Welcome to the very first edition of In the Flow — a monthly love note from The Well.
Our intention is to keep our community connected, inspired, and informed — sharing what’s blooming in our space, from the hearts that make it thrive. This newsletter is a reflection of The Well itself: circular, collaborative, and alive with the flow of humans supporting humans.
Each month, we’ll share stories, upcoming offerings, and reflections from our collective — little ripples of inspiration to remind us that we are all part of something deeper.
We’d love for you to be part of the story, too. If you feel called to share your voice — a poem, reflection, recipe, or creative expression — we’ll occasionally feature community contributions. You can reply directly to this email or chat with one of us at the studio to learn more.
Featured Reflection
photo by Izzy Zucker
‘Symbiotic Sense-Making’ by Izzy Zucker
October nears its end on the Olympic Peninsula, and I walk into at least five spider webs a day. Mushrooms flourish everywhere in sight. Mossy, bigleaf maples explode as orange bursts against the forest-green mountainsides.
The word “explode” makes me shudder right now.
The night grows longer, earlier, like the covers pulled tighter over every day, my hands gripping the blanket of the dark.
I want to cover my eyes.
The sun hangs low to the horizon as shadows lengthen off their forms and swollen apples drop from the trees.
We are all being beckoned to fall d o w n.
Ashes, ashes.
An inflatable double-headed serpent bares its teeth at me as I bike past my neighbor’s home. I am perplexed until I remember that Halloween is near.
There are more realistic monsters to fear.
Instagram served me a video on how to make a coffin-shaped cake. Spirit Halloween stores stock fake blood on their shelves. Amazon will ship a pack of fake wounds within the hour.
Are you serious? Now???
Revellors dress as goblins and ghosts while real ghouls hold their fingers to the nuclear button, point at childish charts while exhuming lies from the crypts
and costuming themselves as saviors.
Here we stand:
A mass obsession with industrializing death abroad A societal aversion to honoring its dignity at home A playful confrontation of it one night a year detached from its ancestral context—
all co-existing at once.
Fall feels more like a verb this year, less so like a season.
In trying to wayfind while protected from the realities of atrocity,
In mapping positionality and posturing within the crossover and crossfire,
In finding a home for this grief—
I am turning toward the woods.
*Excerpted from September’s issue of the Deep Times Journal. For more of Izzy’s writing, check out her Substack Woven Together, To read the full essay, pleaseclick here.
We are so proud to highlight Izzy’s beautiful writing, here. She’s also an excellent, ‘soft-space-holding’ facilitator. Scroll down for information on her upcoming New Moon gathering at The Well.
Upcoming Offerings & Gatherings @ The Well
Cacao Ceremony, Breathwork & Gong Sound Healing w/Mikki Proffitt Sunday, November 9th, 4PM
*Experience the medicine of cacao *Harness the power of your breath *Transform through the sound of the gong
In these times of chaos and uncertainty, when everything feels like it’s spinning out of control, there’s an anchor ready to ground you—your breath. As Rumi beautifully said, “Your task is not to seek for love but to seek and find all the barriers within yourself that you have built against it.” Together, through the transformative power of our breath and the unwavering strength of community, let’s embark on a journey of healing, growth and liberation. Click here for more information and reservations.
New Moon Somatic Space w/ Izzy Zucker Wednesday, November 19th, 6PM
Join us for a gentle, guided movement meditation designed to nourish your physical, emotional, and energetic being. Izzy weaves somatic awareness, dance, and gentle movement with the rhythm of the seasons—offering a ritual space that’s both rooted in her ancestral lineages, yet personal to each participant. You can expect thoughtful practices and postures to guide you deeper into your body, contemplative prompts, a supportive, rich playlist, a slow, restful pace, and a grounded space. All bodies, abilities, and experience levels are warmly welcomed. This gathering is offered in the spirit ofthe gift economy, with no one turned away. Reciprocity/donations welcome. Please register at: https://conduitcoaching.net/events
Coming in December: Just Breathe w/ Mikki (12/07 @ 4PM) Flow in the Dark w/ Celeste (12/13 @ 7PM) Sound Bath w/ Nadine (12/14 @ 3PM) New Moon Somatic Space w/ Izzy (12/17 @ 6PM) Grief Circle w/ Mikki (12/21 @ 4PM)
Our full calendar of classes & special events can always be found here.
OPEN HOUSE @ The Well a casual, joy-filled gathering
COMING SOON We are eager to open the doors of The Well for a cozy community Open House! We’re thinking – mini classes, raffle prizes, good food, & even better company. Details are still coming together, but we promise warmth, connection, & a sprinkle of surprise. Stay tuned for a save-the-date announcement…
Practice at Home ‘A Moment of Stillness‘
Find a quiet space and place your hands over your heart. Inhale through your nose and imagine the breath flowing like water in the center of your chest. Exhale through your mouth, releasing any tension, expectation, or noise from the day. Repeat three times. Whisper to yourself: I am safe to slow down. I am safe to let go.
Community Corner
This month, we’re celebrating the spirit of collaboration that makes The Well so special. Thank you to everyone who contributes their energy — whether through teaching, attending, sharing, or simply holding space with kindness.
Outside of our 4 walls at the studio, there is a wealth of goodness to be found, and we want you all know about it! If you’d like to be featured in a future issue — as an artist, maker, or member with something beautiful to share with the community — please reach out!
MOVING ON A Boutique Retreat for Women Navigating Big Life Changes November 21–23 | Port Angeles, WA | private clubhouse location
Navigating big life changes is hard — but you don’t have to do it alone. Join Nadine Dekema (w/ Kristin Halberg) for a restorative weekend designed to help you relax, release, and reveal your next steps. Whether you’re navigating a breakup, loss, health shift, or an unexpected life twist, this retreat offers space to exhale, reconnect, and begin again.
Over three nourishing days, you’ll experience: Restorative yoga, breathwork, & sound healing with Nadine Reflective, nature-inspired sessions & rituals with Kristin Community connection, creative practices, & moments of quiet clarity
Walk away with: Tools to process emotions safely & return to center A deeper sense of peace, clarity, & self-trust The reminder that you are not alone in your transformation
For more information, location details, & questions, please email Nadine at nadinedekema@gmail.com.
Call for Submissions
Do you have a reflection, poem, or photo that captures what The Well means to you? We’d love to include community voices in future editions of From the Well.
Send your piece or idea and let us know if you’d like it shared with your name or anonymously.
In Closing
We are extremely grateful to be collaborating with you and this beautiful community at The Well. Thank you for your participation, your recommendations to friends & family, and your belief in the fact that we can do things differently as a collective. We are excited to continue this growth with you! Happy November, and we look forward to seeing you in the studio, and around town, soon!
With Love & Gratitude xx
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