Solstice Circle:
Ritual and Writing for Yule
Saturday, December 20, 2025
3-5pm
presented in partnership with
PorchLight Literary Arts Center
1019 E Washington St, Iowa City, IA 52240
As the longest night of the year approaches, we gather in friendship and quiet warmth to rest, reflect, and call the light back in.
This circle invites you to settle into stillness, honor what you’re carrying, and nurture the small ember of hope within.
In this Workshop you will:
Receive seasonal prompts and practices to explore prior to the gathering.
Explore rituals to release what is being held that no longer serves you and tune into the wisdom of your body.
Learn gentle ways to attune to yourself with the cycles of nature.
Collaborate in the creation of an Altar to release individual and collective burdens .
Join in reflective and imaginative writing activities
Meet the Team
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Becca Klaver is a feminist poet, teacher, and scholar. She is the author of three poetry collections, including Ready for the World, a book of poems, spells, and performance scripts. She has led magic writing workshops through the Iowa Writers’ House, Iowa City Poetry, and independently. Most recently, she led the online series Writing the Wheel of the Year.
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Licensed Psychotherapist/Founder The Well Lived LifeNatalie Benway-Correll, LISW (she/her) is a clinical mind/body psychotherapist and founder of The Well Lived Life. With 18 years of experience, Natalie’s work centers collective care and the creation of inclusive wellness spaces.
She brings a trauma-informed approach to therapy, mindfulness, somatic embodiment practices and group work. Natalie is also a mentor, educator, and equine-guided practitioner who blends nature-based practices with a deep commitment to justice, healing, and liberation.
