Sense of Place Consulting

Sense of Place Consulting Erica Wheeler is the owner of Sense of Place Consulting. She is an interpretive trainer, keynote speaker, performer, and writing mentor.

Helping organizations, communities and individuals discover and enrich their sense of place.

If you've ever wanted to give yourself that kind of time, gain practices that actually work, and have the experience of ...
08/20/2026

If you've ever wanted to give yourself that kind of time, gain practices that actually work, and have the experience of writing about places in a different way, this is for you. Two afternoons, online, with a small group doing the same. You don't need a finished project, or even a place already chosen. Link in bio.

When I feel downhearted, I often return to this quote from Terry to ground me. It’s one I read to participants in all my...
08/19/2026

When I feel downhearted, I often return to this quote from Terry to ground me. It’s one I read to participants in all my workshops to remind us why stories matter, even in the hardest times.

So a big thank you to everyone keeping their “record of beauty and passionate participation” for the places we love and hold in common.

What’s true is our caring, our stories, our connection, and our willingness to share that connection is the bigger, more beautiful thing.

Right now our stories matter more than ever.

What do you love?
What is your story to tell?

If you want to explore your own place stories in the company of a thoughtful community, that is what we'll be doing together during the Sense of Place Deep Dive Experience next week.

Together we’ll engage in a sequence of experiences to deepen your relationship with place and uncover the stories and meaning waiting there—for yourself, for each other, and for the places that need our attention most.

Link in comments or bio.

I'm leading a full-day training at Interpretation Canada's national conference next month, and registration is open. Int...
08/18/2026

I'm leading a full-day training at Interpretation Canada's national conference next month, and registration is open. Interpretation often begins with facts, chronology, and resource knowledge — but meaningful visitor experiences emerge through something more: atmosphere, sensory awareness, layered stories, perspective, memory, and lived connection to place.

We'll spend the day at Historic Fort Henry working with that in the field. Registration closes August 24. Link in bio.

They have extended registration. This whole conference looks wonderful!
08/14/2026

They have extended registration. This whole conference looks wonderful!

The mix is what makes it rich. These practices work across disciplines and levels — seasoned writers go deeper into craf...
08/14/2026

The mix is what makes it rich. These practices work across disciplines and levels — seasoned writers go deeper into craft and meaning, newcomers discover what’s been waiting, and everyone applies the same process to their own place, at their own depth. Bring a manuscript, a site, a spark, or just curiosity.

August 25 & 26 · 12–4 pm ET · Online · 5 spots available. Link in bio. Questions? DM me!

08/12/2026

September has always felt like a natural turning point — the leaves just starting to turn, the light growing softer, the apples ripe.

Four days at a quiet farmhouse in the hills of western Massachusetts, September 24–27, with a small group of women.

Time to look back at where you've been, pause, and think about what comes next. Private rooms available. Registration closes Labor Day. Link in bio.

08/11/2026

Many of us long to explore our connections
to story, to place, to ourselves
but rarely give ourselves the uninterrupted time to stay with an idea long enough
to discover what it might become.

Give yourself two afternoons of exactly that kind time.
Experience the full process, and a small group exploring alongside you.
Writers, interpreters, and complete newcomers — for all levels.

August 25 & 26 · 12–4 pm ET · Online · 5 spots. Learn more and register — link in bio.

This has been the spirit of our Summer of Stories — and it’s the heart of everything I teach. What have you been paying ...
08/10/2026

This has been the spirit of our Summer of Stories — and it’s the heart of everything I teach. What have you been paying attention to this summer? What have you noticed that has captured your attention, even if you don’t know why?

So much of this work comes down to this-giving our stories and places the time and attention they’ve been waiting for. I...
08/07/2026

So much of this work comes down to this-giving our stories and places the time and attention they’ve been waiting for. If you’re curious what that could look like for you, I’d love to talk — book a free Discovery Call to chat, or view the 1:1 Overview Page on the website to learn more. See link in comments.

One of the things I've loved this summer—working with writers, interpreters, educators, and on my own book—is seeing how...
08/06/2026

One of the things I've loved this summer—working with writers, interpreters, educators, and on my own book—is seeing how the same sense of place process works across every level of experience.

People arrive for different reasons. Some come with a writing project, others with a place they want to explore, a question they're sitting with, or simply a desire to follow their curiosity. They all move through the same journey of attention, curiosity, discovery, and meaning.

I've also noticed something else.

When people arrive, they are not lacking ideas. What they lack is the uninterrupted time, structure, and support to stay with an idea long enough to discover what it might become.�

That's exactly what the Sense of Place Deep Dive is designed to offer.�

You don't need to be a writer or arrive with a finished project. You might be an interpreter, educator, or guide exploring the story of a place. You might come with the spark of an idea, a manuscript in progress, or simply a curiosity you've been wanting to follow.

Wherever you start, the practices meet you where you are and give you the time and structure to discover where they can take you.
Join us.

https://senseofplaceconsulting.com/deeper-sense-of-place

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