Writing Workshop Series: Write Your Memoir!

A Workshop on Writing Your Story

Thursday, September 11, 7-8:30pm

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. Just bring your notebook, a pen, and the willingness to dive in.

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

Tuesday, September 2, 2025 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.

The Festival of Lughnasadh with Stephen Pitcher

Thursday, August 21, 2025 7:00 - 8:30pm

This is the third of a quarterly series where we will work with the Medicine Wheel, or Celtic Calendar, to understand behaviors in ourselves and others we encounter. We explore patterns in our lives and others' using these ancient festivals and the knowledge they contain. Typically, we will start with a talk and then explore this more in a Shamanic Drum Journey and share our experiences afterwards.

Lughnasadh is the Celtic Festival celebrated at the cross-quarter day between the Summer Solstice and Fall Equinox. It is the liminal time between Summer and Fall where we recognize the energies of both starting to leave one behind and step into the next. It is a time of celebration, honoring the harvest and bounty of nature, of ourselves and those around us. It is traditionally an energetic feast, the culmination of the being of summer. It is a time for gratitude and joy.

Join us in ceremony as we celebrate and give gratitude together. We will use the drum to guide our celebration and embrace the energy of this bountiful time.

You don’t need to have attended the previous Medicine Wheel events or have any experience in this work to attend.

About Stephen Pitcher:

Stephen has recently moved from Ireland where he studied Shamanic and Druidic practices with teachers from Mexico, Ireland, and the U.K. The Shamanic path is a nature-based Indigenous wisdom helping us to understand ourselves and rooted in compassion, simplicity, appreciation, and balance. Stephen works with individual clients and groups in healing sessions and also uses these teachings in corporate practices and coaching. He firmly believes all this work is meaningless unless it helps us as we pay the gas bill, earn a living, and nurture our relationships.

Learn more about Stephen on his website, www.stephenpitcher.ie 

Psychic Fair

Wednesday August 20, 2025 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:

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

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

MILA: Tarot & Astrology https://www.goldenbraidslc.com/mila

ANGIE: Angel Cards https://www.goldenbraidslc.com/angie

Writing Workshop Series: Intentional Storytelling

A Workshop on Weaving a Story with a Purpose

Thursday August 14, 7-8:30pm

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. Just bring your notebook, a pen, and the willingness to discover a whole new passion!

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!

Meeting the Shadow: A Journey to Wholeness with Amy Lukas

Thursday August 7, 2025 7pm - 8:30pm

The parts of ourselves we reject often hold the keys to our greatest potential.

Join us for Meeting the Shadow: A Journey to Wholeness—a 90-minute, beginner-friendly workshop introducing you to the Jungian concept of the shadow: the hidden aspects of your personality you’ve been taught to deny, suppress, or avoid.

Through guided reflection, journaling, and experiential exercises, you’ll begin to uncover how your “shadow” shows up in everyday life—and how embracing it can unlock deep healing, creative power, and self-acceptance.

You’ll leave with practical tools, fresh insight, and a greater sense of wholeness. No prior experience is needed—just curiosity, openness, and a willingness to turn inward.

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 help others reclaim purpose, peace, and personal truth.

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 life transitions, burnout, or creative blocks.

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

https://fallowrenewal.com/

Listen to Amy on the Fabulosity & Fallow Renewal podcast: (March 2025)

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

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 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.

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!

Meet Your Spirit Animal & Spirit Guide: Workshop and Guided Hypnosis with Caroline Peters

Thursday, July 31, 2025 7:00 – 8:30pm

Join us for an evening of guided hypnotic meditation to help you meet a spirit animal and spirit guide.

Connecting and working with Spirit and animal guides can be immensely helpful as we journey throughout life. We can lean on them for support, guidance, and insights during times of uncertainty, not to mention these spirit relationships can be very comforting and fulfilling. The class will begin by having you set your intention for what you are wanting guidance with at this time, then we will journey to meet our guides and consult with them about what they have to teach us in relation to our current situation.

Chairs will be provided. You may wish to bring a journal to take notes, and a yoga mat and/or blanket or pillow if you wish to do the guided journey lying down.

About White Wolf Mystic (Caroline Peters):

White Wolf Mystic is a Shaman, Astrologer, and Certified Hypnotherapist with over 15 years of experience practicing astrology, tarot, and shamanic journeying, and has worked with hundreds of clients professionally over the last 6 years. Her work empowers individuals to navigate life’s challenges with clarity and compassion while reconnecting to their divine essence. Through her unique blend of spiritual tools and coaching, she helps clients discover who they truly are and how to live in alignment with their soul’s highest potential.

www.whitewolfmystic.com

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!

