What If We Felt Deeply at Home in the World?
Appalachian Trail Conservancy NextGen Summit, Mount Greylock, MA
Too often, we live or visit places without truly knowing them. We move through landscapes without forging a bond. We learn history without feeling its presence. And in that distance, something vital is lost—an intimacy with a place that stirs a connection that leads to caring.
Sense of Place Consulting aims to heal that gap. It is rooted in the philosophy that finding stories about our connections to places inspires caring. These stories are a powerful catalyst for well-being, belonging, inclusion, and stewardship.
Everyone has stories of places and belonging, waiting to be remembered and revealed. Let’s find yours.
Imagine if we all felt deep ties to where we are. How would we care for our landscapes, our histories, and our communities? How would we share these places with others?
Whether you’re an interpreter crafting visitor experiences, or an organization seeking deeper community engagement, or an individual seeking to uncover your own stories and bonds, the Sense of Place and Story Method will give you tools and a framework for story craft that helps people and places thrive.
Hello. I’m Erica Wheeler, owner of Sense of Place Consulting
I offer interpretive training, keynotes, classes and performances to help people reconnect with the places that shape them, the past that informs them, and the future they are helping to create.
My background includes:
Award-winning singer-songwriter with expertise in performing, writing, and the creative process.
Workshop facilitator and keynote presenter for land trusts and other preservation and conservation organizations with expertise in community engagement and sense of place stories.
Interpretive trainer for parks, museums and historic sites with expertise in interpretation, storytelling, visitor engagement techniques and innovative program design with extensive experience training staff for the National Park Service.
Creative mentor helping people with all levels of experience find and craft their stories of place and belonging.
Let’s Work Together:
Interpretive Training to Elevate Staff
From interpretive foundations to advanced skills , this training will elevate your team. Provides a refreshing framework for developing impactful visitor experiences.
Specializing in story craft, technique building, honing delivery skills and the art of delivering well-balanced programs.
Keynotes and Breakouts to Inspire Attendees
A journey of song, story, and conversation, to inspire audiences to rediscover their sense of place, create compelling narratives, and reconnect with their purpose.
Specializing in Sense of Place Tourism, Place Stewardship, and Well-Being.
Events to Engage Your Community
Curated performances and workshops that foster a deeper relationship between individuals, history, and place.
Specializing in evoking stories, cultivating caring and connection that leads to stewardship.
Youth Leadership to Empower the Next Generation
Workshops, training, and performances to empower the next generation to find their stories of caring, connection, and belonging.
Specializing in creative approaches to helping youth find their stories and add their voice to the world.
Find Stories to Enrich Your Work and Life
Writing classes, retreats, and private mentoring to help you craft meaningful narratives and become the writer you are inside.
Specalizing in helping you find your stories, hone your skills and develop stories and that make an impact.
Music and Recordings
Award-winning songs and music to accompany you on a journey towards a deeper sense of place and well-being.
Listen to Erica’s Folk/Americana music. For purchase in physical or digital formats.
