A sepia-toned portrait of Mary Oliver in the foreground is set against a blurred background of water and a distant structure.

Retreat House Spirituality Center, Inc.

Mary Oliver Gathering

Few writers have invited us to pay attention to the world&mdash;and to our own lives&mdash;as gently and profoundly as Mary Oliver. Through her poetry, generations of readers have discovered a deeper appreciation for nature, beauty, love, grief, and the quiet mysteries of ordinary life. Join us for an online gathering as we reflect on the life and work of one of America&#39;s most beloved poets. Whether you&#39;ve admired Mary Oliver&#39;s writing for years or are just beginning to discover her voice, this conversation offers an opportunity to slow down, share what resonates, and explore how her words continue to speak into our lives today.Participants are encouraged&mdash;but not required&mdash;to watch the new PBS documentary, Mary Oliver: Saved by the Beauty of the World, before we gather.&nbsp; The film offers a beautiful introduction to Oliver&#39;s life, creative process, and enduring legacy through archival footage, personal photographs, interviews, and readings of her poetry. If you haven&#39;t seen the film, you&#39;re still warmly invited to join us. Together, we&#39;ll share favorite poems, personal reflections, and the ways Mary Oliver&#39;s writing has shaped our own journeys. Hosted by Tammy Minuti, this gathering is designed as an open conversation rather than a lecture. Bring a favorite poem, a passage that has stayed with you, or simply your curiosity and willingness to listen. Event DetailsMonday, September 21, 2026 10:00&ndash;11:30 a.m. (Central)On Zoom (Register for a Zoom Link)

Thank you for registering for the Mary Oliver Online Reflection Gathering. We&#39;re delighted you&#39;ll be joining us for this morning of reflection, poetry, and conversation. Mary Oliver had a remarkable way of inviting us to slow down, pay attention, and discover the sacred in the ordinary. Whether you&#39;ve loved her work for years or are encountering her poetry for the first time, we hope this gathering will offer space to listen deeply, share thoughtfully, and be inspired by the beauty woven throughout her words. If you&#39;re able, we encourage you to watch the PBS documentary, Mary Oliver: Saved by the Beauty of the World, before we gather. It offers a rich introduction to her life and work. If you don&#39;t have time to watch it, don&#39;t worry&mdash;you are still warmly welcome. Come with a favorite poem, a passage that has stayed with you, or simply a willingness to listen and participate in the conversation. <a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.pbs.org/wnet/americanmasters/mary-oliver-documentary/37967/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23925531005&gbraid=0AAAABD5nLkUszh4HxQgJjZSSfoJ-mAK2e&gclid=CjwKCAjw-rTUBhAiEiwADv8gBA7nmUQYSb_p_7sOjAoXP0sHLvd5NIHwEiGTZ5BsmsvErkc47YrjYxoCyKYQAvD_BwE" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Click Here</a> to watch the documentary.<h3 fr-original-style="" style="width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;">Event Details</h3>Monday, September 21, 2026 10:00&ndash;11:30 a.m. (Central Time)Zoom Link: <a fr-original-style="" href="https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81524187416" rel="noopener" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_new">https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81524187416</a> Hosted by Tammy Minuti If you have any questions before the gathering, email <a fr-original-style="" href="mailto:Tammy@retreathousecommunity.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Tammy@retreathousecommunity.org</a>.&nbsp; We look forward to sharing this time together and exploring the ways Mary Oliver&#39;s words continue to invite us into a life of attention, wonder, and gratitude.

Few writers have invited us to pay attention to the world—and to our own lives—as gently and profoundly as Mary Oliver. Through her poetry, generations of readers have discovered a deeper appreciation for nature, beauty, love, grief, and the quiet mysteries of ordinary life. Join us for an online gathering as we reflect on the life and work of one of America's most beloved poets. Whether you've admired Mary Oliver's writing for years or are just beginning to discover her voice, this conversation offers an opportunity to slow down, share what resonates, and explore how her words continue to speak into our lives today.Participants are encouraged—but not required—to watch the new PBS documentary, Mary Oliver: Saved by the Beauty of the World, before we gather.  The film offers a beautiful introduction to Oliver's life, creative process, and enduring legacy through archival footage, personal photographs, interviews, and readings of her poetry. If you haven't seen the film, you're still warmly invited to join us. Together, we'll share favorite poems, personal reflections, and the ways Mary Oliver's writing has shaped our own journeys. Hosted by Tammy Minuti, this gathering is designed as an open conversation rather than a lecture. Bring a favorite poem, a passage that has stayed with you, or simply your curiosity and willingness to listen. Event DetailsMonday, September 21, 2026 10:00–11:30 a.m. (Central)On Zoom (Register for a Zoom Link)

Retreat House Spirituality Center, Inc.

Mary Oliver Pop-up Online Reflection Gathering

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Mary Oliver Gathering

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