A slower way of seeing, writing, and being in the world.
It’s time to exhale.
To take a moment for yourself and step outside—
where the quiet strength of trees, the presence of plants, and the openness of sky are already waiting.
Not to fix or improve anything, but to help you settle, notice, and reconnect.
The Approach
The Quiet Practice is grounded in guided attention rather than instruction. We design each offering to help people slow down and notice—through time spent outdoors, simple writing or reflection prompts, and shared quiet. The focus is not on producing work or achieving insight, but on cultivating presence: learning how to stay with what is already here, in the natural world and within oneself. By returning to a practice of noticing—season by season, place by place—participants often find clarity, steadiness, and a renewed sense of connection that extends into daily life.
Simple and thoughtful
The Quiet Practice follows the pace of the natural world. We gather, slow down, and pay attention—allowing time, place, and shared quiet to guide the work. Rather than moving quickly toward answers, we stay with what is present, returning again and again to the practice of noticing.
Ways to Practice
We offer guided nature-based writing and noticing experiences for adults who crave slowness, clarity, and a deeper relationship with the living world.
We ground this work in a simple belief: when we learn to pay attention—to light, water, trees, seasons, and our own inner responses—we begin to feel more present, more connected, and more at home in our lives.
These gatherings are not about performance or productivity. They are about learning how to notice, listen, and stay with what is already here.
No prior writing experience is required. Curiosity and a willingness to slow down are enough.
Local Nature Writing & Noticing Outings
Small-group, outdoor gatherings held monthly in local parks and natural areas.
Each outing includes:
gentle guided observation
quiet solo time in nature
simple writing or reflection prompts
optional group sharing
These outings are designed to help participants practice attention in a calm, supportive environment.
Library Programs & Community Events
Free or library-hosted programs designed as an introduction to nature-based noticing and reflection.
These sessions are accessible, discussion-based, and welcoming to adults of all backgrounds. Programs may be held indoors, with an optional brief outdoor component when weather allows.
Virtual Noticing Group
A small, ongoing virtual group that meets twice monthly to reflect together on how attention to nature shapes creativity, thinking, and well-being.
Each month follows a seasonal theme, offering continuity and depth for those who wish to carry the practice into daily life.
Annual Retreat (Launching Soon)
An intimate, multi-day nature writing retreat held near the shores of Lake Michigan.
The retreat offers spacious time for reflection, guided practice, conversation, and rest—rooted in place, season, and community.