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Nourish Your Sense of Place, Creativity, and Well-Being
Sense of Place Concerts, Workshops, Classes, and Retreats
Explore concerts, workshops, writing classes, and retreats offered throughout the year.
Reconnect with yourself, your creativity, and your sense of place.
With a background as a touring singer-songwriter with six recordings and more than 20 years as an interpretive trainer working with National Park Service sites, museums, and conservation organizations nationwide, Erica brings together artistry, natural history, and a deep commitment to connection between people and place.
From intimate concerts to multi-week writing courses, from seasonal retreats to reflective walks—these programs create space for presence, reflection, and belonging.
Ways to Join in:
Erica’s public programs happen throughout the year in different communities.
Here’s how to stay in touch, find a program near you, or bring one to your community.
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Sense of Place Concerts
With six recordings to her credit, Erica has received accolades from Yankee Magazine to the Washington Post, been a featured interview on NPR's All Things Considered, and her songs have charted in the top-ten on Billboard's Gavin Americana Chart.
Whether it's a casual campfire gathering, a milestone celebration, or a community concert—these performances are warm, inviting, and help you connect more deeply to yourself, your surroundings, and each other.
Concert experiences to attend or host:
Community Concerts – Curated journeys of song, story, and conversation
Campfire-Style Concerts – Warm, seasonal performances with sing-alongs
Milestones & Celebrations – Customized programs marking anniversaries and special events
Enjoy a performance and leave feeling more rooted in place, story, and this moment.
"Erica's music takes the audience on a trip through space and time. When she paints a landscape with song, she strikes a chord that resonates at a deep emotional level. This powerful food for the soul moves people to question the conventions we use to value property—and to value themselves as stewards."
— Baltimore Woods Nature Center, NY
Creative Workshops & Retreats
Erica has facilitated creative and wellness workshops for retreats, learning centers, and communities for decades, including Women's Wellness Retreats and events for the Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health.
She guides participants through reflection and creativity using the foundational practices that inform all of her work—from six recordings of original music to decades of training interpreters nationwide. Her workshops connect you to who you are and where you are, both internally and externally.
Workshops & Retreats
Touchstone Story Writing Workshop – A guided sequence of writing and sensory awareness practices to uncover personal stories rooted in place and meaning
Vision Board in a Box™ – Creative reflection and vision workshop to review your life and gain clarity on where you want to go next. Includes workbook and prompts to explore your inner and outer life
Sense of Place Saunters – Curated reflective walks to experience nature and history with a fresh perspective
Seasonal Retreats - Slow down and be nourished by a journey of reflection, discovery, fun, and community
Experience a creative journey to discover what emerges when you slow down enough to notice.
"I have not written this much or as easily in my 30+ years in academia. The classes are supportive and keep us actively writing, but also allow us to go at our own pace." — Jeanne Stanley, Ph.D., Psychologist
Writing Classes & Retreats
Writers in Erica's programs range from first-time creatives to published professionals. These seasonally offered programs provide structure, community, and time for creative renewal—whether you're developing a consistent practice, shaping projects, or creating space to listen to what wants to emerge.
Outcomes from past classes include:
Years of scattered writing shaped into cohesive collections
Publications, literary journals, and readings at festivals
Completed manuscripts from projects once sidelined
First-time writers discovering they're natural poets
Academic writers finding their creative voice
Take a class and discover what happens when your stories find community and time to breathe.
1:1 Mentoring
1:1 sessions are available year-round for those ready to begin working together now.
Whether you're working on a writing project, navigating a transition, or seeking clarity and direction, 1:1 mentoring offers focused, personalized guidance.
Hope to See You
These experiences happen throughout the year—check the calendar for what's coming, join the mailing list to stay connected, or reach out about hosting a program in your area.
