# Event Details - **Event Name**: Finding Your Way: The Tao, Meditation, and Poetry at Wisdom House - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 10 Jan, 2026 at 09:30 am – Sat, 10 Jan, 2026 at 03:00 pm - **Event Description**: Buddhist priest Brian Vaugh of Naugatauck and Woodbury poet Sandy Carlson will lead you on a journey inward with the Tao and poetry.About this EventBuddhist priest Brian Vaugh of Naugatauck and Woodbury poet laureate emerita Sandy Carlson will lead participants on an inward journey through guided meditations, reflection and discussion of passages from the Tao Te Ching, and a writing workshop. Participants will be invited to find their way by engaging the imagery of the Tao in their poetic expression. Visit wisdomhouse.org to register.We’re honored to offer scholarship opportunities to programs and retreats, creating opportunities for everyone. Please call (860) 567-3163 to find out more.The health and safety of our guests and staff are of paramount importance to us. We follow the COVID-19 guidelines provided by the State of Connecticut and the CDC. If Wisdom House is forced to close to comply with the guidelines issued by the State of Connecticut or the CDC, we will return all funds received to date.Brian Vaugh is an ordained Buddhist monk in the Zen Tradition since 2000. He has studied various religionsstarting with his time in a Catholic monastic seminary . He has been a Hospice chaplain and a Pr*son chaplain. He says being a hospital chaplain was his most rewarding ministry. Brian is a fan and admirer of Wayne Dyer and his Wisdom of the Tao, and finds even more wisdom from his bunch of grandchildren. He offers "the Tao is like putting on a pair of glasses that improve your vision and your attitude."Sandy Carlson is a poet and a public school teacher living in Southbury, Connecticut. Poet laureate emerita of Woodbury, Sandy has published several collections of poetry, most recently a sonnet collection titled Finding Home. She enjoys connecting people through poetry and leads the Orenaug Mountain Poetry Group in Woodbury. Find out more about Sandy and her work at sandycarlson.net https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/b36f6140-cf5b-11f0-9ef1-edd14f9595b8-rimg-w592-h740-dc7c985a-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/litchfield/finding-your-way-the-tao-meditation-and-poetry-at-wisdom-house/100001975882254011 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, health-wellness, meditation, nonprofit, workshops - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Litchfield - **state**: CT - **country**: United States - **location**: Wisdom House Retreat & Conference Center - **lat**: 41.7583778 - **long**: -73.1512951 - **full address**: Wisdom House Retreat & Conference Center, 229 East Litchfield Road, Litchfield, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Finding Your Way: The Tao, Meditation, and Poetry at Wisdom House - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/feb3f626cc0c0f105f9676a0d0fabaad6632bef25ba7f87f217c15ae489b0c76-rimg-w1080-h1350-dc7c9d57-gmir.jpg?v=1764665328 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Finding Your Way: The Tao, Meditation, and Poetry at Wisdom House being held? - **A:** Finding Your Way: The Tao, Meditation, and Poetry at Wisdom House takes place on Sat, 10 Jan, 2026 at 09:30 am to Sat, 10 Jan, 2026 at 03:00 pm at Wisdom House Retreat & Conference Center, 229 East Litchfield Road, Litchfield, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Finding Your Way: The Tao, Meditation, and Poetry at Wisdom House? - **A:** Finding Your Way: The Tao, Meditation, and Poetry at Wisdom House is organized by Sandy Carlson. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Finding Your Way: The Tao, Meditation, and Poetry at Wisdom House is ideal for learners, working professionals, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Litchfield, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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