SOU’WESTER EVENTS!
Discover what’s happening during your next stay or plan a visit around our free live music, workshops, wellness offerings and more!
WEEKLY EVENT: YOGA
Candlelit Vinyasa Flow with Shanna Gillette
Drop in to this intermediate evening flow tuning into the breath and out of the chattering mind. Our focus is on balance, relaxation, flexibility, and acceptance of where we are. Fluid movement and creative transitions promote deep and even breathing to strengthen the nervous system and increase circulation to the organs. Binaural soundscapes open the mind to the vibration of universal consciousness. Guided meditation begin and end each class.
Shanna is a certified yoga teacher, ordained metaphysical counselor and empath. Her journey began as a small child inadvertently discovering deep meditation as an escape from abuse. Having always had an interest in the unseen and unexplained, she began having out of body experiences before learning to speak. Eventually she received a regents scholarship to ASU for religious studies. A series of intense life changing experiences including a serious car accident brought her to the first of several “awakenings,” beginning most notably in 2005. She now helps people through the shift in consciousness we are currently experiencing, assisting them along the path toward self-forgiveness and self-love – the greatest journey of all.
Truly exemplifying her favorite quote from Kahlil Gibran, “The deeper that sorrow carves into your being, the more joy you can contain,’ she adds, “The journey to wellness is a constantly evolving process where we learn to nurture body and mind beginning with the heart; To truly understand that the most important step to long-lasting good health and harmony isn’t necessarily about sweating our way to perfect abs or contorting our bodies into painful positions. It starts within. It’s about self-acceptance, self-forgiveness, and self-love. It’s about learning to accept and respect ourselves wherever we may be. Through the physicality of yoga, we tune into a deeper more expansive space beyond the trivial day to day. We learn that it’s ok to nurture ourselves and to ALLOW our spirits to be happy.”
Shanna received her yoga teacher’s certification at Bryan Kest’s world renowned studio in Santa Monica, CA. She attended Arizona State University for Religious Studies, and is currently studying at the University of Metaphysics Sedona. She is available for private yoga and counseling sessions and can be found at:
https://www.facebook.com/shanna.gillette
http://www.facebook.com/justbevibration
COST: Suggested $10-20 donation. No one will be turned away for lack of funds.
BRING: yoga mat (we will have some available for community use) and a blanket or something warm if needed
RSVP: souwesterwellness@gmail.com or call (360) 642-2452
This is a level 2 class.
Spring 2018 Workshop Series at The Sou’wester
Beginner’s Embroidery Workshop
with Liz Wright
Have you felt the itch to stitch? Join Liz Wright of Assembly for a fun and relaxing hand embroidery workshop! You’ll learn five basic stitches while working on an exclusive modern floral or night sky pattern (your choice!) designed just for this class. We’ll also discuss hoops, needles, floss, and fabric and some options for finishing and hanging your completed piece. All of the supplies and hands-on instruction necessary will be provided to get you started on your new favorite hobby!
Originally from Ohio, Liz Wright has a long history of creative projects and pursuits as a professional artist, designer, video producer, small business owner, and museum researcher. Founded in 2016 by Liz and Brian Wright, Assembly Assembly PDX (http://assemblypdx.com/) hosts hands-on modern craft and DIY workshops in the Portland area. The workshops and classes, covering a wide variety of crafts, are perfect for beginners and designed to empower creativity and pique interest in potential new hobbies.
COST: $30 plus a $15 material fee (Please pay material fee directly to instructor)
BRING: All supplies provided. Please bring a snack for yourself if you’d like (hot tea and coffee provided).
RSVP: via souwesterfrontdesk@gmail.c
All workshops are open to the public.
This is a beginner class, but all skill levels welcome.
This workshop is for students age 16 and up. 15 students max.
The Sou’wester Lodge at 3728 J Place, Seaview, WA 98644
Spring 2018 Workshop Series at The Sou’wester
Wild Forage Workshop/Forage for Health/Spring Seasonal Transition
with Lara Pacheco & Paige Common
Join Chef, Paige Common of Eatin’ Alive, and herbalist, Lara Pacheco to transition from Spring movement to Summer expansion with nutrient dense food, plant medicine and seasonal awareness. Our workshop will include a plant walk, meditation, food demo and medicine that we make to take home. A catered, seasonal lunch by Paige will also be included.
