About Jessica

Host & mindfulness and expressive arts teacher, coach, consultant with over 20 years of experience.

About The Barred Owl Retreat

16-room cottage and 15×35 gathering space for events and individual retreats.

Master Class and Guide

 Want more clarity, joy, peace, and fulfillment in your life?  Join me for a free Mindfulness Master Class and free Daily Mindfulness Guide.

Workshops

Please see our offerings on this site. I strive to create warm, inclusive, and fun environments where you as a participant are supported in embracing a deeper awareness and understanding of yourself, others, and the world around you through mindfulness and expressive arts activities and tools.

Consulting & Residencies

For over a decade I have designed and delivered 8-15 week curriculum on mindfulness, students success, and creative and reflective writing. I work with institutions, organizations, and small groups to develop courses and workshops that support your needs.

Artists and educators, allow me to host you or collaborate in curating a short-term residency or retreat here.

Courses & Coaching

Feeling disconnected, stressed, not happy in life? Mindfulness and meditation can bring awareness, healing, and transformation. I work with you in 1-1 coaching or in a small groups.

Or, try a workshop or course with me for social learning and community. Be part of my inaugural live, on-line course! Find out more.

About Jessica

With 20 years of teaching experience, my research and expertise center on expressive arts and mindfulness practices to facilitate self-knowledge, self-expression, agency, and well-being in the individual and in building a community where all feel seen and heard. I have facilitated mindfulness and writing courses, workshops, and retreats for decades using holistic and multimodal methods to create safe, fun spaces and to get results for participants. 

Join a workshop or consult with me about bringing mindfulness to your institution or organization. I design curriculum that fosters self-discovery, peace, and greater well-being for all.

 

About The Barred Owl Retreat

The Barred Owl Retreat, formerly the Wyman Estate, was built in 1920. For two decades we have hosted authors, students, and educators who sought individual and small group woods retreats. We offer workshops on mindfulness, writing, and nature exploration.

Additionally, you may arrange a residency here for yourself or a small group of friends or visit for the day to host your meeting or event.

At the front of the home rests a 15 x 35 sunroom—The Gathering Room— where retreats and workshops take place. Guests can lodge in a rustic tiny house or in one of our five guest rooms. Enjoy our bucolic setting just miles from the city of Worcester in central Massachusetts and all it has to offer with world-class museums, concert halls, and restaraunts. 

Contact us to rent The Gathering Room for your woods retreat, event, or meeting. Our lodging spaces can be found on Airbnb or call Jess at 508 963-3133.