Join Rebecca Lawton, author, scientist, and long-time guide, to write poetry in the open air on Oona-pa’is (Sonoma Mountain). We’ll stroll to Jack London’s home to prepare for writing at the tables in the garden (or bring your favorite folding chair). Once we’ve set up our base workshop, Rebecca will instruct each of us to take short, independent field exploration with a notebook in hand near the London ranch. After we’ve independently gathered field data and inspiration, we’ll reconvene at the garden for further instruction and writing fueled by our field trips. Conversation and optional sharing will follow.

Rebecca Lawton’s ten books and numerous essays, poems, and stories have won a Fulbright Visiting Research Chair, Nautilus Book Award, and many other honors. She has published in Audubon, Orion, Sierra, and other publications. She holds a Masters in Fine Arts in Creative Writing from Mills College, has taught widely, and lives and writes in Sonoma Valley. Learn more about Rebecca Lawton and join her mailing list.

Please bring a pen and notebook (or plenty of paper on a clipboard).  Wear sturdy shoes and dress in layers. (Binoculars, hand lenses, or other field tools are welcome but not required.)

Rain will cancel.

Where: Jack London State Historic Park, 2400 London Ranch Road, Glen Ellen, CA

When: Sunday, November 17, 2024, from 10:00 am to Noon. Meet in the ranch parking lot on the right as you enter the park.

Admission: $10 (parking fee extra)