Psychic Fair

Wednesday July 16, 2025 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:

ANNIE: Medium & Angels https://www.goldenbraidslc.com/annie

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

JAMI: Tarot & Astrology https://www.goldenbraidslc.com/jami

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

Bringing together the natural world and the written word.

Thursday July 10, 7-8:30pm

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!

Resilience and the Art of Accepting Support: A Book About Change with Author Christiane Turner

Thursday, June 19, 2025 5:00 - 9:00pm

Change is unavoidable, but how we respond defines our well-being. Resilience and the art of accepting support explores practical strategies, personal stories, and exercises to help you embrace uncertainty, build resilience, and thrive in the face of life’s challenges.

In the free seminar, Christiane Turner will guide you through a transformative journey of self-discovery and empowerment by exploring skills to shift your perspective that helps develop a mindset that welcomes growth. The foundation of resilience is based on mindset shifts, and the power of empowering thoughts.

5:00 pm – 7:00 pm: Meet and Greet with Christiane Turner, networking, light refreshments, book signing

7:00 pm – 8:00 pm: Free seminar, Q&A

8:00 pm – 9:00 pm: Networking, book signing

About the Author:

Christiane Turner is a dedicated coach and mentor committed to guiding individuals through personal and professional transformation. With a deep understanding of mindset shifts and behavioral patterns, she helps clients break free from limiting beliefs, cultivate self-empowerment, and build healthier relationships.

As a speaker and facilitator, Christiane offers coaching sessions that provide practical strategies for overcoming obstacles and embracing change. Her approach is compassionate yet results driven, helping individuals navigate challenges with clarity and purpose.

Passionate about lifelong learning and personal development she is a transformational mentor for visionaries, those who think outside the box and are driven to create a meaningful impact in the world. Whether you are already living your vision and seeking additional resources or are on a quest to uncover your true mission, Christiane provides the guidance and tools to help you take quantum leaps on your journey.

Passionate about expanding human consciousness, Christiane seamlessly integrates ancient wisdom with modern technology, drawing on insights from diverse cultures and the latest discoveries in Quantum Physics and neuroscience. With three decades of experience, she has honed her expertise as an international Quantum NLP Trainer and Coach. As the founder of Quantum NLP LLC, she has built a reputation for delivering high integrity training and coaching that empowers individuals and organizations to unlock their full potential.

A natural teacher and leader, Christiane blends strength and compassion to inspire breakthrough change in individuals and groups. She is deeply committed to community building and has spearheaded impactful initiatives, including the annual New Consciousness EXPO in Salt Lake City and the Law of Attraction Club. Her books are available in bookstores and online, further spreading her transformative teachings to a global audience.

Psychic Fair

Wednesday June 18, 2025 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:

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

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

JAMI: Tarot & Astrology https://www.goldenbraidslc.com/jami

JILLIAN: Tarot and Oracle https://www.goldenbraidslc.com/jillian

ANNIE: Psychic Medium/Angel Readings https://www.goldenbraidslc.com/annie

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 12, 7-8:30pm

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

Bring a notebook, journal, or any paper you wish to use (doesn’t matter what – fancy leather-bound with hand-pressed pages or scrap paper from your recycling bin) and a pen, pencil, marker, crayon, random art supplies – whatever will make the marks you want on your journey as a poet. (If you need something to write on or want a clean start, we have a great journal section to find your next vessel.) 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!

Waking Up and Growing Up: An Author Event with Diane Musho Hamilton and Gabriel Kaigen Wilson

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 7:00 - 8:30pm

A fresh, nuanced view of Zen Buddhism integrates relational and emotional skill-building with traditional practices in a spiritual “cross-training” approach suited for the unique demands of modern life.

About the Authors:

DIANE MUSHO HAMILTON is an award-winning professional mediator, author, and teacher of Zen meditation. She is the cofounder of Two Arrows Zen and founder of Real LIFE Programs in Utah.

GABRIEL KAIGEN WILSON is a conflict mediator and team coach, trainer for Real LIFE Programs, and senior Two Arrows Zen practitioner.

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!

What is Yoga Nidra? An introduction to Yoga Nidra and guided meditation with Elizabeth Jensen

Thursday, May 29, 7:00 – 8:30pm

Join Elizabeth Jensen as she teaches the fundamentals of Yoga Nidra and guides us through the practices and a meditation.

