Mesa Refuge played a critical role in my transition from nonprofit executive to author—helping me find my voice when I needed it most. Mesa’s grassroots orientation makes it a rare jewel among residencies.
In the midst of seismic change, the time and space to think expansively is a true gift.
After a week of peace and quiet, I feel more human. The beauty of the land, the warm atmosphere, the brilliance of our fellow activists in residence, and the grace of our hosts helped us heal and create.
I wrote at the edge of the restored wetlands of Tomales Bay. Like grief, the terrain was in constant flux.