The Rumi Poetry Club and Golden Braid Books presents: Autumn with Rumi

Tuesday, November 3rd, 2026 @ 6:30-7:30pm

Join us the first Tuesday of every month this fall for a mystical series of evenings celebrating Sufi Poetry.

The Rumi Poetry Club was founded by Rasoul Shams in 2007, on the occasion of the 800th anniversary of Jalâluddin Rumi’s birth. Since then, they have celebrated the poetry, inspiration, and perennial teachings of Rumi and other poets of the heart, nature, and spiritual life from around the world.

Rasoul Shams first learned of Rumi's poems in his Persian classes as a young boy in Iran. The works of Rumi and other Persian poets have been his spiritual companions for decades. He has studied and lived in India, Japan, and the USA. His books include Rumi: The Art of Loving, Rumi Essays: On the Life, Poetry, and Vision of the Greatest Persian Sufi Poet, The Words of Rumi, and Through Love Pain is Healed.

Samhain Remembrance Circle: A Ritual to Connect with the Wisdom of our Ancestors with May Bartlett

Thursday, October 29, 2026 @ 6:00 - 7:30pm

Join us in circle on October 29th when the veil between worlds is thinnest. Halloween, traditionally Samhain, is a time to remember who we are and where we come from. If we look at the word “remember” we see that it is a process of “re” and “membering,” re-membering what has been forgotten by putting the pieces back together. Through guided meditation, oracle cards, and community ritual we’ll call forth the wisdom of our ancestors to guide us on our soul path and learn ways to strengthen our relationship with those who came before us - It’s time to remember the ancestral wisdom that lives on in our very bones.

Please arrive a few minutes early. Circle will begin at 6pm. You’re welcome to bring anything for our shared ancestor altar or just bring yourself. All experience levels welcome.

About May Bartlett:

May Bartlett is the founder of CiRCLE, a home to nourish your soul through ritual. She’s a professional facilitator and master certified coach with a masters degree in East/West Psychology from the California Institute of Integral Studies. For the past decade she’s guided individuals and groups through inner and collective transformation. She’s particularly drawn to spaces that alchemize personal passion, collective magic, and community contribution. She believes our modern ways of being in the world are out of alignment with our truest selves, each other, and the planet. She seeks to right those relationships through processes that question the status quo and reimagine what’s possible for our human existence on this earth.

Psychic Fair

Wednesday, October 21, 2026 5pm - 8pm

Come experience readings from one or more of our amazingly gifted psychics. $25 for 20 minutes. Call or stop in to book your time slot! (801) 322-1162

THIS MONTH’S READERS:

DIXIE: Palmistry https://www.goldenbraidslc.com/dixie

AMBER: Tarot https://www.goldenbraidslc.com/amber

ALEXANDER: Tarot https://www.goldenbraidslc.com/alexander

CLARE: Human Design/Mediumship https://www.goldenbraidslc.com/clare

ANGIE: Dream Interpretation https://www.goldenbraidslc.com/angie-c

Love On: The Love That Never Leaves with LaVonne Wells Sandberg

Tuesday, October 13th, 2026 @ 6:00 - 7:30pm

This heart-centered evening invites us to explore the enduring nature of love through stories, reflection, and meaningful conversation.

Together, we'll discover how love continues beyond life's changes, the wisdom that can emerge through grief, and the ways those who have touched our hearts continue to shape our lives.

What began years ago as an evening honoring my daughter, Kiva, has naturally evolved into a gathering that offers hope, connection, and gentle support for anyone navigating life's transitions.

Whether you're experiencing loss, change, or simply longing for a deeper connection with yourself and those you love, this evening is an invitation to remember that love never truly leaves.

About LaVonne Wells Sandberg

LaVonne Wells Sandberg is the founder of Love On Awareness, a heart-centered movement dedicated to supporting people through life, grief, and personal transformation.

She is an intuitive Life & Grief Guide, speaker, and presenter whose work encourages others to reconnect with love, hope, and the wisdom already within them.

LaVonne has been featured on Good Things Utah, spoken for organizations including Helping Parents Heal and the International Association for Near-Death Studies (IANDS), and has spent more than two decades creating spaces where people feel seen, supported, and empowered to move forward with greater compassion and purpose.

