April 2018
Three days of public workshops, facilitated discussions, and story gatherings focused on practicing compassion-based skills within our personal and public life in Southern Oregon. The featured events of the conference will be celebrated author Anne Lamott’s Friday evening talk, and Mark Yaconelli’s Saturday retreat which includes a morning conversation with Anne.
Find out moreJune 2018
The Hearth, in partnership with the Oregon Shakespeare Festival presents "Separate/Together." This evening of personal storytelling will present four local residents who will share stories of race, immigration, gender inequality and other experiences of being separated or connected with others.
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The Hearth, in partnership with the Oregon Shakespeare Festival presents "Separate/Together." This evening of personal storytelling will present four local residents who will share stories of race, immigration, gender inequality and other experiences of being separated or connected with others.
Find out moreOctober 2018
Our fall Hearth gathering will take place in Medford, Oregon at First United Methodist Church. The Hearth, in partnership with Southern Oregon Public Television and with support from U.S. Bank and United Way of Jackson County, will present an evening of stories by a diverse group of local veterans. Storytellers [...]
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In this one day workshop Hearth founder and veteran storyteller Mark Yaconelli will help you learn how to excavate, craft, and share stories from your own life. A preview of the Hearth's Certificate in Community Storytelling program, this is a great workshop for teachers, nonprofit leaders, business professionals, and anyone who wants to understand the power of personal storytelling.
Find out moreDecember 2018
The Hearth Holiday Wine Reception is a special ticketed event that precedes the December 20th Hearth Holiday Gathering. A $50 VIP ticket includes local wines, savory appetizers, delicious desserts, a special story by Mark Yaconelli, and RESERVED SEATING for Song and Story: The Hearth Holiday Gathering. Featured wines include selections [...]
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For this special end of year holiday gathering, The Hearth has invited a collection of local musicians to weave together music with their own personal stories. Tellers include Ava DeRosier, Duane Whitcomb, Sophie Javna, Gene Burnett, and Kimberly Starkey. Mark Yaconelli will host. Lots of holiday refreshments and treats. This [...]
Find out moreJanuary 2019
In this one day workshop Hearth founder and veteran storyteller Mark Yaconelli will help you learn how to excavate, craft, and share stories from your own life. A preview of the Hearth's Certificate in Community Storytelling program, this is a great workshop for teachers, nonprofit leaders, business professionals, and anyone who wants to understand the power of personal storytelling.
Find out moreMarch 2019
"Working for a Living: Real Stories by Regular Folks" White collar crime. Getting fired. Con jobs. Work romance. Telling the truth. Putting out fires. Side hustles. Saving lives. In this spring Hearth gathering we will present stories from Gina DuQuenne, Zara Lee, Hector Meletich, Kelly Burns, Crystal Arnold, and Fumiaki [...]
Find out moreJune 2019
Join a diverse group of people for a day of exploring, shaping, and sharing life stories. Set within the rustic buildings of the Oregon Extension on the Greensprings (22 miles outside of Ashland), the retreat will offer participants a chance to explore life experiences in a restful and contemplative setting.
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