Lara Pacheco is a Taíno, Latinx mamita that believes that our collective liberation is accessed through decolonizing ourselves by weaving into the web of ancestral medicine. Lara directly works through this realm with plants, fungi, music and dance. When not caring for her family, land and all creatures, Lara runs Seed and Thistle Apothecary an educational resource, and co runs the seasonal wellness clinic that works to provide access to herbal medicine and massage for marginalized communities and brown girl rise, a youth empowerment program for young femmes of color.
Detroit born and bred, soulful living inspires this gal: healthy diets, hearty laughter and active lifestyle. Paige Common started preparing plant-based foods in her Portland kitchen giving life to Eatin’ Alive in 2010. She believes that a rainbow a day will keep the doctor away. Paige is available for one-on-one health coaching, recipe development, pre/post-natal consultations, small event catering, speaking engagements and classes.
COST: $30
BRING: Notebook, pen, scissors, brown paper bag. Hot tea and coffee provided. Nourishing lunch provided by Paige Common.
RSVP: souwesterfrontdesk@gmail.c
All workshops are open to the public.
All Skill Levels Welcome. 15 students max.
The Sou’wester Lodge at 3728 J Place, Seaview, WA 98644
Spring 2018 Workshop Series at The Sou’wester
The Creative Flash: Writing Workshop
with Chelsea Werner-Jatzke
Flash fiction is a small and powerful beast that will bite you in the ass if you’re lucky. Think of a moment that left a mark and ask yourself where it’s teeth are. In this class we’ll examine the particular bite marks of a variety of flash fictions and work on sharpening our own teeth in this condensed and intense prose form. Class time will be spent reading and discussing examples from masterful flash fiction authors, generating work from prompts, and sharing writing, and offering feedback.
Chelsea Werner-Jatzke is the author of Adventures in Property Management (Sibling Rivalry, 2017) and Thunder Lizard (H_NGM_N, 2016). She is co-founder and director of Tilll, a literary organization that offers an annual writing residency at Smoke Farm in Arlington, WA. She is outreach coordinator for Conium Review. She has been a Jack Straw Writer, an Artist Trust EDGE fellow, and an incubator artist through Cornish College. She has received residencies from Vermont Studio Center and Ragdale Foundation, taught creative writing through Seattle Central Community College, and served on the board of Lit Crawl Seattle.
COST: $25
BRING: Notebook or paper, pen. Please pack a lunch that you can take to the beach for a lunch break writing exercise (hot tea and coffee provided).
RSVP: souwesterfrontdesk@gmail.com or 360-642-2542
All skill levels welcome.
This workshop is for students 16 years of age and up. 20 students max.
Spring 2018 Workshop Series at The Sou’wester
Fermented Vegetables & Fermented Lunch!
with Sash Sunday
OlyKraut owner, Sash Sunday, will present the basics of vegetable ferments. You will each make a batch of sauerkraut and a batch of kimchi before the day is done. We will go through the basic sauerkraut and kimchi making process, take a little dive into the science of fermentation, and discuss why probiotics are so awesome. Sash will also answer questions and go over some troubleshooting for your home ferments. At lunch time we’ll make tempeh reubens out of several different fermented foods. Come with some jars and lots of questions! Sash will bring the veggies and some know-how.
Sash Sunday grew up in the PNW and, in 2008, founded OlyKraut to put her fermentation fanaticism to work building a food system that supports healthy people and farms. OlyKraut makes delicious, raw fermented vegetables with mountains of local produce while sharing the wonders of probiotic foods with the community. She has a BA from The Evergreen State College, and an MBA in Sustainable Systems and Certificate in Sustainable Food and Agriculture from Pinchot University.
COST: $30 per person plus a $10 material fee (Please pay material fee directly to instructor)
BRING: 2 Quart Jars – Wide mouth, & Knife-Large/Sharp/
10 students max.
RSVP: souwesterfrontdesk@gmail.c
Summer 2018 Workshop Series
Leatherworking Class: Mason Jar Coozie with Liz Wright
Learn how fun and easy it is to work with leather! Become familiar with how to stitch, rivet, and tool one of nature’s most durable and beautiful materials. You’ll leave with a unique thermal sleeve with your own design that will transform a standard mason jar into a personalized camp mug that’s perfect for hot and cold drinks! This class is designed for those with very little or no leatherworking experience. You’ll gain the basic skills and confidence you need to make all the leather goods your heart desires, such as wallets, belts, and jewelry.
