Write & Reflect

Can you describe a place, a person, the surrounding exactly as it is, without comparing it to anything else?

For our very first gathering, we will sit together and write about our surroundings using plain description only: the colour of the leaves, the sound of footsteps, the smell of coffee. We do not need any metaphors, any fancy words, or any previous writing experience. We will share what we wrote and see how differently we all saw the same place. 🌿

For those who would like to go a little deeper, we can also reflect on how we are feeling today, and whether our mood shaped what we noticed. Sharing is always optional. 💛

📋 Agenda
🕒 3:00 Meet at the pillars and introduce us
📍 3:10 Settle in and get a quick intro to the exercise
✍️ 3:20 Quiet writing time (about 20 minutes)
💬 3:45 Share our writing and chat
💛 4:15 Optional reflection round
👋 5:00 Wrap up (stay longer if you like!)
☀️🌧️ Weather plan
If it's dry, we'll sit in the Meadows and write outdoors. If it's wet or cold, we'll head to a café nearby. We'll post an update in the event comments on the morning of the event.
🎒 What to bring
📓 A notebook and pen (or your phone)
🧥 Warm layers and something to sit on if we are outdoors
☕ Some money for a drink if we end up at a café
😊 A bit of curiosity and a lot of warmth
📍 How to find us
We will meet at the Master Masons Memorial Pillars, 1 Lonsdale Terrace, Edinburgh EH3 9HN. These are the tall stone pillars at the west end of the Meadows.
🗺️ Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/KhRvFUvt4JbVcyMS7
Look for us holding a flower notebook. If you can't find us, message us through the event page.
Come solo or bring a friend. We can't wait to meet you! 🌿