Restore + Explore: Reflective Writing and Intuitive Collage
Sun., March 1, 2026, 8:30–11:30 a.m.Sun., April 12, 2026, 8:30–11:30 a.m.
Public: $50, Members: $45
Education and Visitor Center, Roger’s Classroom, and various garden locations
During each workshop, instructor Kimberly Lee explores a different garden or work of art, followed by a nature-inspired creative writing prompt. As you connect with the beauty of the natural world, you’ll be encouraged to observe and reflect for inspiration and personal insight. Back in the classroom, we’ll continue the theme of each garden visit through intuitive collage-making, creating pieces that reflect your inner landscape. These collages will serve as a springboard for further journaling, deepening your connection to nature and your creative journey.
Join us in the Desert Garden as we observe the delicate, intricate patterns found in succulents, cacti, and other resilient plants. Drawing inspiration from this natural artistry, we’ll experience a watercolor meditation inspired by tree rings, then engage with creative writing prompts and collage, honoring the beauty and strength of the natural world. As Lao Tzu reminds us, “Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished.” Together, we’ll attune to the earth’s steady rhythm for clarity and direction.
Join us on an adventure to the Children’s Garden, where a sense of wonder invites us to reconnect with the playful parts of ourselves. Inspired by this whimsical space, we’ll create a collage and engage with journaling prompts and creative exercises that awaken curiosity and delight. We’ll explore fresh perspectives that will uplift and inspire us—a reminder, as Carl Jung said, that true creativity is born of play.
Take a peaceful walk with us through the Chinese Garden, whose beauty offers an invitation to connect with our emotions. Through imaginative journaling, we’ll find fresh ways to express our inner selves. Back in the classroom, we’ll create collages that give shape to these reflections, using images and additional reflective writing to celebrate our inner landscapes.
Venture into the beauty of the Jungle Garden, where nature's raw creativity flourishes. Surrounded by tangled vines, vibrant blooms, and lush undergrowth, we'll explore imaginative writing prompts that invite us to explore the uncharted territory of our own stories. Returning to the classroom, we'll work with the metaphor of the jungle itself as we create collages through the act of tearing rather than cutting. Like the jungle garden where beauty emerges from unexpected places, our torn collages will reveal hidden wisdom.
For questions about this event, email publicprograms@huntington.org
About the Instructor
Kimberly Lee, J.D. is a versatile writer, editor, and creativity coach with a passion for nurturing the imaginative spirit and helping others reveal their own inner wisdom. The author of the captivating thriller, Have You Seen Him, she left the practice of law some years ago to focus on motherhood, community work, and creative pursuits. Kimberly holds degrees from Stanford University and UC Davis School of Law, along with certifications from Amherst Writers and Artists, The Center For Journal Therapy, Intentional Creativity, Guided Autobiography, The Path Meditation, and SoulCollage®. She is a teaching artist with several writing centers and has led workshops at numerous retreats and conferences, including Esalen Institute, Omega Institute, Arts & Healing Initiative, The Expressive Therapies Summit, Erma Bombeck Writers Workshop, and West LA Veterans Administration. Her writing has appeared in numerous publications and anthologies, and she has served on the staffs of Literary Mama, F(r)iction, and Carve magazines. Kimberly trusts in the magic and mystery of miracles and synchronicity and believes everyone is creative.
In-Person Class Ticketing Policies
- Tickets are not sold at the door for this event.
- To join the waitlist for this event, please email publicprograms@huntington.org. A space is not guaranteed, but you will be contacted if a space becomes available.
- To receive a refund, you must cancel at least 5 days prior to the event. Cancellations made within 5 days of the event will not be refunded.
- Members may receive a discount for up to two tickets.