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In-Person Retreat in the Catskills
October 23-28, 2023
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Some of us are published authors; some of us are just starting out. Some are old; some are young. All of us are writers – and we have stories to tell. We come together to share our work and receive thoughtful and respectful feedback; we are constantly amazed by our fellow writers as they share
We meet at Lifebridge Sanctuary, a magical, secluded, serene place in the midst of 95 pristine acres of forestland in the Catskills. A picture is worth a thousand words: a video is worth even more! Check out this video tour of the grounds, the buildings, the rooms; there’s no place like it! Join our online
I’m not big on groups. And I’m terrible at small talk. But I LOVED spending a weekend with WAW. (more…)
Women at Woodstock is more than an event, it’s a treasure. It’s powerful and empowering to be with women who love, want, share, think, do, care, motivate, inspire, hug, cry, write, read, and most importantly BE with and for each other. It’s worth being part of for any reason.
It was a phenomenal experience, hearing the stories of triumph, and seeing the many faces of success was so inspiring!
Lisa Levart said in her workshop, “Let the photographer see you.” I think we all let everyone see us that weekend, and it was amazing.
I’ve lived in my town of 200,000 people for over 30 years and have wonderful friends, yet I’ve not met anyone here quite like the women who have become my Woodstock friends. (more…)
Nobody is more amazed than I at my being actually able to write a novel. And it all came down as per the goal that you transcribed for me a couple of years ago on that big piece of presentation paper at Women at Woodstock: “Write one word, then wait for the next.” (more…)
I look at WAW as a group of wise women, women who have left behind the BS of false female competition. Instead we have learned to embrace each other by lifting each other up.
I met some of the most brilliant and loving women at WAW. We’ve kept in touch, inspired, supported and loved each other ever since.
The Founder of Women At Woodstock, Ann leads the Virtual Writer's Colony and Writer's Beehive, and facilitates the Mastermind Sessions and the Evening Readings at the in-person retreats.
Elizabeth Brundage is the author of several novels including The Vanishing Point, A Stranger Like You, and All Things Cease to Appear, which was the basis for the Netflix film "Things Heard and Seen."
Susan Hodara's memoirs are published in anthologies and literary journals. She is a co-author of Still Here Thinking Of You: A Second Chance With Our Mothers.
We're so excited that Clifford Mae Henderson will be leading our year-long virtual writer's group: The Writer's Craft Workshop 2022!
Crystal Cobert Giddens is a Certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, National Esthetic Educator, NYS Licensed Esthetician, Certified Oncology Esthetician, and award-winning author of the book, HealTHY Self Beauty.
You don’t have to be immersed in the magical world of tarot and oracle cards to use them to boost your creativity. With this workshop, you will get an introduction to using Oracle cards to help you get out of your comfort zone, and enabling latent connections to blossom and come to life.
I do not want to write this email. I do not. I’ve put it off for nearly a year. It’s just too sad. Too wrong. Too unfair. I’ll just remember: I remember when I first met Mary Ellen. She came to Women At Woodstock for the first time back in 2013. I remember her strong presence; a mix of confidence and quiet. And I remember her vulnerability.
At the Women At Woodstock Writers Retreat, we welcome women bloggers, memoirists, fiction writers, poets, and nonfiction writers of all levels and any age. Our content-rich retreat offers two tracks: Track 1 – The Writers Colony, and Track 2 – The Workshop Intensive. You have your choice of either track at the retreat – it’s
From the talented designers and crafters in Saratoga Springs and surrounding communities of the Catskills, Crystal Cobert of Faces of Saratoga brings an eclectic collection of gorgeous unique, handcrafted necklaces, bracelets, earrings, and rings for your perusal
Selina Maitreya, a Practical Spirituality teacher, is offering Women of Woodstock participants an opportunity to receive one-on-one guidance from her and the Master of The Oneness guides that speak during her teachings.
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