Poetry in the Pines

Name: Poetry in the Pines
Start: 2025-10-04T16:00:00-05:00
Location: Rock Springs Nature Center (RSNC)

Schedule

Sat, 04 Oct, 2025 at 04:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Rock Springs Nature Center (RSNC) | Decatur, IL

Poetry in the Pines at Rock Springs Park!!
Join us for a unique outdoor experience where poetry meets nature! 🌿✨
Date & Time: October 4th, 2025 at 4:00pm
Location: Rock Springs Park, Decatur, IL
How It Works:
Reserve Your Picnic Basket: Pre-order your Poetry Picnic Basket by September 27th, 2025. Your basket will be filled with carefully curated poetry, delicious snacks, refreshing drinks, a blanket, and other delightful surprises designed to enhance your poetic journey. Perfect for an elevated date night or if you are in need of individual peace and solace!
Pick Up Your Basket: Arrive at 4:00pm at Rock Springs Park parking lot where we will be waiting to hand you your basket, complete with a cozy blanket, poetry-themed items, and everything you need for an afternoon of peaceful reflection.
Find Your Spot: Once you’ve picked up your basket, take your time to explore the park and find your perfect spot. Whether it’s under a tree, in the pines or grass, or near a flower patch—your space is your own to enjoy.
Poetry & Self-Reflection: At your chosen spot, enjoy reading through your poetry selections, sip on your drinks, and snack on your goodies all while soaking in nature around you! We will include prompts to spark your creativity, allowing you to write, reflect, or simply enjoy the moment.
Leave It to You: After handing out the baskets, I’ll leave you to enjoy your peaceful poetry-filled picnic experience. This is your time to unwind, reflect, and be inspired by the beauty of nature. Please be mindful to clean up after yourselves. Nature is the home of all our beautiful creatures!
What’s Included in Your Basket:
A curated selection of poetry (including some of my own work)
A journal and pen for your reflections
Poetry-inspired snacks & drinks (think: herbal teas, fresh fruit, cookies, and more)
A cozy blanket to lay on
Poetry prompts to inspire your thoughts or creative writing
A surprise gift to enhance your experience
Reserve Your Basket Today!
$65 per basket (includes all items listed above)
Limited spots available, so be sure to reserve your spot!!
How to Reserve:
The link is posted here under the discussion tab!
Join us for a memorable afternoon of poetry, nature, and self-discovery. I can’t wait to share this experience with you! 🌸