Die wise with Stephen Jenkinson – A day-long workshop
We are excited to welcome Stephen Jenkinson to Boconnoc this summer for a one day workshop.
Known as a master of storytelling, over the years, Stephen has worked extensively with dying people and their families, is a former programme director in a major Canadian hospital, and a former assistant professor in a prominent Canadian medical school.
Stephen is also a sculptor and traditional canoe builder whose house won a Governor General’s Award for architecture.
During this talk, Stephen will be walking you through his award-winning book, ‘Die Wise: A Manifesto for Sanity & Soul’ which is focused on grief, dying and the great love of life.
Die Wise does not offer seven steps for coping with death. It does not suggest ways to make dying easier. It pours no honey to make the medicine go down. Instead, with lyrical prose, deep wisdom, and stories from his two decades of working with dying people and their families, Stephen Jenkinson places death at the centre of the page and asks us to behold it in all its painful beauty.
We look forward to seeing you for what will undoubtedly be an inspiring and spiritually stimulating conversation by Stephen.
The talk will take place in the Stable yard at Boconnoc and there will be time between sessions to explore the beautiful grounds of the estate.
Read more about Stephen Jenkinson’s work on his website.
To purchase his book Die Wise: A Manifesto for Sanity and Soul
ahead of the talk, please see the Amazon link here.
We do not have facilities on site for lunch so you will need to bring something with you for the day. We will however be providing a tea and coffee station which will be available throughout the day.
Transport Information:
Lostwithiel train station is a 10 minute drive away, or 45 minute cycle, with lots of hills
Liskeard train station is a 20 minute drive away
We have parking available on site for guests.
There is no accommodation available on the estate on this date unfortunately, however if you are coming from out of town please find a few recommendations below which are nearby to the estate;