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Leader Workshop with Curt Collier: Sacred and Profane Spaces, and Somewhere in Between
What does it truly mean when someone says, “this place is sacred?”
Leader Curt Collier has spent years delving into that question—both through his work in environmental restoration and in helping communities reconnect with land that was once polluted or neglected. Drawing on his deep experience in community development, Collier explores how we assign meaning to the places around us, and how those meanings can inspire healing, stewardship, and transformation.
He is the co-author of Place Attachment and Meaning: Nurturing Nature Relationships, a collaboration with research social scientist Dr. Kathleen Wolf. Their work illustrates how “place attachment”—the emotional bond people form with specific locations—can be harnessed to foster deeper environmental engagement at the local level.
In this thought-provoking workshop, Collier will guide participants through the ways sacred spaces have been recognized and created throughout history, what sets them apart from ordinary spaces, and how liminal (or transitional) practices can be used today to protect the inherent worth and dignity of both people and the natural world.
Whether you’re an environmental advocate, a spiritual seeker, or simply curious about the power of place, this workshop offers a meaningful exploration of how we can reclaim and redefine sacredness in our modern lives.
About Curt Collier
Curt Collier, Leader, has been an activist decades. He has built nonprofits, founded a congregation, and helped create job training programs in 20 states and on five national parks. He works with dozens of organizations each year to raise their capacity to do good in the world, and raises grant money to support multiple nonprofits. These workshops are based on the best practices he has learned over this 40 year history of engagement.