Thorn Medicine:

A journey with Hawthorn and SoulCollage® for times of transition

Autumn 2026

Nature immersion meets creative studio

A supportive circle for reflection and grief tending through nature connection and creative practice.

In this program, we turn to Hawthorn and SoulCollage® as guides. Hawthorn trees share their heart medicine in the living landscape, and the art practice of SoulCollage® offers a way to give form to what lives within us. Together, they provide a nourishing space for reflection, expression, and meaning-making in times of change and grief. Here, we honor and explore what is emerging in our lives. No art experience necessary.

Since ancient times, people have trusted the Hawthorn tree as a medicine for heartache and to support stress and overwhelm. Together, we spend time outdoors where Hawthorn grows— in the forest, near the bog, and at the mouth of a spring-fed well—attuning to their presence and teachings, and listening to the stories carried through folklore and mythology. We then turn to creative process to explore, reflect and process our experiences. Using the art method SoulCollage®, participants are guided in making intuitive collage cards— much like tarot or oracle cards. Cards may represent your inner parts, community members, important archetypes or symbols, plants, pets etc., which can be used in readings and consulted for personal questions. Each session includes time to create cards, which together form a deeply personal deck that will stay with you long after this group ends.

Nourishing places to reflect and create

Nourishing places to reflect and create

One of our classroom spaces

One of our classroom spaces

Creative studio time

Creative studio time

Set on 40 acres of trails, streams, forest and pond

Set on 40 acres of trails, streams, forest and pond

Program structure

We meet one Saturday a month from 10AM-1PM for four months.

Begins Autumn 2026

Flow of the day

  • The first half of the day includes opening circle, time outside exploring the landscape, experiential practices, and small group sharing.

  • The second half is devoted to creative practice. SoulCollage® studio time is a time for rest, reflection, and integration.

  • We end with a closing circle and time for group reflections and sharing.

Class takeaways

  • Build a relationship with the Hawthorn tree: learn plant ID, medicinal uses, folklore, qualities for grief-tending

  • Intentional time for creativity, making art and exploring your creative sides

  • Create a personalized medicine deck with SoulCollage®

  • Spend time listening and learning outdoors

  • Be part of an supportive cohort of people learning together

  • Spacious time to slow down, rest and reflect

Logistics + Accesibility

  • Located in East Chatham, NY (address provided upon registration)

  • We’ll spend a blend of time indoors and outdoors in a yurt, indoor studio and forest. While the weather is generally mild this time of year, please be prepared to spend time outside in all kinds of weather.

  • While we will explore the medicinal and folk traditions of Hawthorn, this is not an herbalism course.

  • See accessibility notes below for more detail

  • The program will be located in a yurt with access to an outhouse nearby as well as indoor bathroom as short walk away. Studio time will take place indoors with access to an indoor bathroom. There is a short  5 min walk on mostly gravel road between the two spaces. While the group includes rest and sedentary activities, we will be spending time in the forest, walking, and moving throughout uneven terrain. If you have any accessibility concerns, please reach out to me to see if this is a good fit!

    We will be spending time outdoors - rain or shine- please come prepared so you can be comfortable.

  • I will provide a starter kit (glue stick, card backing and plastic protective sleeves) for SoulCollage® but participants are expected to provide any additional materials desired beyond that.

Cost

Cost include all materials for the class series.

PLEASE READ ALL PROGRAM DETAILS AND DATES CAREFULLY BEFORE REGISTERING SINCE I DO NOT OFFER REFUNDS. THANK YOU!