Writing Workshop Series: Journaling For the Soul

Thursday, October 8, 2026 @ 6:00 - 7:30pm

A guided journaling session

Have you wished for the motivation to begin your journaling practice? Do you occasionally journal but long for a more consistent and fulfilling flow? Join us for an evening of inspiration, prompts, and encouragement in a safe and non-judgmental space.

This is a free community event open to all, no need to sign up in advance.

Please bring a notebook and a pen (or pencil, or crayon, or anything your heart desires that will make the marks on the page).

The Rumi Poetry Club and Golden Braid Books presents: Autumn with Rumi

Tuesday, October 6th, 2026 @ 6:30-7:30pm

Join us the first Tuesday of every month this fall for a mystical series of evenings celebrating Sufi Poetry.

The Rumi Poetry Club was founded by Rasoul Shams in 2007, on the occasion of the 800th anniversary of Jalâluddin Rumi’s birth. Since then, they have celebrated the poetry, inspiration, and perennial teachings of Rumi and other poets of the heart, nature, and spiritual life from around the world.

Rasoul Shams first learned of Rumi's poems in his Persian classes as a young boy in Iran. The works of Rumi and other Persian poets have been his spiritual companions for decades. He has studied and lived in India, Japan, and the USA. His books include Rumi: The Art of Loving, Rumi Essays: On the Life, Poetry, and Vision of the Greatest Persian Sufi Poet, The Words of Rumi, and Through Love Pain is Healed.

Who Am I Beyond My Conditioning? Exploring Family Patterns, Inner Authority, and the Creative Self with Amy Lukas

Thursday, September 17th, 2026 @ 6:00 - 7:30pm

Many of us move through life believing we are simply being ourselves—yet much of what we think, feel, and believe about who we are was shaped long before we were conscious of it.

Our earliest experiences create invisible patterns that influence how we relate to ourselves, others, work, creativity, love, money, and purpose. While these patterns often begin as strategies for belonging and survival, they can quietly become limitations that keep us from fully expressing who we are meant to be.

In this experiential workshop, participants will explore the hidden forces that shape identity through the lens of Jungian psychology, archetypes, and the Archetypal Family Field™ framework.

Through reflection, guided visualization, discussion, and practical exercises, participants will explore:

• The invisible family patterns that influence identity and behavior

• How early experiences shape our beliefs about ourselves and the world

• The Mother and Father archetypes within and their influence on emotional grounding, confidence, and self-trust

• The voice of inner authority and how to strengthen it

• The creative wisdom of the Magical Child archetype—the source of imagination, possibility, and authentic expression

• How to begin releasing inherited roles, expectations, and limiting narratives

Participants will leave with a deeper understanding of the unconscious patterns shaping their lives and practical insights for reconnecting with their authentic nature, creativity, and inner wisdom.

This workshop is designed for anyone seeking greater self-awareness, personal growth, creativity, and a deeper connection to their true self.

About Amy Lukas, Fallow Renewal, Founder

Amy Lukas is a soulfully strategic visionary—a creative alchemist who has transformed a two-decade career as a design entrepreneur into a practice rooted in Jungian coaching. Her work fuses artistry with inner inquiry to guide soulful professionals in unlocking new levels of creativity, purpose, and personal fulfillment.

Drawing on Eastern philosophy, social neuroscience, and depth psychology, Amy creates spaces that invite stillness, reflection, and profound transformation. She honors beauty, depth, and truth, and brings grounded wisdom to those navigating meaningful life transitions and moments of inner realignment.

As the founder of Fallow Renewal, she guides individuals to uncover unconscious patterns, explore their archetypes and life themes, and reconnect with their deepest values. Her work supports clients in rising into the life they were meant to live—with clarity, courage, and authenticity.

Learn more about Amy and Fallow Renewal on her website, https://fallowrenewal.com/ and you can find her on Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/fallowrenewal/

Psychic Fair

Wednesday, September 16, 2026 5pm - 8pm

Come experience readings from one or more of our amazingly gifted psychics. $25 for 20 minutes. Call or stop in to book your time slot! (801) 322-1162

THIS MONTH’S READERS:

AMBER: Tarot https://www.goldenbraidslc.com/amber

ALEXIS: Astrology & Tarot https://www.goldenbraidslc.com/alexis

ALEXANDER: Tarot https://www.goldenbraidslc.com/alexander

MARIE: Tarot https://www.goldenbraidslc.com/marie

Writing Workshop Series: Write Your Memoir!

