Nature Poetry Retreat by Jayne Fenton Keane, Robin Trotter, and Kirby Roulstone

  • Information:
    • Hall on Graceleigh (next to the Beechmont State School) 1922 Beechmont Road, Beechmont 4211, Queensland
    • Sunday, 22 November, 2026
  • Schedule
    • Registration: 08.15 am
    • Annual General Meeting:  Commences: 09:00 am, scheduled for completion at 10:30 am
  • Register your attendance: Link to be advised at least two months before the AGM
  • Join via Zoom: Link to be advised at least two months before the AGM
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Nature Poetry Retreat by Jayne Fenton Keane, Robin Trotter, and Kirby Roulstone

Nature Poetry Retreat - Featuring two days of poetic experiments and surprises, hosted by Jayne Fenton Keane, Robin Trotter, Kirby Roulstone About this event: From form to alchemy, participants will learn how to read, write and edit nature poems with a difference. You will learn:
  • Explore ecopoetics and nature poetry
  • How to develop an original poetic “voice”
  • Discover links between poetics and bonsai
You will create:
  • Poems or poetic pieces of writing
  • Bring Supplies: Writing Materials and favourite nature poems
Your Facilitators: Dr Jayne Fenton Keane is a renowned experimental poet who has created books, plays, websites, digital poems and who has featured at writers’ festivals across the globe. poetinresidence.com. Dr Robin Trotter has 20 years of lecturing and tutoring experiences in arts and humanities and convenes a specialist book club focused on nature and the environment. Kirby Roulstone is a guest bonsai artist who will be making a presentation and guiding a walk. instagram.com/bonsaiinnature More info: Participants: Adults Lunch NOT included Accommodation discounts available 10% off Sky Lodge accommodation 20% off Campsite accommodation Note: Further confirmation and any extra relevant information will be emailed to all guests a few days before the beginning of this event.