Danielle Coffyn
Poet
Writer
Educator
Books & Poetry Prints
Retreats & Generative Writing Circles
May 15 - 20, 2027
Experience the magic of and mystical beauty of Scotland’s most iconic island! Journeying from Inverness, we’ll explore the Isle of Skye over 6 days, staying at a charming family owned lodge where we can decompress and reflect on each day’s adventures while enjoying hearty home-cooked Scottish fare. Our hikes will lead us through breathtaking landscapes, taking in the island’s rocky sloping peninsulas from various perspectives. This is the coastal Scotland of your dreams, where misty mountains frame brightly colored fishing villages, forming a perfect backdrop for creative pursuits.
I believe poetry is medicine—a way to tend to the ache and awe of being human. In these intimate, 90-minute monthly writing circles, we gather live (never recorded) to explore three poems by a featured poet. Together, we read slowly, feel deeply, and uncover the ways their words echo in our own lives. These sessions are a gentle invitation to reconnect—with ourselves, with each other, and with the healing power of language.
Custom Writing Circles
Whether you're seeking deeper connection among friends, colleagues, or family, I’ll guide your group through a thoughtfully curated experience that uses poetry and writing as powerful tools for reflection, vulnerability, and authentic connection. Let’s create a space where stories are shared, voices are honored, and community grows stronger—one word at a time.
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About Me
Hi, I’m Danielle—poet, educator, and facilitator of spaces where writing becomes a bridge back to ourselves and each other. I’m the author of If Adam Picked the Apple (North Meridian Review, 2024) and a Pushcart Prize recipient, with poems published in LitBop, North Meridian Review, Anti-Heroin Chic, and more.
With a BA in English and years of experience in the classroom and beyond, I’ve led writing workshops and retreats for people of all ages and backgrounds. Whether in schools, corporate spaces, or out on the trail, my facilitation style invites honesty, curiosity, and community. I believe poetry forces us to slow down, to examine what we so often keep hidden—even from ourselves. It’s not just art—it’s a mirror, a balm, and a reckoning.
I’ve co-led Nature & Nurture Hiking and Writing retreats in the Smoky Mountains and on the Oregon Coast, and I continue to design custom writing experiences for individuals, groups, and organizations. I live in St. Louis, Missouri with my son and our sweet pup, and I’m currently working on my second poetry collection.
You can read more of my longer-form work over on Substack at The Understory.
Let’s Work Together
Interested in working together? Send me a message, and I will be in touch shortly. I can’t wait to hear from you!