Founded in 2016 by Liz and Brian Wright, Assembly (www.assemblypdx.com) hosts hands-on modern craft and DIY workshops in the Portland area. The workshops and classes, covering a wide variety of crafts, are perfect for beginners and designed to empower creativity and pique interest in potential new hobbies. Originally from Ohio, Liz Wright has a long history of creative projects and pursuits as a professional artist, clothing designer, video producer, small business owner, craft fair founder, and museum researcher. She holds a BFA from the Columbus College of Art and Design and a MA from the University of Washington. She considers herself a lifelong learner and enjoys the challenges and thrills of learning a new skill and supporting others to do the same. At Assembly Liz develops and teaches classes, runs daily operations, and steers the ship towards providing the most fun, accessible, and high quality creative educational experiences around.
COST: $30 plus a $15 material fee (Please pay material fee directly to instructor.)
BRING: All supplies provided as well as coffee and hot tea. This workshop is for students age 16 years and up, 15 students max, geared for beginners but all skill levels welcome.
RSVP: souwesterfrontdesk@gmail.com or 360-642-2542
The Sou’wester Lodge at 3728 J Place, Seaview, WA 98644
This class is part of the Summer 2018 Workshop Series. All classes are open to the public and all skill levels welcome. Visit www.souwesterlodge.com/calendar to see the full schedule of artist-led workshops.
Summer 2018 Workshop Series
Writing Through the Cracks: self-forgiveness and compassion in memoir writing with instructors Cooper Lee Bombardier & Gina Senarighi
“Ring the bells that still can ring
Forget your perfect offering
There is a crack in everything
That’s how the light gets in.”
– Leonard Cohen
To write about pivotal events from our own lives requires a reckoning with our pasts. How do we interrogate ourselves to get at the truth of our stories when the details do not always shine a glamorous light upon us? Writing Through the Cracks will give you tools to get vulnerable in your writing, scrutinize the past from a place of compassion, and help you to discover the story beneath your stories. Join educator, coach, consultant, and professional shame slayer Gina Senarighi and nonfiction writer and educator Cooper Lee Bombardier for an engaging, accessible, and intensive writing workshop at the beautiful and historic Sou’wester Lodge. Writers of all levels are welcome!
Cooper Lee Bombardier is a writer and visual artist based in Portland, OR. His work appears in many publications and award-winning anthologies, most recently in The Kenyon Review, CutBank, Nailed Magazine, Original Plumbing, and The Rumpus, as well as the anthology The Remedy–Essays on Queer Health Issues. Cooper’s visual art was recently curated in an exhibition called “Intersectionality” at the Museum of Contemporary Art in North Miami. He’s taught writing at the University of Portland, Clark College, PSU, PNCA and at various Portland-area high schools as a writer-in-residence through Literary Art’s program Writers in The Schools. www.cooperleebombardier.com
Gina Senarighi, MS, MA, CPC is a communication consultant, sexuality counselor and certified relationship coach specializing in queer love polyamory, open relationships, jealousy, and infidelity. She’s been leading retreats to build courage and slay shame in LGBTQ community across Washington and Oregon since 2003. www.ginasenarighi.com
COST: $50
BRING: an open mind, a couple of pens and a notebook or paper to write in/on. A legal pad with a cardboard back is ideal! If people like to write on laptops, great, but we cannot guarantee access to outlets for everyone in the workshop space. Please bring a sack lunch and/or snacks. Hot tea and coffee provided. 1/2 hr lunchbreak and optional beach walk afterward This workshop is for students age 14 years and up, 20 students max.
RSVP: souwesterfrontdesk@gmail.com or 360-642-2542
The Sou’wester Lodge at 3728 J Place, Seaview, WA 98644
This class is part of the Summer 2018 Workshop Series. All classes are open to the public and all skill levels welcome. Visit www.souwesterlodge.com/calendar to see the full schedule of artist-led workshops.
Summer 2018 Workshop Series
Hand Papermaking with Ivy & Joel Ricci
Saturday 10am-3pm, Sunday 11-12 (meet to collect and share paper)
Spend an enlightening, enlivening, and creative afternoon making your own homemade paper with Port Angeles/Portland-based papermakers Joel & Ivy Ross Ricci of Ricci Handmade Paper!
In this two day workshop, you will learn about sheet forming, sizing, adding inclusions such as flower petals or coffee chaff, watermarks, papermaking history, and traditional and modern “western” techniques, and be able to take home your very own stack of hand-formed stationery for personal notes, wishlists, magic spells, and superb letter writing stationery equally elegant and appropriate for missives to heads of state or loved ones.
