Upcoming Classes
2025 virtual offerings
conversations with the poets
Four session class on Zoom
“Close the language door
and open the love window.
The moon won’t use the door,
only the window.”
rumi Persian Poet
Conversations with the Poets
Poetry as Reflection. Poetry as Ritual. Poetry as a Path.
Poetry has the power to awaken, to soothe, and to inspire. In Conversations with the Poets, we enter into dialogue with the wisdom of poets—both classical and contemporary—to explore some of life’s most profound themes.
Each virtual class centers on a single topic—nature, death, rest, or life—and unfolds through the shared reading of poems, writing prompts, guided reflection, and gentle conversation. Together, we will listen deeply, write freely, and connect in community. The poets become our guides; their words, a mirror for our own insights.
Whether you are new to poetry or a lifelong reader, you are warmly invited to this sacred and generative space.
📅 Upcoming Sessions on Zoom:
The Poetry of Nature — Sunday, Sept 14 | 11:00 AM–1:00 PM
The Poetry of Death — Sunday, Nov 16 | 11:00 AM–1:00 PM
The Poetry of Rest and Renewal — Sunday, Jan 11 | 11:00 AM–1:00 PM
The Poetry of Life — Sunday, March 15 | 11:00 AM–1:00 PM
Fee: $35-65 per class
$160 for all four
Sliding scale pricing is available because I believe in making this work accessible. Please choose the rate that feels generous and sustainable for you. If cost is a barrier, reach out for a scholarship spot—no questions asked.
Make payments on Venmo Charlene-Ray-2
Zelle soulwisdomguide@gmail.com
Or send a check to Charlene Ray PO Box 1692, Langley, WA 98260
It is sure to be a magical time! I hope you will take time for yourself and join us!
“I have woven a parachute out of everything broken”
Special Session: A Conversation with Mary Oliver
February 7 | 9:00–11:00 AM PT on Zoom | $40
In this special gathering, we enter into an intimate conversation with the beloved poet Mary Oliver, whose work invites us to look closely, breathe deeply, and awaken to the holiness of the natural world. Through reading her poems, writing in response, sharing insights, and taking a mindful walk in nature with her spirit as our guide, we will explore how her words can bring clarity, beauty, and nourishment to our lives.
To sign up send an email to soulwisdomguide@gmail.com and the fee can be sent via Venmo Charlene-Ray-2 or through Zele soulwisdomguide@gmail.com
Cancellation Policy
The workshop fee is non-refundable unless arrangements are made
at least one week before the start of the workshop.
However, those monies may be used for a future program.