Tahilla Gatherings
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SKETCHING IN SILENCE
A Tahilla Gathering with Joan Hanley
Step into a slower rhythm, where drawing becomes a way of seeing on September 12, 2026.
Join contemporary artist Joan Hanley for a small gathering at Tahilla Farm exploring the quiet practice of observation. Surrounded by gardens, woodland, and the changing light of early autumn, we will sketch, wander, reflect, and notice what often goes unseen.
This is not a day about drawing perfectly . It is about slowing down, following curiosity, and discovering how simple marks on paper can become a record of place, memory and attention.
A day of creativity, conversation, a seasonal country lunch, and time spent in the quiet company of others.
No experience needed, only curiosity and a willingness to look closely.
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WELCOME
Tahilla Gatherings has always been small by design. A few times a year, when the season and the work align, I open the farm to a small group for a day or a weekend. These gatherings matter to me precisely because they are rare and unhurried.
You are warmly invited to step into what they offer.
Some gatherings are rooted in the landscape: writing, walking, observing, time spent in nature. Others unfold around the table, centered on making, conversation, and shared experience. All are designed to invite curiosity and attention, without expectation or performance.
If this way of coming together resonates with you, join the waitlist. You will be the first to hear when an event opens. I look forward to welcoming you.
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THE QUIET PEN
Slow down with the landscape and let words arrive gently.
Set within the quiet beauty of Tahilla Farm, this small gathering offers time on the page, space in the landscape, and thoughtful connection with others who care about writing.Dates are few and groups are small. Join the waitlist for first access.