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In alignment with the guiding principle that every living thing carries its own sacred creation song, this OARS in the Water event invites us to gather with “all our relations” to honor and recollect the profound lessons whispered to us by the more-than-human world.

Join the Healing Story Alliance for a special gathering to share and explore stories of social justice in action in its many faces and forms. Through folk tales and personal stories, we will dive deeply into multiple experiences of justice in action.

Join Jim Brulé and Marianne Jessen as we dive deeply into the story of Tatterhood, the fierce princess who rides a goat wielding a wooden spoon, who must save her passively beautiful twin sister after a witch replaces her head with a calf's head.

Jim Brulé will interview noted author and physician, Dr. Lewis Mehl-Madrona, about his many award-winning books exploring indigenous healing ways and the power of storytelling.  They will explore the evolution of Dr. Mehl-Madrona’s thoughts on story and healing.

Join Beverly Schwartz, Jim Brulé, and Sara deBeer as they present three anti-war stories as part of the "Get A Word in Edgeways" storytelling festival from Much Wenlock in England.

Join the Healing Story Alliance for a special gathering to share and explore stories of kindness in its many faces and forms. Through folk tales and personal stories, we will dive deeply into multiple experiences of kindness.

Explore Chinese culture through the lens of "The White Snake," a beloved Chinese story that dates back well over a millennium. As Chinese culture evolved, the characters, motivations, outcomes, and themes of the story also evolved in pace with it.

In a kingdom of beauty and sorrow, a queen's fateful choice leads to the birth of a serpent and a quest for true love. This tale of transformation and courage invites us to explore themes of desire, consequence, and the power of compassion. Join us for a four-session seminar where we'll unearth the story's rich symbolism and its enduring wisdom.

Join Jim Brulé and Peter Blum for a special spiritual spelunking on July 23rd: "The Mysteries of Caves." What treasures lie hidden beneath the surface of our day-to-day world? Explore with companions as we navigate the twists and turns of the paths of our less-visited spiritual worlds.

Jim Brulé and Laura Simms explore the profound connections between storytelling, healing, and human resilience. Through rich dialogue and experiential examples, we will share insights from our unique cultural and personal perspectives, followed by an interactive Q&A where the audience can deepen their understanding of storytelling as a healing practice. The discussion will probe the central question: What truly makes a story healing?