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Experience culture like never before.
Join us in building a better understanding of cultures around the world through oral narrative and the arts.
Gather Round
Our mission is provide experiences through the ancient traditions of oral narrative and the arts to build cultural sustainability, connections, and empathy.
2026
Stone Soup Storytelling Institute Annual Storytelling Festival Woodruff, SC
The Stone Soup Storytelling Institute's Annual Storytelling Festival is coming up next weekend!! This small but outstanding event has been going on since 1989 and brings people not only from Spartanburg County, but from all over the world for a weekend of incredible telling. It not only features world-renowned tellers, but also featured selected New Voices who are launching their careers in the arts. This local treasure truly has something for everyone.
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New Voices
New Voices celebrates the next generation of storytellers. Each year, we invite emerging artists to take the stage at the Stone Soup Storytelling Festival in Woodruff, South Carolina — sharing their voices, honing their craft, and joining a legacy that spans decades.
Through mentorship, performance opportunities, and professional development, New Voices helps storytellers grow in confidence, skill, and community ensuring that the timeless art of storytelling continues to thrive.
MUSE
Muse serves as the heart of Stone Soup Storytelling Institute — a welcoming space dedicated to creativity, connection, and community. Generously purchased to host storytelling events, workshops, and gatherings, Muse provides an inspiring setting for meetings, performances, and artistic expression. Alongside its role as a venue for spoken word and cultural exchange, Muse also features an art gallery that celebrates the diverse voices and visions of local and regional artists.
Never doubt that a group of thoughtful, committed STORYTELLERS can change the world; indeed, it’s what will!
- Karyn Page-Davies