Kitchen Table Writing
A welcoming space for women to write, listen deeply, and feel heard, through writing circles, one-on-one editing support, and restorative retreats.
Come as You Are
At the heart of Kitchen Table Writing is a belief that our stories matter, and that when we are met with compassion, curiosity, and genuine listening, those stories can begin to unfold in meaningful and often surprising ways.
Whether you are a seasoned writer or someone who isn’t quite sure where to begin, you are welcome here. My intention is to meet you with warmth, presence, and deep respect for your voice—and to create a place where your words can come alive.
“Liza ushers me into the other place, where writing flows easily.”
Women’s Writing Circles
Each circle begins with a brief grounding practice, followed by a poem and optional prompts. Then we write quietly together, letting the pencil move without pressure or expectation.
Afterward, each woman is invited to read aloud, and the circle responds with presence, reflection, and deep listening rather than critique.
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What to Know
Weekly 90-minute circles on Zoom
Small, intimate groups
Join for a 2-month session (drop-in also available)
$35 per circle
Try a first circle for free
Current Circle Times
All times Mountain Time
Mondays, 5:30–7:00 PM
Wednesdays, 1:00–2:30 PM
Wednesdays, 5:00–6:30 PM
“I’ve found a supportive space to simply ‘be messy’ and follow my pen.”
One-on-One Writing Support
Sometimes writing asks for a more private kind of elucidation. In one-on-one sessions, I partner closely with writers to shape and refine their work while honoring the integrity of their voice.
You might arrive with journal pages, poems, personal narratives, the seed of an idea, or a fuller draft that’s ready for deeper attention. Together, we’ll listen for what is already alive in the work and what may help it become clearer, more honest, and more fully itself.
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Private in-person or Zoom sessions
90-minute sessions
Thoughtful, intuitive feedback
Support that honors your voice
$150 per session
Includes reading time beforehand
“She helped me give Ben a voice and pushed me to write with more honesty, humor, and life than I knew I had.”
Retreats
Healing and wellness retreats for women navigating life after cancer.
Co-led by Liza Patrick and Darryle Steinberg, these intimate retreats offer guided writing, women-centered healing practices, rest, and shared connection for women in any phase of cancer survivorship.
Stepping Into What’s Next
Our time together includes:
Gentle guided writing practices
Women-centered healing rituals
Embodiment, rest, and reconnection
Shared meals, conversation, and community
A compassionate circle of women who understand
Upcoming Retreats
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Chautauqua, Boulder, Colorado
September 25–28
A restorative mountain retreat at the historic Chautauqua, held in an intimate shared lodge setting near the Flatirons.
Details:Private room with attached bathroom
Nourishing breakfasts, lunches and opening and closing dinners included
Gentle yoga, sound bath, Reiki, and optional guided hike
Intimate retreat with space for 8 women
$2,218, or $2,118 with early registration by July 15
$350 non-refundable deposit required to hold your spot
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Palmaïa – The House of AïA
March 4–8
A restorative Mayan Riviera retreat at Palmaïa, The House of AïA, held in a lush all-inclusive wellness sanctuary beside the Caribbean Sea. For more information about Palmaia, visit their website.
Details:
4-night stay at Palmaïa, The House of AïA, a luxury wellness resort
All gourmet meals, beverages, and 24-hour room service included
Retreat offerings plus daily wellness experiences
Pools, beach, cabanas, fitness center, and bicycles
Private occupancy suite options from $3,299–$3,650
$500 non-refundable deposit required to hold your spot
ABOUT
LIZA
Why I Write at the Table
Because, once upon a time, I watched
and saw how the adults leaned back
and then the real talking began
Because not everyone can
Because food is color and beauty
Because warm is a full house
Because there is a dance in every constellation
and I am one of the stars
Because every night the moon changes a little
and so do I
Because once I kneeled in my chair
and food my mother touched
was put in front of me
like everyday magic
Because it is so human
Because it is human
Because human
Because it is my grandmother’s table
and my daughter can say the same thing
Because it is inheritance
Because small and big things happen there
like a stage, like a town square, like a
tiny, round universe
Because I like to be alone there
Because it has extra leaves and was once a tree
and I can name the wood
Because it is oak
Because it grew somewhere and there was sunlight and dirt
Because it knew winged things
Because my friend Rich refinished it for me
and now he likes to
run his flat palm over it
like it’s his own skin
Because my children took their first bites of food
pulled up close
Because last night, grown now, they met my eyes across it
and we talked and sat and laughed, we talked
and the world got much, much wider and softer too
and then we sat some more, we stayed
This poem came during a writing circle as I followed my pencil without judgment or critique. I write at the table for all these reasons and more. I write at the table to slow down, to honor what’s real, to play, to feel, and to shape experience into words.
It is my joy and privilege to hold women’s writing circles from that place and to witness the power and connection that emerge when we share our stories and listen deeply to one another. Whether you have written for years or are just beginning to wonder what might be there, I invite you to come take your place in the good circle at my table.
Send Liza a note.
There’s a place for you here. Whether you’re interested in a writing circle, one-on-one support, or an upcoming retreat, send Liza a note, and she’ll be in touch.
“I have never once left our one-on-one sessions together feeling anything but seen, inspired and confident about where I’m headed with my poems and personal narratives…”