Summertime Walk at Catwalk, visitors will discover gracious lawns shaded by majestic trees during a guided stroll through the estate’s carefully cultivated landscape. The event will include a reading, an informal writing workshop, and refreshments.
A multiple-term resident at Catwalk, Jean Zimmerman explores the estate’s natural history in her forthcoming memoir, Of Heartwood and Woundwood: An Unlikely Arborist’s Path to Courage and Joy (Broadleaf, Fall 2026). Over a decades-long career, Zimmerman has authored critically acclaimed fiction and nonfiction and, as a Certified Arborist, has advised municipalities on preserving the health and longevity of their trees.
Due to the loss of her vocal abilities from ALS, Jean will present the Summertime Walk using AI voice-clone technology.
2:00 pm, Saturday, June 27, 2026 Location: Catwalk Institute
Reserve your spot: jcz@ix.netcom.com
This event is presented in conjunction with fellow Catwalk resident Sari Nordman’s interactive installation, Anxiety Cradle, which opens at 1:00 PM. Visitors are encouraged to participate in Sari’s installation before the walk and return afterward for continued reflection and engagement, creating an afternoon of interconnected artistic experiences.