In the first day, you will be granted access to the very same papermaking fibers, tools, equipment, and techniques that Joel & Ivy employ in their North Olympic mountain home-based stationery and book-paper making enterprise.
Day two will be spent trading paper with fellow attendees and a cursory discussion of folding, tearing, and basic binding of your own paper into a book!
Ricci Handmade Paper is a tree-free handmade paper mill and studio nestled in the northern foothills of the Olympic mountains. With rainwater caught from the cedar shake roof of our cabin, we quietly hand-form a variety of paper products including stationery, blank cards, book paper, artist paper, labels, containers and custom small batches of paper for weddings, celebrations, and artist collaborations. Our premium handmade historic ream wrapped “half quire” gift packages that we offered at last year’s handmade bazaar last year were a big hit! These gift packages include 12 sheets of fine stationery perfect for letter-writers, scrapbookers, artists, bookmakers, letterpress printers, and invitation and greeting card designers.
COST: $50
BRING: Wear clothes that can get a little bit wet. Please bring a sack lunch and/or snack (coffee and hot tea provided).
8 students max.
RSVP: souwesterfrontdesk@gmail.com or 360-642-2542
The Sou’wester Lodge at 3728 J Place, Seaview, WA 98644
This class is part of the Summer 2018 Workshop Series. All classes are open to the public and all skill levels welcome. Visit www.souwesterlodge.com/calendar to see the full schedule of artist-led workshops.
Summer 2018 Workshop Series
The Art of Wandering: A Writing and Walking Workshop with Erica Trabold
Where does the mind wander when you wander? This workshop encourages you to roam, embodying your writing practice and rooting your nonfiction in the physical world. Students will take a walk—on the beach, to town, or through the Sou’Wester property—to ground themselves in place and write about the experience. We’ll warm up the imagination with model essays and short prompts. Then, it’s feet to pavement and pen to the page.
Erica Trabold is the author of Five Plots (HWS Colleges Press, 2018), selected by John D’Agata as the winner of the inaugural Deborah Tall Lyric Essay Book Prize. Her essays appear in The Rumpus, Passages North, The Collagist, South Dakota Review, Seneca Review, Essay Daily, and elsewhere. A graduate of Oregon State University’s MFA program and the University of Nebraska at Omaha, Erica writes and teaches in Portland, Oregon.
photo credit Kimberly Dovi Photography
COST: $30
BRING: notebook, pen or pencil, shoes & anything else to keep you comfortable while walking
Please bring a sack lunch and/or snack (coffee and hot tea provided).
RSVP: souwesterfrontdesk@gmail.com or 360-642-2542
The Sou’wester Lodge at 3728 J Place, Seaview, WA 98644
This class is part of the Summer 2018 Workshop Series. All classes are open to the public and all skill levels welcome. Visit www.souwesterlodge.com/calendar to see the full schedule of artist-led workshops.
Summer 2018 Workshop Series
Reconnecting Mind, Body & Spirit (Let That Shift Go!) with Shanna Gillette
Join us for this us for this unique three hour transformational
workshop where we will learn to:
• REDUCE STRESS, not just during class but FOR GOOD,
• RELEASE TENSION and trauma from the body FOR GOOD,
• DISCOVER our perceived limitations and TRANSCEND them,
• CREATE a safe and respectful space to EXPLORE the HEART,
• DESIGN simple practices to FEEL GOOD EVERY DAY.
Much more than just a physical yoga class, in this workshop we will learn to use ancient yogic techniques mixed with the latest in neuroscience and proven mind/body methods to reconnect mind, body & spirit and tap into the the highest and best version of YOU!
Awaken to your true potential.
Move past your fears.
Make your brain work for you instead of against you!
Become the master of your mind.
Shanna Gillette is a certified yoga instructor, mindfulness coach, and metaphysical counselor with an extensive background in neuroscience, meditative techniques and theology. She is available for private sessions, group & corporate workshops, retreats and on-line.
COST: $30
BRING: yoga mat, notebook & pen (coffee and hot tea provided)
This workshop is for students age 12 years and up, 10 students max.
RSVP: souwesterfrontdesk@gmail.com or 360-642-2542
The Sou’wester Lodge at 3728 J Place, Seaview, WA 98644
This class is part of the Summer 2018 Workshop Series. All classes are open to the public and all skill levels welcome. Visit www.souwesterlodge.com/calendar to see the full schedule of artist-led workshops.