Welcome to the Roethke Gift Shop! Please purchase your items here, and then pick them up at our booth during the Art & Garden Festival on June 11 at the Andersen Enrichment Center.
This gift shop will be available through the end of the event on Wednesday, June 11, at 3pm. If you do not pick your items up at the event, you may pick them up at the Roethke House in Saginaw. Email info@friendsofroethke.org to make arrangements.
Custom Roethke canvas utility pouch features a heavy-duty brass metal zipper, flat bottom (stands on its own!), and natural eco-friendly 100 % cotton fabric. With a quote from Theodore Roethke, “In a dark time, the eye begins to see,” from the poem, “In a Dark Time,” which appears in Collected Poems of Theodore Roethke.
Product details: 9"W x 4.5"H x 2.5"D. Premium grade 16 oz industrial canvas. 100% cotton. .14 lbs.
Please note that the cost of this item reflects not only the quality of the product and original design, but it also serves as a fundraiser for the Friends of Theodore Roethke Foundation, a 503(c) non-profit organization. All proceeds from sales in our online store go directly back into our organization to cover programming expenses, operational costs, and capital improvements. Thank you for helping to support our mission of preserving, protecting, and promoting the literary legacy of Theodore Roethke and of making his childhood home a literary destination that provides cultural and educational opportunities to our community.
Custom Roethke canvas tote bag features 2-sided printing, with a quote from Theodore Roethke, “Deep in their roots, all flowers seek the light.” This line is part of “The Stony Garden,” which is included in From the Notebooks of Theodore Roethke: Straw for the Fire, edited by David Wagoner. On the reverse side is the Friends of Roethke Foundation logo.
Product details: 15”W x 14”H x 3.5”D. Handles 20” x 1.25”. Premium grade 13 oz canvas tote with interior hanging pocket. 100% cotton. .6 lbs.
Please note that the cost of this item reflects not only the quality of the product and original design, but it also serves as a fundraiser for the Friends of Theodore Roethke Foundation, a 503(c) non-profit organization. All proceeds from sales in our online store go directly back into our organization to cover programming expenses, operational costs, and capital improvements. Thank you for helping to support our mission of preserving, protecting, and promoting the literary legacy of Theodore Roethke and of making his childhood home a literary destination that provides cultural and educational opportunities to our community.
Breathe new life into your thoughts and musings with this custom hardcover Roethke blank journal. Perfect for writing, sketches, journaling, or scrapbooking. The A5 size is small enough to drop into your Roethke tote bag and bring with you to your favorite writing locations. Hand-stamped with your choice of Roethke quote:
NEW: “I learn by going where I have to go,” from Roethke’s poem, “The Waking.”
NEW: “O my poor words, bear with me,” from Roethke’s journals, reprinted in Straw for the Fire.
“Wake the Happy Words,” the closing line from Roethke’s 1950 essay, “Last Class.”
“And I rejoiced in being what I was,” from Roethke’s poem, “The Rose,” which is part of the “North American Sequence” in The Far Field.
Available in four colors: Orange, purple, magenta, and green.
Select your quote and color after adding the journal to your cart.
Additional product details: 8.5 x 6 inches. 3 lbs. 120 Sheets/ 240 pages. 100gsm blank paper. Acid-free. Kraft hard cover. Because of the individual stamping process, products will vary slightly and natural imperfections may occur.
Please note that the cost of this item reflects not only the quality of the product and original design, but it also serves as a fundraiser for the Friends of Theodore Roethke Foundation, a 503(c) non-profit organization. All proceeds from sales in our online store go directly back into our organization to cover programming expenses, operational costs, and capital improvements. Thank you for helping to support our mission of preserving, protecting, and promoting the literary legacy of Theodore Roethke and of making his childhood home a literary destination that provides cultural and educational opportunities to our community.
Breathe new life into your thoughts and musings with this hand-stamped Roethke journal with lined paper. Perfectly portable, each journal features saddle-sewn binding, and 120 GSM paper for added durability. Comes with your choice of Roethke quote:
NEW: “I learn by going where I have to go,” from Roethke’s poem, “The Waking.”
NEW: “O my poor words, bear with me,” from Roethke’s journals, reprinted in Straw for the Fire.
“Wake the Happy Words,” the closing line from Roethke’s 1950 essay, “Last Class.”
“And I rejoiced in being what I was,” from Roethke’s poem, “The Rose,” which is part of the “North American Sequence” in The Far Field.
Available in four colors: Orange, purple, magenta, and green.
Select your quote and color after adding the book to your cart.
Additional product details: 4.4 x 8.2 inches. 120 gsm lined paper. Saddle sewn binding. 40 sheets/80 pages. Kraft 240 gsm paper cover. Because of the individual stamping process, products will vary slightly and natural imperfections may occur.
Please note that the cost of this item reflects not only the quality of the product and original design, but it also serves as a fundraiser for the Friends of Theodore Roethke Foundation, a 503(c) non-profit organization. All proceeds from sales in our online store go directly back into our organization to cover programming expenses, operational costs, and capital improvements. Thank you for helping to support our mission of preserving, protecting, and promoting the literary legacy of Theodore Roethke and of making his childhood home a literary destination that provides cultural and educational opportunities to our community.
Membership Benefits Include:
Exclusive access to on-demand content.
Invitation to yearly member meeting.
Early registration for limited space events.
Membership Benefits Include:
Exclusive access to on-demand content.
Invitation to yearly member meeting.
Early registration for limited space events.
Stay onsite for the retreat for a fully immersive writing experience. Each Montague room is uniquely furnished and includes a private bath. For complete room descriptions, visit https://montagueinn.com/rooms/
Price listed reflects the two night stay and breakfast on Saturday and Sunday. There are no additional fees or taxes. You are welcome to have a guest stay with you, but if they want to attend retreat events, they will need to purchase a retreat package. Extra tickets to the Saturday night dinner and poetry reading are $30 per person.
The hotel does have an elevator. If you have additional accessibility needs, please email us at info@friendsofroethke.org.
MEMBER RATE, $195 per person with code
Retreat Package Includes:
Friday night light dinner and meet-and-greet at the Roethke House
Roethke poetry discussion with Annie Ransford, Roethke Foundation founder
Three poetry workshops
Private writing time at the Montague Inn and at Theodore Roethke’s historic childhood home
Lunch and dinner on Saturday
Reading/performance featuring Anita Skeen and Cindy Hunter Morgan
Swag bag, including a commemorative glass water bottle One year membership to the Friend of Roethke Foundation
Optional breakfast at the Montague Inn Saturday & Sunday (additional charge paid at the hotel, per person, per day).
Featuring the quote “it is well to keep touch with chaos” -Theodore Roethke these tea towels will make a great addition to your home. The towels have a thick and tight weave that allows for heavy-duty cleaning or elegant and professional designing. You will notice that the unbleached cotton is super soft and gets softer with each wash.
Dimensions: 28 in x 29 in
Unbleached: Natural Beige color
98% Cotton, Pre-Washed, Lint Free
Made in the USA from Indian Fabric
Fabric: Heavy Weight
Thread Count: T130
Piece Processed (not perfectly uniform sizes: 1-2 inch variability)