Program Overview

Inspired by the German ‘sonder-‘ (special), French ‘sonder’ (to sound the depths), and Sanskrit ‘sundar’ (beautiful), we believe sondering is the practice of paying attention to the lives and stories around us, being present through creation, and growing alert through close listening and looking.

This workshop experience invites you to move through ancient Scottish landscapes and living cultures not as a tourist, but as an engager—open to being changed by what you encounter and offering change through what you create. As a participant, you’ll help shape something essential to creative vitality and societal health, while having an extraordinary adventure with a remarkable group of fellow travelers.