Raven Narratives

Jennifer describes how the "divine masters" pointed her towards finding her true love. She told her story at the Raven Narratives events in early October 2024 when the theme was “friendship”. Jennifer is a shamanic practitioner who has worked as a shamanic healer, teacher, and mentor for over 20 years. She is also a professional singer/songwriter who toured with Jackson Browne. Nature-based healin...

Chad describes how his best friend from middle school shaped the person he is today. He told his story at the Raven Narratives events in early October 2024 when the theme was “friendship”. Chad considers himself a gangly man that is Durango raised and heaven bound. Although he looks like a combination of Pete Davidson and Steve Buscemi, he's never let his looks hold him back. He often uses comedy...

Ann goes to her first house party with her high school friends. She told her story at the Raven Narratives events in early October 2024 when the theme was “friendship”. Ann is a Native lady figuring out life and career in the desert. She performs regularly as a stand-up comedian in the the Southwest. Wish her luck as she continues her journey to "find the funny" in life's obstacles. Join us for tw...

Micheal describes his best friend from college and their attempts to test the boundaries of society. He told his story at the Raven Narratives events in early October 2024 when the theme was “friendship”. Michael is a Fort Lewis College professor and former Mayor of Durango. His free time is spent making music, gardening, backpacking, and spending time with his wife and their chickens. The majorit...

Tyler's friends help him take a deeper dive into connection than he ever thought was possible. He told his story at the Raven Narratives events in early October 2024 when the theme was “friendship”. Tyler is a naturalist, herbalist, and medical professional in the four corners region who knows at heart that love and laughter is the best medicine. He has an established meditation practice for 10+ p...

Tess tells the story of her difficult relationship with her mother and how she ultimately found redemption on a rainy beach in Florida. Tess told her story at the Raven Narratives events in early June 2024 when the theme was “weather”. Tess is a nature steward and a Colorado native. She lives a holistic lifestyle that encompasses eating dark chocolate often and doing whatever creative activity lig...

Kelly tells how working as a woman in a wildfire lookout tower changed her. She told her story at the Raven Narratives events in early June 2024 when the theme was “weather”. Kelly joined a wild land fire crew 24 years ago in Oregon, and has been chasing adrenaline for a living, ever since.  Her essay about becoming a wild land firefighter, “Anchor Point,” was featured at the April 2023 GetLit! Fe...

Shandra tells her story of leaving her family and faith behind so that she can lead a more honest life. She told her story at the Raven Narratives events in early June 2024 when the theme was “weather”. Shandra grew up a religious home schooled kid in the mobile homes of Durango, Colorado and has the skills (and lack thereof) to prove it. She makes her living as a seamstress of bike packing gear a...

Shane describes how he discovered his true place in the world while fishing in the rain in Alaska. He told his story at the Raven Narratives events in early June 2024 when the theme was “weather”. Shane was raised the son of pentecostal preacher. He found his childhood backdrops in Florida, Alaska, North Dakota, Montana and Wyoming. After graduating High School, Shane went to Tennessee for college...

Chad describes how becoming a new father brought him face-to-face with his ideas of who he was, and what it means to be a father. He told his story at the Raven Narratives events in early June 2024 when the theme was “weather”. Chad has lived his whole life in Colorado. He was born in Denver but his family quickly fled to the forests of Conifer where he was raised. Chad then moved to Durango in 20...

Jamie describes a difficult time in her life when she had to navigate depression and the loss of a friend, and how an encounter with turkey vultures helped her see things in a new light. She told her story at the Raven Narratives events in early June 2024 when the theme was “weather”. Jamie grew up in Durango, Colorado and after high school left to study journalism in Northern California. In 2020...

Tim describes a high altitude adventure where he experienced a rare and terrifying natural phenomenon. Tim told his story at the Raven Narratives events in early June 2024 when the theme was “weather”. Tim Hunter is a builder by trade, a scientist by education, and an outdoor recreationalist by avocation. Tim has pursued a wide range of occupations and hobbies including climbing instructor, logger...

Christina shares her journey through heartbreaking deception, devastating loss, and the grace of community and continuation.

Tom describes his encounters with fire throughout his life, and how he has come to know fire as an intimate teacher of deep wisdom.

Monique describes leaving her small, rural town to see the world, and the challenges and joys of coming home.

Jim tells his tale of salvaging old wood from railroad snow fences, and how it was too good to last.

Geneva seeks healing in traditional and nontraditional ways, and discovers that uncertainty can be a key to deeper truths.

Margie describes her time as an anthropologist in Alaska and the remarkable woman she met there who survived the Spanish Flu pandemic of 1918.

Curt describes raising his three kids and how it has shown him the joys of parenting in the modern era.

Sue describes her experiences as a theater actress and the wisdom she learned along the way.

As a teenager, Kate must contend with the reality of losing her mother, and how it will shape her life going forward.

Ellen describes her path of self-discovery, and the strength and beauty she found along the way.

Bailey wrestles with his identity, but ultimately finds the courage to be his true self.

Robin's traveling companion Kate teaches her a profound lesson about friendship and letting go.

Andy tries to help their mom recover after a stroke.