A journaling event to get you grounded and prepared to grow in 2026!

Rooted to Rise: A Pen Alchemy Journaling Event

with Lauren Evans

January 17 • Plant Chica • Leimert Park, Los Angeles

Start your year with intention, grounding, and creative renewal inside one of Leimert Park’s most beloved community sanctuaries: Plant Chica.

Join Lauren Evans, singer-songwriter, author, and creator of Pen Alchemy, for an immersive evening designed to anchor you deep within yourself, so that you can conquer the year ahead. Learn more about Lauren, here.

This is your moment to pause, breathe, root in, and rise.

✨ What to Expect ✨

1. Sound bowls and meditation
2. Guided journaling and reflection
3. Poetry and shared presence
4. A Reset Ritual by Plant Chica
5. A calm, welcoming community

Guided Meditation + Sound Healing

Settle into the space with a deeply restorative meditation and sound bowl experience led by Taelor Mason of Oh Soul Well. Taelor is a poet, author, creative, and wellness guide. Her voice and presence will gently open the room, soften your spirit, and prepare you for intentional reflection.

Pen Alchemy Journaling Session

Lauren will guide you through powerful writing prompts designed to help you:

1. Reflect on the past year, your wins, struggles and desires
2. Release what you’ve outgrown
3. Listen to your inner wisdom
4. Set intentions rooted in truth, clarity, and courage

Poetry + Spoken Word by Arielle Estoria

Experience original pieces crafted to remind you of your worth, your voice, and your ability to rise. Arielle’s poetry is soul work — the kind that settles into your chest and blooms there. Learn more about Arielle, here.

Plant Repotting Ceremony

Because rooting is both symbolic and practical, enjoy a hands-on repotting moment hosted by Plant Chica. Learn how to care for your plant, speak life into it, and use it as a living reminder of your intentions.

You’ll leave with:

1. A Pen Alchemy Journal
2. A repotted plant
3. A written affirmation
4. A renewed sense of grounding

Who This Experience Is For

This gathering is designed for people who enjoy:

✨ Wellness & self-healing

✨ Journaling + reflective writing

✨ Community spaces that feel safe and sacred

✨ Poetry, music, storytelling

✨ Plants, nature, and grounding rituals

✨ Beginning the year with clarity and purpose

Whether you’re a writer, an artist, a parent, a leader, or someone simply craving a soft place to land, this space is for you.

What to bring?

Just bring yourself, a mat, and your thoughts! We can't wait to see you.