Thursday, September 10, 2026 @ 6:00-7:30pm

A Workshop on Writing Your Story

Your story matters – it’s time to share it! Join us for an evening of inspiration, prompts, and encouragement in a safe and non-judgmental space to support you in writing your memoir.

This is a free community event open to all, no need to sign up in advance.

Please bring a notebook and a pen (or pencil, or crayon, or anything your heart desires that will make the marks on the page).

The Rumi Poetry Club and Golden Braid Books presents: Autumn with Rumi

Tuesday, September 1st, 2026 @ 6:30-7:30pm

Join us the first Tuesday of every month this fall for a mystical series of evenings celebrating Sufi Poetry.

The Rumi Poetry Club was founded by Rasoul Shams in 2007, on the occasion of the 800th anniversary of Jalâluddin Rumi’s birth. Since then, they have celebrated the poetry, inspiration, and perennial teachings of Rumi and other poets of the heart, nature, and spiritual life from around the world.

Rasoul Shams first learned of Rumi's poems in his Persian classes as a young boy in Iran. The works of Rumi and other Persian poets have been his spiritual companions for decades. He has studied and lived in India, Japan, and the USA. His books include Rumi: The Art of Loving, Rumi Essays: On the Life, Poetry, and Vision of the Greatest Persian Sufi Poet, The Words of Rumi, and Through Love Pain is Healed.

An Introduction to Plant Spirit Work with Josh Williams

Thursday, August 20th, 2026 @ 6:00 - 7:30pm

Plants are more than medicine. They are living presences: intelligent, communicative, and deeply woven into the spiritual ecology of the land. Across the old herbal traditions of Europe, the herbalist was not only a healer of the body, but also a listener, a translator, and a relationship-builder between humans and the green world.

In this free workshop, we’ll explore the foundations of the plant spirit path: a practical and grounded approach to building direct relationships with herbs and trees through observation, intuitive perception, and simple spiritual practices. This is a time dedicated to slowing down, listening deeply, and recognizing the ways plants speak through sensation, symbolism, emotion, and insight.

Together we’ll cover:

• What plant spirit pathwork is (and what it isn’t)

• How traditional herbalists related to plants beyond chemistry, and how we do it still

• Ways plants communicate through dreams, body sensations, and intuitive knowing

• Simple methods for meeting a plant ally safely and respectfully

• How plant spirit connection can deepen herbal practice and personal healing

The class will also include a short guided plant connection journey with one of the most ubiquitous trees of the Salt Lake City area, offering participants a direct experience of meeting a plant presence and receiving insight in a calm, grounded way. No prior experience is needed- just curiosity and an open mind.

Come as you are, bring a journal if you’d like, and prepare to listen.

About Josh Williams:

Josh Williams is a clinical herbalist, educator, and practitioner of traditional plant spirit work, blending grounded herbal knowledge with the living folklore and spirit traditions of the Celtic lands. Through his teaching, writing, and community work, he helps students reconnect with the intelligence of plants: not only as medicine, but as guides, guardians, and initiators.

Josh’s approach weaves together traditional herbalism, animist spirituality, ritual practice, and traditional craft, offering a path that is both deeply practical and richly enchanted. He is the founder of The Green Arte, where he shares teachings on plant lore, green sorcery, and reciprocal relationships with the natural world.

When he isn’t teaching or seeing clients, Josh can usually be found in the mountains and hedgerows, learning directly from the land and the spirits that dwell within it.

Josh is in clinical practice at Flow Acupuncture & Apothecary in downtown Salt Lake City, Utah where he offers private herbal medicine consultations and workshops both in-person and online.

Learn more about Josh Williams here: www.HerbalistJosh.com & www.TheGreenArte.com

Psychic Fair

Wednesday, August 19th, 2026 @ 5pm - 8pm

Come experience readings from one or more of our amazingly gifted psychics. $25 for 20 minutes. Call or stop in to book your time slot! (801) 322-1162

THIS MONTH’S READERS:

AMBER: Tarot https://www.goldenbraidslc.com/amber

ALEXIS: Astrology & Tarot https://www.goldenbraidslc.com/alexis

ALEXANDER: Tarot https://www.goldenbraidslc.com/alexander

DIXIE: Palmistry https://www.goldenbraidslc.com/dixie

Writing Workshop Series: Intentional Storytelling

Thursday, August 13, 2026 6-7:30pm

A Workshop on Weaving a Story with a Purpose

Stories have power, and we can use them to create our futures as a kind of spell that brings our hopes and dreams into reality. Join us for an inspiring evening where we will dive into what you want to bring into your life and, through prompts and a little bit of guidance, begin writing your very own magical story.

