Alchemists Journal

Founding director of a School for Contemplative Living, husband for 46 years, father for 40 years, Papa for 15 years.

Sharing what we've learned about living in place, growing plants, growing older, crafting, reading, and writing.

Reclaiming grief through nature, story, art & ritual

News and Updates

I was born in Flint, Michigan and raised on a dirt street by loving parents, two sisters and a lot of Green Giant in a can.

As I enter my 7th decade I am turning to writing more on a range of topics about living with depth and meaning in relationship to our body's wisdom. This will be the inquiry I venture into here and I invite you to join in the conversations.

Thoughts on desire, power, rage, & women ruling the world.

Writings & Musings by Heather L. Hirschi