Welcome to Castalian Springs!

In the navel of the ancient world, between the towering Phaidriades at the foot of Mount Parnassus and before the Sacred Way leading to the sanctuary of Apollo, is a spring sacred to the muses. It is a place that has been graced by Milton, celebrated by Byron, and revered by Hesiod. To sip from its waters is to drive the fire and fury of poetry into one's soul.

Here then, you will find poems, images, and other inspirations celebrating the brilliance and beauty of everyday life. Stop and take a moment to enjoy the words, thoughts, and moments gathered here, where there is poetry in being, simply waiting to be discovered.

A note from the author:
This site is optimized for viewing on a Mac, with IE 5.0+ or Safari. Javascript must be enabled to properly view and navigate this site. The collection of poems presented here are the original work of the members of Castalian Springs. Permission is granted to repost, print, or distribute for personal use only. Other use requires prior permission from the authors. Some photography on this site is copyrighted. Please inquire before reposting. Thank you for visiting!