Tea and Poetry in the Rose Garden
Tea and Poetry in the Rose Garden
Join us for an afternoon of poetry and tea in the Rose Styron Garden, opened by poet and activist Rose Styron.
Rose will share her work in the garden that bears her name, joined by members of the Cleaveland House Poets, one of the Island’s longest-running poetry circles. Since 1963, they have gathered regularly in West Tisbury, sustaining a vibrant, ongoing creative community.
Settle in for a welcoming afternoon of readings and conversation, where each voice reflects a deep connection to place and experience.
This event is free and donations are gratefully accepted.
Participating poets:
ELLIE BATES: In addition to the CHP Anthologies, my work has appeared in the MV Poets’ Collective, International Women’s Writing Guild: Write Forward and other publications. My chapbook, Seasonal Wonderings was published in 2022. In 2025, received the Gordon Goodwin Maritime poetry award.
TUNI DEIGNAN: Antonia (Tuni) Deignan authored “Underwater Daughter: A Memoir of Survival and Healing” which was awarded the Gold and First Place medal in Chanticleer International and the IPPY competition. She is the mama of five children.
LEROY HAZELTON: Has been an English teacher for many years, a DNA researcher, a painter of old wooden game boards and a volunteer at Chicken Alley.
FRANCESCA KELLY: Francesca follows in the hoofsteps of a long line of Hussars and writers/poets on the patrilineal line. Her artistic creativity has a deep resonance with horses featuring prominently from the mother line. Her poetry knows no borders.
CHRIS LEGGE: A lover of light and shadow. Long time member of Cleaveland House Poets. Stories of metaphor and hope.
FAN OGILVIE: Fan has published four books of poetry and two chapbooks. She facilitates the CHP workshop, now in its 63rd year. A new book of her poems is due out later this Spring.
SUSAN PUCIUL: Poetry begins when we realize we possess nothing. -John Cage
ELLEN MARTIN STORY: After retiring from a career as a Human Resource administrator, Ellen dusted off her poetic soul, moved permanently to Martha’s Vineyard and joined its poetic community. Corner Pocket Poems, her debut collection, was published in 2025. She lives with her husband, Melvin, in Oak Bluffs.
DETAILS
| Date | June 7, 2026 |
|---|---|
| From | 4:00 pm |
| To | 5:00 pm |
| Type | Free |
| Venue | Martha’s Vineyard Museum |