Sacred Spaces/Sacred Stories

On the precipice between a life rapidly fading away and a new life in the offing, spiritual memoirist Barb Bodengraven ordered a pre-fab shed and created an enchanting retreat in the backyard of her home on Boston's North Shore. Equal parts writing studio, animal blind, sanctuary and chapel, the shed provided refuge from the busyness and distractions of life in the 21st century. It also unexpectedly became a sacred space for interacting with the underlying regenerative force of the universe.

Please join us on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at 1 pm to hear Barb speak about the impetus to build her shed, the forest creatures that accompanied her through an unexpected spiritual transformation inside it, and how you, too, can pen your own sacred story. Participants will be guided by Barb as she presents various writing prompts for reflection and sharing. All participants will need a small notebook and a pen. Light refreshments will be served.

If you are interested in learning more about Barb’s spiritual memoir, The Sacred Shed on the Edge of the Ravine, it is available from Amazon. Copies of the book will also be for sale ($15 each) at the workshop.

About the Workshop Facilitator

Barb is a writer and retired communications professional dedicated to advancing matters of spirituality and religious faith as compelling and crucial issues of our time. Her spiritual development workshops are designed especially for 21st-century seekers in search of connection and community. She uses accessible and relevant language as well as engaging films and books to help people unearth their sacred stories and find a new way into ancient faith traditions. She employs the arts as a platform for inquiry and engagement, facilitating communion and an increased sense of belonging and enrichment. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree as well as the Master of Theological Studies degree and is a graduate of the Pastor Scholar Program at Boston University School of Theology.