The Artist's Studio
at the Farm at South Mountain
Renie Reilly advocates a contemplative lifestyle, finding
solace in the still, quiet spaces.  

She keeps a heart for the written word, especially poetry.  
She enjoys connecting with the earth through gardening, and
finding peace and presence in the wonder of the natural
world.  Her passions extend to capturing the pauses of life in
the click of the camera.

Renie lives in Mesa, Arizona with her husband and two
dogs. She is also mother to an adult daughter.
for the sod of your soul grows fertile here

Wander over widening thresholds
Breathe deep the incense of healing
Stop… Rest… Relax…
Listen

Let the land whisper in your heart
and till the fallow of your spirit
digging deep into your wilderness
Let the humus of its grace awaken
the dormant seed that has waited
the long season
Notice

Wonder is bountiful in the wasteland
and waiting the worth
Behold and contemplate the mystery
and hold for a while time that stands still
a glimpse of the eternal
bestowed on the gazer
an offering beyond
what your ordinary life contains
It is in your nature to be here
Nurture your soul
Take one step closer to restoring a weary
world

Grace grows abundant in this place
and wonder awaits your attention
Do not hesitate to respond to its wish for you
Attune your senses to the elements
and let their essence nourish you
In the soft tread of your stride
earth holds your imprint and notices
you were here
It will remember
when you’ve trod your last step

~Renie Reilly