Writing, Foraging & Tasting the Woods
Schedule (all is subject to adjustments due to weather variables)
Monday, May 13
Introductions
Writing tips-Writing down the bones
Wander the Jensen Trail
Identify and gather plants in season
Find a spot to write alone
Prepare nibbles with morning’s foraged ingredients
Enjoy the bounty and share writings along with a glass of Sauvignon blanc*
Tuesday, May 14
Writing tips-Morning pages
Wander the trail along the river trail
Identify and gather plants in season
Find a spot to write alone
Prepare nibbles with morning’s foraged ingredients
Enjoy the bounty and share writings along with a glass of Gewurtztraminer*
Wednesday, May 15
Writing tips-Haiku & other poetry
Wander the Dogwood Trail
Identify and gather plants in season
Find a spot to write alone
Prepare nibbles with morning’s foraged ingredients
Enjoy the bounty and share writings along with a glass of Sonoma Pinot noir*
Thursday, May 16
Writing tips-Attention to detail: a lifelong practice
Wander the Jones Mtn Trail
Identify and gather plants in season
Find a spot to write alone
Prepare nibbles with morning’s foraged ingredients
Enjoy the bounty and share writings along with a glass of Vouvray*
Friday, May 17
Writing tips-Writing from the heart
Wander the garden environs
Identify and gather plants in season
Find a spot to write alone
Prepare nibbles with morning’s foraged ingredients
Enjoy the bounty and share writings along with a glass Gruet brut*
Wrap-up and farewells
*for those of age
Sample Menu Items for Writing, Foraging, & Tasting the Woods
Bruschetta with tapenade and winter cress
Radishes with goat cheese and redbud blossoms
Sweet potatoes with pesto and pine nuts
Deviled eggs with ramps and hop shoots
Vichyssoise with drizzle of walnut oil and violets