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