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Heather Birt

Creative Nonfiction, Instructional Design

I arrived intending to focus on writing about my Waking Dream Rituals and Life Experiments frameworks - metacognitive learning tools meant to assist with executive function challenges, encourage experimental mindsets, and build a bridge between the conscious, waking life, and the unconscious - a place of dreams, symbols, and imagination. I had a list of blog posts to write, an email-based course in digital wellness to revise, and I was eager to meet other creatives.

Residency

#24 Picnic Trailer

Jun 9, 2025 – Jun 13, 2025

What ended up happening was something much more fundamental. The absolute peace and embodiment I experienced changed how I was relating to my projects. I wrote about it in my most recent Substack post: https://truthbeautymeaning.substack.com/p/insomnia-cure-mind-body-connection Most memorable part of the residency: I…

Stand‑alone Standard trailer with porthole windows, cozy full bed, and a vibey music lounge. Back door opens to a wooded picnic area with communal stone fireplace. Near meditation garden, Thrifty Trailer, sauna, and lodge.