You are invited to join The Serviceberry Study Group this July 2025.
This July and August, you’re invited to join a small online group (8–10 people) to read and reflect on The Serviceberry: An Economy of Abundance and Gifts by Robin Wall Kimmerer.
It’s a short, powerful book that draws on Indigenous knowledge and the natural world to challenge how we think about value, growth, and community.
Together, we’ll explore these ideas through conversation and simple somatic (body-based) practices that help us slow down and notice what’s really going on—inside and around us.
What to expect:
This will be a soft, spacious place to notice what stirs in us as we read, reflect, and imagine together.
A mix of discussion, and short guided practices
A space to connect what we’re learning to our own lives and bodies
You don’t need to be “into somatics” or a deep reader.
This group is for you if:
You feel tired of systems built on scarcity and competition
You’re interested in exploring alternatives grounded in care and community
You want to think and feel your way into different possibilities, with others
You’re looking for a space that welcomes slowness, reflection, and reimagination
“Recognising ‘enoughness’ is a radical act in an economy that’s always urging us to consume more”
— Robin Wall Kimmerer
FAQs
How does it work?
Before each session, I’ll send you a short email letting you know which part of the book to read ahead of time.
I’ll also include a few optional prompts to guide your reading. These are just suggestions—use them if they help, skip them if they don’t. There’s no right way to engage.
The readings are short and accessible. You don’t need to take notes or prepare anything formal. We’ll explore together, starting from wherever you’re at.
This is a relaxed, reflective space. Come as you are—whether you’ve read deeply, skimmed, or are just arriving with curiosity.
When are the sessions? What time do we meet?
We’ll meet on Fridays at 10:30am (Irish time) on Zoom. Each session is 90 minutes long.
Session Dates:
Friday, July 11th
Friday, July 25th
Friday, August 8th
Friday, August 22nd
What is The Serviceberry about?
It’s a short book by Robin Wall Kimmerer that invites us to rethink what we value—drawing from Indigenous knowledge and the natural world. The serviceberry plant becomes a powerful symbol of generosity, reciprocity, and shared abundance, in contrast to economic systems built on scarcity and competition. **
What do you mean by “somatics”?**
Somatics simply means noticing what’s happening in your body. In each session, we’ll include gentle practices—like grounding, breath awareness, or stillness—to help us tune into what we’re feeling, not just thinking. No experience needed.
How many people will be in the group?
The group will be small—between 6 and 18 people—so everyone has space to participate in a way that feels comfortable.
What if I can’t make all the sessions?
No problem. It’s ideal if you can attend most of the sessions, but life happens. You’re still very welcome to join even if you need to miss one.
Will the sessions be recorded?****
Yes.
How much does it cost? The full rate is 50 Euro for the full 4-session programme. There’s also a solidarity rate of 10 Euro, and if cost is a barrier, just message me—no one will be turned away for financial reasons.