The space between stories is a sacred space
October 10th- October 25th, 2026
Are you ready for a new story? Is something calling or whispering to you from within about new possibilities?
Attending to what bubbles up and holding space for change is an inner process. Soul work in the imaginal realm.
Work in the depths of story and self.
Step Into the Fairy Glen is a guided experience through a powerful story that will catalyze your inner process. Along the way, you'll learn what it means to live the symbolic life and how this is done through ritual and story.
“Who looks outside, dreams; who looks inside, awakes." C.G. Jung
Who is it for? And what might you gain?
Is Step Into the Fairy Glen right for you?
This is the important question, right?
Step Into the Fairy Glen is rooted in story. The process is beautifully simple and also powerful, complex, and potentially transformative.
Does something rise up in you when you read those words? This might be your time to make the journey.
Step Into the Fairy Glen is designed for:
the person who feels the urge to make a change, begin a new project, or simply grow
the person who's been contemplating a big and exciting move but just can't seem to do it
the person with questions and curiosity about their inner life
the person who needs to refresh their spirit through connection to the inner life
coaches, healers, and teachers who use story and want a valuable personal experience and great tools for their practice
The nuts and bolts
Work with a story is an effective way to begin or deepen your symbolic life. I'll guide through a marvelous Celtic and help you find the meaning it holds for you through a series of daily prompts. Your process is private and yet the group will move together, with opportunities to post comments, learn from each other, and share the experience.
Step Into the Fairy Glen will unfold with the movement of the moon from new to full. We'll begin on Saturday October 10th (new moon) and end Sunday October 25th (full moon).
On the new moon, you will meet the story. For the following 10 days, you'll receive a daily prompt to take you into the story and teach you simple tools of story work. During the final four days, I'll send daily prompts to guide you in the creation of a closing ritual to utilize with the full moon.
All of the prompts and other materials will be available here on podia as we journey together. (Everything is downloadable too, if you're going to be unplugged at some point or want to refer to any part of the course again).
Why Step Into the Fairy Glen?
Learn how to tap into your inner knowing
Negotiate difficulties in a new way
Develop a fuller relationship with yourself and your symbolic life, soul, and personal truth
Acquire tools that you can re-use to expand your own inner work---psychological, spiritual, or creative
Find value, beauty, and sacred purpose in your current situation
I'm available via email to answer questions and offer suggestions, for the duration of the course. I'll also hold office hours (via zoom) halfway through the course. And if you want even more personal support, you can book a 60 minute, one-on-one zoom session with me.
What people say about Step Into the Fairy Glen
"Dr. Catherine Svehla creates the most thought provoking, human, deeply soulful space to excavate narratives and emotions that have been programmed into us for as long as we can remember. Being able to move through her programs is a true gift to my future self and those around me. It's impossible to "go back to normal" after the deep connections and explorations that are made through being brave and stepping into the Fairy Glen."
"Dr. Svehla is a master mythologist and facilitator. Her Step Into the Fairy Glen journey helped me reconnect with the sacred mystery in daily life, deepened my relationship with the moon and her cycles, and provided a powerful roadmap for engaging more deeply with stories and personal experiences. It also inspired new ways to integrate these insights into my broader work in the world."
"Though I am no stranger to the symbolic life, guided daily practice, joined by others following the same process, amplifies and magnifies my experience manyfold. After our time together in the Fairy Glen, I feel nourished and renewed. My vision is clearer, my creativity enhanced, and trust in Story – and my own hidden depths – is reaffirmed."
“I loved every minute of this beautiful course! Although I’m well acquainted with the symbolic life, I’m so glad I decided to take this course, because I’ve taken so much from the experience that is totally new and really inspiring. I love the insightful and soulful nature of the material. The clear and reflective way Catherine approaches the subject of mystery makes this course something you really can get teeth into, and apply directly to life."
Nope. Everything you need to participate and get value from the experience is provided. Step Into the Fairy Glen is a great introduction for folks new to work with story AND a wonderful energizer for the more experienced.
Ideally, you have an hour to listen and work with the story on our first day when the course launches. After that, 15 minutes a day will be enough.
As the process builds you'll have things to ponder during your day or in your dreams:). You don't need big blocks of time to watch or listen to course material.
It's best to stay in the daily practice in rhythm with the moon and the group but a day or two delay or absence can be absorbed by the dynamics of the experience.
If you already have lots of schedule conflicts during this timeframe then maybe this isn't your moment to step in. Or you want to clear some space.
Email Catherine if you're still not sure. I'm happy to help you sort it out.
I'm in the process every day during our journey, reading and responding to posted comments and questions, and communicating privately with folks via email.
I have "office hours" via zoom midway through the journey. These are an opportunity to meet me online to ask questions.
You also have the option to book a 1:1 session with me at any point during the course. Details and scheduling link are part of the materials shared with you.
Yes! Catherine is always available via email to offer info or suggestions in response to specific questions.
And if you need something more encompassing or want to else more deeply into your experience, you can book a 1:1 session with Catherine at any time during the journey.
These private sessions are 60 minutes on zoom for $150. Details and scheduling links are provided.
What people say about Step Into the Fairy Glen
"I've taken the Fairy Glen course before and each time The Man Without a Story has offered new revelations and more opportunities to honor and become more conscious of my inner life. Just making the commitment to do it was important for me and I'm so glad I did. I recommend embarking on this journey with Catherine to all who are interested in moving beyond their quotidian routines toward a fuller, more conscious life."
"From my first Story Oracle session with Catherine, to her wonderful Myth Matters podcast to this profound and timely experience in the Fairy Glen, I have been so grateful to be connected to the threads of her wisdom and the soothing power of her voice (literally and figuratively.) Her "Story work" gift has helped facilitate many of the recent changes in my life and I am comforted in knowing that I can come home to myself via this wonderful practice time and again."
"If you feel that sense of longing for something you are not even able to vocalise, or feel stuck or at a crossroads in your life - I encourage you to step into the Fairy Glen. It brings you to some other dimension of connection where answers are felt, not prescribed, and where strength and clarity is found. I've done it twice and both times it was magical."
"Step Into the Fairy Glen, was a rich and deep experience. I entered the fairy glen with grace, thanks to Catherine's wisdom and guidance. A true gift to myself."
"This was a wonderful workshop that help me gain personal perspective and grounding during a difficult time. It also was a bit of a boon in some artistic endeavors that were languishing in self- doubt. I suspect this won't be my last visit to the Fairy Glen."