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Erica Wheeler | Sense of Place Consulting

About These Programs

Erica Wheeler partners with libraries, cultural organizations, parks, retreat centers, land trusts, and community groups to offer concerts, workshops, and experiences that create belonging through the power of place and story.

Whether you're seeking creative programming, community engagement, or mission-centered work—these programs help people shift from being observers to belonging, finding the common ground that feels missing in our communities today.

Pricing: Travel costs are additional
Concerts and Keynotes: $1,500 (local performances for small venues) to $5,500 (national keynotes).
Sound system included for venues within 300 miles of western Massachusetts.
Workshops and Walks: $750 (small local venues) to $1,500 (larger venues/national events)
Community Engagement Events: Package pricing available for organizations. Combinations have included event keynotes, community workshops, school programs, and sense of place saunters.

1. CONCERTS & PERFORMANCES

Curated journeys through song, story, and conversation that help people slow down, connect, and feel a sense of place and belonging.

Pricing: Travel costs are additional
Concerts and Keynotes: $1,500 (local performances for small venues) to $5,500 (national keynotes).
Sound system included for venues within 300 miles of western Massachusetts.
Workshops and Walks: $750 (small local venues) to $1,500 (larger venues/national events)

Sense of Place Concert

A curated, researched, seasonal, sense of place journey through story and song

What's included:

* 60-minute performance
* Song selections that reflect local and regional nature, history, and culture
* Story and reflective audience engagement questions for conversation

Ideal for: Libraries, community centers, cultural organizations, seasonal celebrations

Custom Place-Based Concert | $2,500–$3,000

Songs and stories researched and tailored to highlight your place, organization, or event

What's included:

* 60-75 minute performance

* Custom research on local history, landscape, culture

* Songs selected to reflect your community's story

* Audience participation activities

Ideal for: Organizational anniversaries, heritage celebrations, tourism conferences, land trust events

Celebration or Milestone, Keynote Style | $3,500

A one-of-a-kind experience celebrating a person, place, or organizational journey

What's included:

* 60-75 minute performance

* Extensive interviews and research

* Optional custom song creation

* Multimedia elements (photos, stories collected from community)

* National travel

Ideal for: Retirement celebrations, organizational milestones, major anniversaries, memorial tributes

Campfire-Style Concert | $1,250–$1,750

Casual, warm gathering with storytelling, sing-alongs, and seasonal readings

What's included:

* 60-minute performance

* Participatory sing-alongs

* Storytelling and humor

* Relaxed, informal atmosphere

* Local/regional travel

Ideal for: Retreat centers, outdoor programs, community gatherings, wellness events

All concert pricing includes: Performance, sound equipment for small-to-medium venues, promotional materials
Travel expenses additional: Mileage (IRS rate), lodging if overnight, meals per diem

2. CREATIVE WORKSHOPS

Hands-on experiences using writing, storytelling, and guided reflection to help people reconnect with themselves, their communities, and sense of place.

Touchstone Story Workshop | $500–$750 (90 min) | $1,000–$1,500 (half-day)

Guided writing sequence and sensory awareness practices to uncover personal stories rooted in place and belonging

What's included:

* Structured writing prompts

* Sensory awareness practices

* Individual and group reflection

* Facilitated sharing (optional)

* Up to 25 participants (90 min) or 30 participants (half-day)

Ideal for: Libraries, learning centers, writer groups, retreat centers, wellness programs

Vision Board in a Box™ | $500–$750 (90 min) | $1,000–$1,500 (half-day)

A hands-on creative exploration to uncover goals and dreams by exploring where you are now and what's ready to emerge next

What's included:

* All materials provided (magazines, boards, scissors, glue, markers)

* Guided reflection activities

* Individual creation time

* Group sharing (optional)

* Up to 20 participants (90 min) or 25 participants (half-day)

Ideal for: Wellness programs, retreat centers, transition support groups, New Year programs, libraries

Sense of Place Saunters | $375–$500 (90 min) | $750–$1,000 (half-day)

Reflective walks that deepen connection to local nature and history

What's included:

* Guided walk with storytelling

* Sensory awareness practices

* Journal prompts and reflection activities

* Place-based stories and local history

* Up to 15 participants (90 min) or 20 participants (half-day)

Ideal for: Parks, nature centers, land trusts, historic sites, wellness retreats

Workshop Series | Custom pricing

Multi-session programs (3-6 weeks) with ongoing community support

Contact for quote based on number of sessions, audience size, and customization needs

All workshop pricing includes: Facilitation, materials (where applicable), planning consultation
Travel expenses additional: Mileage (IRS rate), lodging if overnight, meals per diem

3. MISSION-BASED COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

Programs that help communities discover and share connections to the places, histories, and stories your organization cares about—deepening public understanding of why preservation and stewardship matters.

Single Program | $750–$1,500

One workshop, concert, or event customized to your organizational mission

Examples:

* Youth writing workshop on cultural heritage

* Intergenerational storytelling event

* Educator training on place-based learning

* Community concert celebrating local history

What organizations gain:

* Activated stewardship - Personal connections to conservation and caring

* Intergenerational connection - Storytelling across ages

* Youth leadership - Confidence and identity tied to place

* Stronger community - Shared experiences that build belonging

* Mission alignment - Stories you can use to deepen community commitment

Multi-Program Package | $2,500–$5,000

Series of 3-5 programs engaging different layers of your community

Example packages:

* Youth workshop + educator training + public concert

* School program + family event + community celebration

* Multi-generational storytelling series across 3-4 sessions

What's included:

* Cohesive narrative across all programs

* Customized content for each audience

* Planning consultation to align with organizational goals

* Coordination with partners/stakeholders

* Follow-up materials and shared stories

Custom Partnership | Contact for quote

Grant-funded initiatives, multi-year collaborations, complex community engagement strategies

Examples:

* NEA Big Read community programs

* Smithsonian affiliate programming

* Multi-site regional initiatives

* Year-long engagement campaigns

Contact to discuss: Scope, timeline, budget, partnership structure

All mission-based pricing includes: Program delivery, planning consultation, customized content development
Travel expenses additional: Mileage (IRS rate), lodging if overnight, meals per diem

TRAVEL EXPENSES

Mileage: Current IRS rate ($0.67/mile as of 2024)
Lodging: Actual cost if overnight stay required
Meals: Per diem when traveling

Travel expenses invoiced separately based on actual costs

PAYMENT TERMS

Deposit: 50% deposit required to secure date
Final payment: 50% due day of program
Invoice: Provided upon booking confirmation
Cancellation: 30 days notice required for deposit refund

BOOKING PROCESS

1. Initial Consultation (20 minutes, complimentary)
Discuss your goals, audience, timeline, and budget

2. Custom Proposal
Receive a tailored program recommendation and quote

3. Contract & Deposit
Secure your date with signed agreement and 50% deposit

4. Planning & Coordination
Collaborative planning to ensure program aligns with your needs

5. Program Delivery
Erica delivers the program and provides follow-up materials

PREVIOUS PARTNERS

National Endowment for the Arts - "Where We Live" NEA Big Read
Smithsonian Affiliate Programs - "Crossroads—Change in Rural America"
National Park Service - 45+ sites nationwide
Trust for Public Land - Partnership and programming
Big Sur Land Trust - 30th Anniversary celebration
Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health - Wellness retreats
Wyoming Youth Congress on Children and Nature - Youth leadership
New Bedford Youth Leadership Academy - Community engagement

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Erica Wheeler | Sense of Place Consulting
Western Massachusetts
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