The Clearing with Katherine May
Katherine May
Topics: Books
Where would you go to rest and retreat, in good times and bad? Katherine May, author of Wintering and Enchantment, asks her guests to share their idea of a perfect sanctuary. Drawing on memory, inspiration and imagination, she explores the things we seek out when we need to restore our joy, hope and energy. It begins with a forest clearing. What will we find there? A log cabin or a grand hotel? What cherished object or talisman would you bring? And what single work of art, be it a book, record, film or something else, would provide you with enough sustenance to see you through the darkness and remind you of the good times? In a series of frank, thoughtful and deeply personal...
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The Clearing with Katherine May is No. 95 in Arts on Apple Podcasts in the US today. The latest episode came out on October 20, 2026. A new episode comes out about once a week.
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