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NEXT UP: The Fallow Season

Join us in Issaquah at the Meadow Shelter at Lake Sammamish State Park from 9AM-12PM on Saturday, March 14, 2026!

A Discover Pass is required to park at Lake Sammamish State Park - please reach out to us if this is cost prohibitive and we will secure a pass for you.

Location: 2010 NW Sammamish Rd, Issaquah, WA 98027

This Creative Summit will include a social hour, show and tell, a facilitated group meditation ritual, and a thought-provoking panel discussion around the theme of “The Fallow Season.” We will together explore the purpose of dormancy, the psychological experience of inaction, and the ways that art and life can flow from such spaces.

Divya Rajan of EpiphanySutra will be leading a ritual for embodied awareness. Using breath, body, and movement; together as a community, we will create an 'Orchard of Intention.' Those who wish to participate in the ritual are encouraged to wear clothes that they will be comfortable to move in. This is an inclusive ritual and everyone can participate in a way that they feel comfortable doing.

In our panel discussion, we are thrilled to be featuring some of our region’s inspiring leaders:

MAVIS TSAI, Ph.D - Martial Artist, Clinical Psychologist and Research Scientist at the University of Washington, Founder of the Awareness, Courage, and Love Global Project

NICO H. - Writing Mentor, Pongo Poetry Project

KIM MITCHELL - Mixed Media Maker

You can sign up below - seating is limited, so please sign up in advance if you want to be guaranteed a seat!

Many thanks to Cafe Ladro for providing coffee for this morning time gathering!

To register for this free event - scroll down!

If you want to “show” in the show and tell: please bring one work of art to display or perform* for the group, and if you like, you can ask for feedback. The artwork should somehow connect to the theme of “The Fallow Season.”
Please plan to show only one work of visual art or only one 4-minute performance.

*All performances must be under 4 minutes including setup and takedown time. When you register, you must describe your show and tell performance if you are planning one - these may need to be limited based on available time, so register early to guarantee a spot! We aim to have a PA available with two microphones, although you should be prepared to perform unamplified to a welcoming and respectful audience.