Join us for an evening with Sara Litchfield—writer, editor, photographer, and all-round creative force—hosted by Rewild You podcast creator Hannah Rae.

The first Fireside Session was a great success (sold out!!) so we’re doing it again with another brilliant and inspiring guest.

If you love meaningful stories, big questions, and getting to know others in your community, this evening is for you.

About Sara

After growing up in a concrete jungle in the UK and studying Theology at the University of Cambridge, Sara found herself on a well-trodden path towards a career in the city, working in Finance for one of the Big Four accountancy firms in London.

Leaving this behind to embrace a life of art and adventure, she moved to Aotearoa New Zealand in 2012 and became a writer, editor, and photographer, making a home in Te Anau in 2017 and discovering the joy to be found in the world’s wild places.

Some highlights from her creative and life adventures include:

Completing a Master’s in Creative Writing at the University of Cambridge with a focus on eco-literature and nature writing across genres, while working as a book editor and then nature guide in Fiordland.
Being shortlisted for the Sargeson Prize and Oxford Flash Fiction Prize.
Receiving a place on the NZSA Te Puni Kaituhi O Aotearoa Mentorship Programme to work on her fiction with acclaimed author Catherine Chidgey.
Publication in a range of anthologies, newspapers, magazines, and journals, including Newsroom, The Cambridge Review of Books, and 1964 Mountain Culture Journal.
A thirteen-year career ghostwriting and editing books for authors and publishers across the globe, including the likes of Penguin Random House UK.
Involvement in reading and writing events, in association with the Fiordland Creative Writing Collective, the Queenstown Writers Festival, and the New Zealand Society of Authors.

Having recently submitted her Master’s thesis, Sara has swapped screen time for more scenic pursuits and is now working as a nature guide, on a quest to land a publisher for her latest novel, set in Fiordland, while getting outdoors here as much as she can.

What to Expect

Sara is a multi-talented livewire of energy and creativity. Together, we’ll explore:

The route from a more traditional pathway and familiar places to a career and home embracing uncertainty and adventure.
Prioritising creativity, and getting words on the page, no matter your background or occupation.
Finding inspiration in nature and the ways wild landscapes nurture creativity, wellbeing, and resilience.
The ‘Instagram versus reality’ of seeking to adventure in Big Nature, facing our fears, expanding our comfort zone, and acknowledging our abilities as well as our ambitions in the outdoors.

You’re part of the conversation too.
When you register, you’ll have the opportunity to submit your question for Sara ahead of time. We’ll also open the floor for a relaxed live Q&A at the end—no question too small, too silly, or too out there.

Event Details

Date: Tuesday 9 September 2025
Doors open: 6:30 pm
Conversation begins: 7:00 pm
Location: Lakefront Cafe, 92 Te Anau Terrace, Te Anau

Hot drinks and snacks available for purchase.

We look forward to seeing you there for an evening of wholesome conversation, inspiration and connection.

To get a taste of these kinds of conversations, tune into the Rewild You podcast on your favourite podcast platform.