Inanna was renamed Ishtar following the Akkadian conquest of Sumer. She is depicted. here flanked by owls and lions.

Goddess Workshop Series 2026

Women, Power & Civilization

Through the Lens of Goddess Traditions

An exploration of how cultures imagine women.

Who was the first Queen of Heaven?

Before Mary carried that title, it belonged to Inanna of ancient Sumer. Join philosopher and storyteller Jen Taylor for an exploration of one of humanity's oldest recorded goddesses through mythology, archaeology, iconography, discussion, circus yoga, tea and bread at The Sanctuary.

Jen Taylor has spent more than three decades exploring the intersection of mythology, philosophy, ecology, feminism and spirituality. With a Master's degree in Philosophy and Religion, she combines rigorous scholarship with storytelling, embodiment practices and community ritual. Her Goddess Series at The Sanctuary invites participants into a living conversation between ancient wisdom and modern life.

Goddess Sundays at The Sanctuary

3:00 pm: Tea & Arrival

3:15 pm: Goddess Lecture

4:00 pm: Circus Yoga Embodiment (20 minutes)

4:30 pm: Discussion Circle, Soup, Bread, Tea

5:00 pm: Closing

This is the fifth in a series of workshops geared for those wishing to ground personal spiritual exploration and practice with ancient archetypes, or nerds with a penchant for ancient history with a little Xena sprinkled in.

Tuition:

Level I: $90 per single workshop / $420 (six-class series)

Level II: $60 per single workshop / $360 (six-class series)

Level III: Scholarship (let us know what you can afford)

Level IV: Volunteer / The Sanctuary Forest Project

(The higher pricing goes to support sustainability projects on the land trust and community programs.)

The last workshop was full, reserve your space soon.

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