This is a free community event open to all, no need to sign up in advance.

Please bring a notebook and a pen (or pencil, or crayon, or anything your heart desires that will make the marks on the page).

Storytime in the Children's Nook!

Tuesdays at 11:30am

Each Tuesday during the summer, we’re having storytime for the young ones - and the young at heart! It’s completely free and no signup is needed, just pop on by and join us in the Children’s Nook while we dive into our favorite tale of the week!

Storytime in the Children's Nook!

Tuesdays at 11:30am

Each Tuesday during the summer, we’re having storytime for the young ones - and the young at heart! It’s completely free and no signup is needed, just pop on by and join us in the Children’s Nook while we dive into our favorite tale of the week!

Storytime in the Children's Nook!

Tuesdays at 11:30am

Each Tuesday during the summer, we’re having storytime for the young ones - and the young at heart! It’s completely free and no signup is needed, just pop on by and join us in the Children’s Nook while we dive into our favorite tale of the week!

Storytime in the Children's Nook!

Tuesdays at 11:30am

Each Tuesday during the summer, we’re having storytime for the young ones - and the young at heart! It’s completely free and no signup is needed, just pop on by and join us in the Children’s Nook while we dive into our favorite tale of the week!

Local Author Showcase

Thursday, July 16th, 2026 6:00 - 8:00pm

Join us for a celebration of local authors with works from a variety of genres, from fiction to children’s literature to memoir and beyond.

Authors will be reading from, selling, and signing their works throughout the evening, making this an incredible opportunity to find your next favorite book, get to meet the person who created it (and show your support by purchasing it directly from the author themself), and have it personally autographed!

Participating Authors:

Mariclaire Norton, author of Once and Future (Tales of Eirlandia series)

Lisa Groen, author of The Cassatt Sisters

Cheryl Roberts Oliver, author of Unbinding My Soul

Carlie Hardy, author of How the Heck/Hell Did I Get This Happy

Ralph Page, author of Affirmations for Greatness

C.J. Tripp, author of Young Mole

Lauren Domagas, author of Songs for Mahalia

Sunshine Faye, author of Dance with the Devil

Richard Scharine, author of The Past We Step Into, Harvest, and The Woman in the Third Floor Front

Savannah Schuring, author of Between the Miles: Inside the Minds of Appalachian Trail Thru-Hikers

Sharon Spaulding, author of Women Make History: Fifty-Three Stories of Courage, Strength & Resilience

Dr. Deonne Johnson, author of Love From Head to Toe

Psychic Fair

Wednesday, July 15th, 2026 @ 5pm - 8pm

Come experience readings from one or more of our amazingly gifted psychics. $25 for 20 minutes. Call or stop in to book your time slot! (801) 322-1162

THIS MONTH’S READERS:

DIXIE: Palmistry https://www.goldenbraidslc.com/dixie

ALEXIS: Astrology & Tarot https://www.goldenbraidslc.com/alexis

ALEXANDER: Tarot https://www.goldenbraidslc.com/alexander

MARIE: Tarot https://www.goldenbraidslc.com/marie

Storytime in the Children's Nook!

Tuesdays at 11:30am

Each Tuesday during the summer, we’re having storytime for the young ones - and the young at heart! It’s completely free and no signup is needed, just pop on by and join us in the Children’s Nook while we dive into our favorite tale of the week!

Writing Workshop Series: Nature Writing Workshop

Thursday, July 9, 2026 @ 6-7:30pm

Bringing together the natural world and the written word

Join us for an inspiring and fun evening of nature-focused prompts and writing exercises.

This is a free community event open to all, no need to sign up in advance.

Please bring a notebook and a pen (or pencil, or crayon, or anything your heart desires that will make the marks on the page).

Storytime in the Children's Nook!

Tuesdays at 11:30am

Each Tuesday during the summer, we’re having storytime for the young ones - and the young at heart! It’s completely free and no signup is needed, just pop on by and join us in the Children’s Nook while we dive into our favorite tale of the week!

Storytime in the Children's Nook!

