The Artist's Studio at the Farm at South Mountain
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Diane Saunders- Director of Programs
Diane has a background in Program Direction, Youth and Family Ministry, Spirituality and
five children as her greatest inspirations. She is currently working to gather some of the rich
resources of our community in creativity and spirituality and weaving them together in to
a varied program offering at The Artist's Studio at The Farm.
Diane Saunders has always found a well of renewal and inspiration through connecting
with the contemplative spiritual tradition. As a young adult, she discovered a true friend in
silence, and as a young mother with a very active family, she found strength and resilience
in solitude. Through Spiritual Direction – the art of holy listening – Diane responds to the
call of adventure toward a rich interior life. Through small group explorations in The Artist’
s Way, she works with others in mining their rich inner resources and discovering the
freedom and joy found in sharing them with others. Diane has a Bachelors of Science from
Arizona State University in Therapeutic Recreation. She has earned certificates in Ministry
from The Channel Ministry Training Program in Seattle and in Spiritual Direction through
the Arizona Ecumenical Institute for Spiritual Directors. Currently she is working on a
Masters in Education and Theology at Boston College with an emphasis in Total
Community Catechesis. Diane feels most at home in her hiking boots, garden, on retreat
and at her family table sharing a meal and conversation with her husband Kevin and their
five inspiring children.
Contact:
email: flo678@gmail.com
6106 South 32nd Street
Phoenix, Arizona 85042