of techniques, and determine best management practices in the field of horticulture. Gain applicable skills in plant selection, spring assessment and planning, spring perennials and annuals,...

Maximizing the appeal and longevity of perennial plantings requires more work than simply watering and weeding. You will closely examine the best practices for preparing garden beds, plant selection, staking, deadheading, division, and fall clean-up. This class will be taught online via Zoom. Registered students will receive login instructions one...

This is the chance for you to make a difference in how you communicate with others. Learn how to prepare for public speaking and use the power of the spoken word to move others. Through practice, speakers develop polish and finesse. As a result, their confidence builds. The focus is on how to organize ideas and communicate clearly, enabling participants...

Noting the number of urban dwellers who want more plants in their lives but don't have green thumbs yet, plant consultant and former elementary educator Maryah Greene stepped up to provide support so these new plant parents can create functional, long-term green spaces of their own. She'll share how she turned an Instagram account full of plant care...

Have you ever thought about turning your life’s trials and tribulations into a NY Times bestseller? In this five-week Online Memoir Writing Workshop, Erika Schickel (2 Memoirs, LA Times) will share her secrets for turning your life’s twists and turns into lively drama! Her fun, all new in-class exercises will help you infuse your most fascinating...

Tai chi is an ancient Chinese health exercise that promotes your vitality, structural balance, mental balance, strength and longevity. Tai chi is an ancient Chinese health exercise that promotes your vitality, structural balance, mental balance, strength and longevity. Originally developed for self-defense, tai chi has evolved into a graceful form...

Feeling overwhelmed? What if you could learn a process for thinking to make better decisions and create better solutions? In this course, you’ll learn and practice techniques to generate breakthrough ideas and solve your most pressing problems. You’ll also discover how to ask the right questions, challenge assumptions and see others’ viewpoints...

It is time to debunk the belief that the only way to advance your career or make a significant change is getting a new start in a different organization. In reality, your next career move often lies within your current organization.  In our present environment of virtual and global teams, there are incredible opportunities to redefine your career...