Come as you are... Be who you want to be.
Like-minded women from all over the United States come to find the group of friends they've always longed for; smart, supportive, open-minded, kind, reaching for all that life has to offer, determined to pursue their dreams.
Most of all, these women believe in themselves, and they are are ready to believe in you.
They come for a variety of reasons, but common to all is a desire for community, an openness to learn from one another, and a longing for real connections that will endure and provide inspiration and support long after our time together in the woods in Woodstock.
To find a new tribe
Like-minded women 50 or so or over, who want to learn and share with one another
To learn new stuff
Healthy lifestyle, tech, movement, nutrition, goal-setting, entrepreneurship, and more!
To write among writers
To learn from seasoned writing coaches and immerse themselves in a writing community.
To change your life
To learn. Try new things. Write that book. Make new friends. BE who you want to BE.
from those who've been...
Founder Ann Voorhees Baker explains...
Feels Like Woodstock
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to make you remember, allow you to dream, take you back to the people you once knew,
face your true self, give you hope for the future, and inspire you to do greater things.
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My First Published Fiction – Out Next May
I worked up the courage to read a short piece of my fiction at the 2-minute open mic at the Mendocino Coast Writers Conference last month. I stood up in front of 150 people, all strangers, and read something I wrote that I hoped would paint a real scene in the minds of the listeners and[…]
I’ve Been Promoted: I’m Now a Featured Contributor on Sixty and Me!
Well, a pat on the back for me today. I’ve been writing pretty regularly for Sixty and Me, a giant and respected website for women 60 or so and up, and today I received a “Congratulations!” letter from Margaret Manning, Sixty and Me’s founder and publisher. She said: Dear Ann – Congratulations! I talked with the[…]
Looking Back – This is What Janet Told Me
I wrote to one of my oldest friends from Women At Woodstock, Janet Riccobono. I said I missed her, as she had to skip Women At Woodstock last year, so it’s been nearly two years since we’ve seen each other. I still remember Janet spending a day with me here in Redondo Beach a few[…]
Writing For a Mental Breakthrough
I’ve heard from more than one woman writer that when she started writing a memoir or a novel with one idea in mind – one motivating emotion or important event to share, she found that over the course of writing her story, what she thought she thought about the people or the events in her[…]
Please Help – Be a Woodstock Woman – and Wear It Proud
I’ve received one too many requests from women who want, who need, who deserve–who could really, really benefit from attending Women At Woodstock, but who simply cannot afford it. I feel so sad when they ask, “Do you have a scholarship fund? Is there any way I could apply for assistance to attend?” and I[…]
Crystal Cobert – Aging Beautifully Workshop & Private Skin Treatment Sessions
Crystal Cobert Giddens is a multifaceted professional who is a Certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, National Esthetic Educator, NYS Licensed Esthetician, Certified Oncology Esthetician, Certified Reflexologist, Certified Laser Specialist and award-winning author of the book, HealTHY Self Beauty. She is a wellness curator who specializes in the holistic approach of decoding the underlying causes of skin sensitivities, accelerated skin[…]
Aging Beautifully – Vanity or Vitality?
We’re of course well aware of the media pressure and product advertising that stresses “anti-aging,” with claims of products that will erase your wrinkles, take years off your age, fill in your crow’s feet, and so on. And we know it’s pretty much baloney. Plus, it’s all in all a very negative message: “Shame on[…]
Turning Point: How Intuition Can Guide You Through Life Transitions
By Angela Kaufman How do you know what choices to make when faced with the opportunity to embark on a new path? You can read blogs and articles by experts….but what if their advice is really not right for you? You could seek the guidance of elders in your family or community….but their answers may[…]
VoyageLA Magazine Features Ann Voorhees Baker
I’m very pleased to announce that VoyageLA Magazine has published a feature article on me, and of course it’s mostly about Women At Woodstock. If you’re wondering why the heck I would be featured in a Los Angeles magazine when Women At Woodstock is held in upstate New York, the answer is: I actually live in[…]
What I Experienced At the Mendocino Coast Writers Conference – And Something About Cows
I just returned from the Mendocino Coast Writers Conference, and I confess I attended for two distinct purposes: #1: to get feedback on my writing, meet other writers, and learn about the world of publishing, and #2: to run something of a reconnaissance mission: How does this conference compare to the Women At Woodstock Writers[…]