Tuesdays at 11:30am

Each Tuesday during the summer, we’re having storytime for the young ones - and the young at heart! It’s completely free and no signup is needed, just pop on by and join us in the Children’s Nook while we dive into our favorite tale of the week!

Storytime in the Children's Nook!

Tuesdays at 11:30am

Each Tuesday during the summer, we’re having storytime for the young ones - and the young at heart! It’s completely free and no signup is needed, just pop on by and join us in the Children’s Nook while we dive into our favorite tale of the week!

The Maiden & The King Within: Reclaiming the Sacred Balance of Feminine & Masculine Energy with Amy Lukas

Thursday, June 18th, 2026 @ 7:00 - 8:30pm

This beginner-friendly offering explores the two powerful energies we each carry within us — the part that feels, senses, and creates… and the part that protects, leads, and brings clarity.

In today’s world, many of us live out of balance. We may over-give, over-function, or push toward constant productivity while losing touch with intuition and rest. Or we may feel deeply sensitive and inspired, yet struggle with boundaries or direction.

Drawing inspiration from Jungian psychology and the work of Marion Woodman and Robert Bly, this workshop offers a gentle introduction to the inner relationship between our feminine and masculine energies — what myth calls the Maiden and the King.

Through reflection, guided visualization, and simple experiential practices, participants will explore:

• How masculine and feminine energies live within each of us

• Signs of inner imbalance and burnout

• The voice of intuition and the role of healthy inner authority

• How reconnecting these energies supports creativity, clarity, and emotional wholeness

No prior experience with psychology or shadow work is needed — only curiosity and an open heart. My intention is to create a welcoming, accessible space for insight, renewal, and embodied self-discovery.

Participants will leave with practical reflection tools and a deeper connection to their inner wisdom and strength.

About Amy Lukas, Fallow Renewal, Founder

Amy Lukas is a soulfully strategic visionary—a creative alchemist who has transformed a two-decade career as a design entrepreneur into a practice rooted in Jungian coaching. Her work fuses artistry with inner inquiry to guide soulful professionals in unlocking new levels of creativity, purpose, and personal fulfillment.

Drawing on Eastern philosophy, social neuroscience, and depth psychology, Amy creates spaces that invite stillness, reflection, and profound transformation. She honors beauty, depth, and truth, and brings grounded wisdom to those navigating meaningful life transitions and moments of inner realignment.

As the founder of Fallow Renewal, she guides individuals to uncover unconscious patterns, explore their archetypes and life themes, and reconnect with their deepest values. Her work supports clients in rising into the life they were meant to live—with clarity, courage, and authenticity.

Learn more about Amy and Fallow Renewal on her website, https://fallowrenewal.com/ and you can find her on Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/fallowrenewal/

Psychic Fair

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 6pm - 9pm

Come experience readings from one or more of our amazingly gifted psychics. $25 for 20 minutes. Call or stop in to book your time slot! (801) 322-1162

THIS MONTH’S READERS:

AMBER: Tarot https://www.goldenbraidslc.com/amber

ALEXIS: Astrology & Tarot https://www.goldenbraidslc.com/alexis

ALEXANDER: Tarot https://www.goldenbraidslc.com/alexander

MARIE: Tarot https://www.goldenbraidslc.com/marie

Storytime in the Children's Nook!

Tuesdays at 11:30am

Each Tuesday during the summer, we’re having storytime for the young ones - and the young at heart! It’s completely free and no signup is needed, just pop on by and join us in the Children’s Nook while we dive into our favorite tale of the week!

Writing Workshop Series: Release Your Inner Poet

A Workshop for Exploring (and Writing) Poetry

Thursday, June 11th, 2026 @ 7:00 - 8:30pm

Join us for an evening of inspiration and guidance to help you discover the poetry that is hiding inside you.

Bring a notebook or journal and something to write with. (If you need something to write on or want a clean start, we do have a great journal section.) Also, feel free to come a few minutes early to grab an iced tea, cookie, or other treat from Oasis to bring into the session. There is no cost to joining – just an hour and a half out of your evening and the risk of inciting a passion for poetry!

Storytime in the Children's Nook!

Tuesdays at 11:30am

Each Tuesday during the summer, we’re having storytime for the young ones - and the young at heart! It’s completely free and no signup is needed, just pop on by and join us in the Children’s Nook while we dive into our favorite tale of the week!