Sun., Sept. 27, 2026, 8:30–11:30 a.m.Sun., Oct. 18, 2026, 8:30–11:30 a.m.Sun., Nov. 8, 2026, 8:30–11:30 a.m.Sun., Dec. 6, 2026, 8:30–11:30 a.m.Sun., Jan. 17, 2027, 8:30–11:30 a.m.
Public: $70, Members: $65
Doyle Lane, THIS LAND IS...
Education and Visitor Center, Roger’s Classroom, and various garden locations
During each workshop, instructor Kimberly Lee, JD, will invite participants to slow down, be inspired by nature's beauty, as seen in various gardens and galleries, and engage in the meditative process of creating an intuitive collage. Reflective writing prompts will help deepen the connection with one's creative voice. By the end of the session, you’ll have a collage of your own making, several pieces of writing, and a peaceful way of being that will stay with you long after you’ve left the gardens.
Lee is the author of the award-winning thriller, Have You Seen Him. A versatile, welcoming facilitator, she uses multi-modal pathways integrating expressive arts and reflective writing to guide participants on their journey of self-discovery. Kimberly is a Stanford University and UC Davis Law graduate, and holds certifications from Amherst Writers & Artists, Guided Autobiography, and SoulCollage®. Recent collaborations include Esalen Institute, Omega Institute, and West LA Veterans Administration.
Registration includes free admission to The Huntington after the program ends.
Step into fall with a morning of presence and possibility. We’ll begin with a soothing ink tracing meditation that lets the hand wander while settling the mind. After creating powerful collages that resonate with our deepest selves, participants will take a leisurely walk through the gardens and make their way to Tongva artist Mercedes Dorame’s luminous installation “Deliquescence: Sites of Transformation,” which includes photographs, sculpture, ceramics, and soundscapes honoring the environment. A reflective writing practice will lead participants into thinking about their stories: where they’ve been, where they are now, and where they might go next.
Spend a morning exploring the stories that objects hold. We’ll begin by using a selection of natural elements and striking images to create intuitive, assemblage-style collages. Next, participants will wander into the serene beauty of the Japanese Garden and visit acclaimed artist Edmund de Waal’s installations, witnessing how simple objects can carry memory and meaning. Playful writing prompts will invite participants to see the world from an entirely different point of view.
Step away from the rush of everyday life and into a morning of quiet renewal inspired by Wendell Berry’s beloved poem “The Peace of Wild Things.” We’ll begin by creating intuitive collages featuring creatures we’re drawn to, then take a stroll along the tranquil pathways of the Lily Ponds, where turtles bask, dragonflies hover, and hidden birds sing. Whimsical writing prompts will invite participants to discover the wisdom waiting in the flora and fauna around them and see what they can learn when they slow down and listen.
Join us for a morning of reflection centered around the art of photography and the stories that powerful images can carry. We’ll begin by creating intuitive collages from a rich selection of vintage and black-and-white photographs, letting faces and places of the past inspire us. Next, participants will take a mindful walk through the gardens and visit a sampling of The Huntington’s esteemed photography collections. Imaginative writing prompts will invite us to step inside a photograph, using it as a doorway into personal reflection.
Begin the new year with intention, imagination, and inspiration. We’ll start by creating expansive collages that give our dreams room to grow. As the morning continues, participants will take a crisp winter walk through the gardens and visit works by two remarkable Los Angeles artists—Betye Saar and Doyle Lane—whose creativity, resilience, and vision feel especially meaningful so close to Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Inspired by their work, a unique writing exercise will invite us to imagine what’s possible in the year to come.
THIS LAND IS … is a sweeping multiyear initiative that invites visitors to reflect on the American story through the lens of land. Anchored by the tagline “Reflections for America at 250,” the initiative draws on The Huntington’s library, art, and botanical collections to spotlight relationships between land, United States history, and American identities. Discover a season of exhibitions, experiences, and conversations across the campus: www.huntington.org/this-land-is
For questions about this event, please contact the Public Programs team at publicprograms@huntington.org.
Program fees support our mission to promote education in the arts, humanities, and botanical sciences.
Top image: The Huntington’s gardens and galleries inspire reflective writing prompts and expressive collages. Photo by Kimberly Lee and Huntington staff. | The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens.
