Join Us For a Lifestory Retreat June 1
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. [...]
The Certificate in Community Storytelling is sold out!
We had hoped for fifty participants in first training program in community storytelling. The response, however, exceeded our expectations. We are so excited to welcome fifty-six community builders, teachers, activists, faith leaders, and nonprofit executives from Texas, California, Louisiana, Illinois, Washington, and Oregon. Soon we will announce next year's dates [...]
Working for a Living on March 21
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 [...]
Special Wine Reception at The Hearth Holiday Gathering
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 that evening's Song and Story Gathering. The reception takes place from 5:30 [...]
Song and Story: The Hearth Holiday Gathering December 20th
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, Wilson Vediner, and Kimberly Starkey. Mark Yaconelli will host. Lots of holiday refreshments and treats. This [...]