What is Yoga Nidra?

Yoga Nidra is a form of guided meditation. This particular style of meditation allows you to process emotions in a healthy way, to experience your life to the fullest, and to rewire your brain and life to be present and find peace in the here and now.

During this evening, we will learn about the benefits of Yoga Nidra, including the ten stages and how to use them in practice and everyday living, and conclude in a short guided Yoga Nidra meditation. Please bring pen and paper if you wish to take notes or explore the concepts that will be given. Chairs will be provided but feel free to bring a cushion if you’d prefer for the meditation portion of the evening.

About Elizabeth Jensen:

Elizabeth Jensen completed her first Yoga Nidra training in 2015 and her second training in 2016 through the Integrative Restoration Institute (iRest). Elizabeth has been teaching Yoga Nidra classes since 2015. Elizabeth began her practice and studies when she was a caregiver for her mother to help her process and heal. Elizabeth is also an asana teacher (yoga), a sound healer, and an energy healer/Reiki Master. You can find out more about Elizabeth and her offerings on her website: www.empoweryourpath.com

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!

Heart Get Ready: An Author Event with Carly Bennett Stenmark

Thursday, May 22, 2025 7pm - 8:30pm

Join us for a heart-opening evening with author Carly Bennett Stenmark.

About the Book:

Living the perfect life in a small ski resort town turned to imperfect when she was blindsided by her husband's early onset Alzheimer's disease diagnosis, something she knew nothing about.

In an effort to help herself, her soulmate, and ultimately others, she struggled to learn anything and everything she could about this insidious disease, all the while facing monumental challenges with grace, fortitude, and much needed humor.

Her healthy and incredibly intelligent husband was living proof that Alzheimer's disease doesn't discriminate. It can happen to anyone at any time. However, through it all, she remained steadfast and persistent as her undying love never faded.

About the Author:

Carly Bennett Stenmark is an extraordinary individual, a retired salon owner, nail technician, and published author. As a loving mother of four, grandmother of fourteen, and a great grandmother of ten, Carly’s life is a shining example of love and resilience.

While enjoying her family, golfing, skiing, writing her first book, working full-time, and singing back up vocals with her singer/songwriter husband, Carly also attended night school three nights a week. Driven to obtain her high school diploma, which she successfully earned in 2017 after a three-year effort, making her a Park City High School graduate…just like her children.

Living in Park City, Utah, Carly enjoys a variety of activities including running, snowshoeing, hiking, listening to music, reading, golfing, skiing, and watching British detective television show. But life took an unexpected turn in the fall of 2019 when she began noticing significant changes in her husband's memory. And then devastating diagnosis: stage five Alzheimer's disease.

With courage, humor, and determination, Carly transformed a life-changing experience into a powerful story and felt compelled to share her experience of living with her husband before and after his diagnosis, all the while acknowledging the harsh and painful realization that it can happen to anyone at any time.

Psychic Fair

Wednesday May 21, 2025 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:

JILLIAN: Tarot and Oracle https://www.goldenbraidslc.com/jillian

MILA: Tarot, Oracle, Astrology https://www.goldenbraidslc.com/mila

ROSS: Tarot and Oracle https://www.goldenbraidslc.com/ross

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

Understanding the Medicine Wheel: An Introduction with Stephen Pitcher

Thursday, May 15, 2025 7:00 - 8:30pm

This is the second of a quarterly series where we will work with the Medicine Wheel, or Celtic Calendar, to understand behaviors in ourselves and others we encounter. We explore patterns in our lives and others' using these ancient festivals and the knowledge they contain. Typically, we will start with a talk and then explore this more in a Shamanic Drum Journey and share our experiences afterwards.

At this time of Bealtaine, we celebrate the start of summer and ready ourselves to celebrate being; the joy of life, the tactile senses, our connection to the land and all around us.

You don’t need to have attended the first event or have any experience in this work to attend.

About Stephen Pitcher:

Stephen has recently moved from Ireland where he studied Shamanic and Druidic practices with teachers from Mexico, Ireland, and the U.K. The Shamanic path is a nature-based Indigenous wisdom helping us to understand ourselves and rooted in compassion, simplicity, appreciation, and balance. Stephen works with individual clients and groups in healing sessions and also uses these teachings in corporate practices and coaching. He firmly believes all this work is meaningless unless it helps us as we pay the gas bill, earn a living, and nurture our relationships.

Learn more about Stephen on his website, www.stephenpitcher.ie