Fri, Jun 11 - 13, 2010 Knitter's Preseason Weekend Originally established as gourmet knitting weekends, these very popular gatherings will continue under the organization and cooking efforts of the Wiawaka staff--so we’ve changed the name. Nonetheless, the great setting, the fun craft, and the shared good company will remain the same. Furthermore, your attendance supports this historic Lake George property and its efforts on behalf of all women. Contact us if you want to be part of the retreat, and spread the word to your friends. Also, the Wiawaka staff is in need of 1 volunteer to welcome knitters and to be available throughout the weekend for guest needs—let us know if you would like to be that person. Meals will be provided by Wiawaka, and include Friday dinner, Saturday brunch, Saturday dinner, and Sunday brunch. Register with Wiawaka’s registrar, Gretchen, at 1-877-468-8128 or registrar@wiawaka.org. Cost is $220 per person. This weekend requires a minimum of 20 people. Both double rooms and singles are available, so let us know if you can share with someone (same price for each person as a single room) in order for us to accommodate more participants. Cost: $220 Wed, Jun 23, 2010 Writing with Bernice Mennis (2:00 PM - 4:00 PM) Fuller House porch Writing is a wonderful way to slow down and pay attention. In this workshop, we will begin with a short elements’ meditation. We will then practice the art of observation, of looking closely, beginning with descriptive details and then allowing our mind to travel wherever it wishes to go: to images, to memory, to story. . . Wed, Jun 23, 2010 More Writing with Bernice Mennice (7:30 PM - 9:00 PM) Fuller House Sometimes a poem and sometimes a single word will allow us to travel within, will open a door to a place both known and unknown. In this workshop, we will use a few poems, or lines, or beginnings to start the journey. Mon, Jun 28 - Mon, Jul 5, 2010 A Week of Wildflower Walks Meet at Fuller House Diane Collins, wildflower enthusiast and photographer,will be at Wiawaka from June 28 - July 5 leading 2 relaxed wildflower walks each day...... Wed, Jun 30, 2010 Rejuvenation Wednesdays (9:30 AM - 11:30 AM) House of Trix Enjoy back to back classes; Pilates at 9:30 with Kathy Porcell followed by Yoga with Chris Dixon at 10:30. Renew, refresh and restore your mind, body and spirit. Please wear loose, comfortable clothing and bring your own mat. All levels welcome. Fri, Jul 2, 2010 Yoga Happy Hour (4:00 PM - 5:00 PM) House of Trix Leave the week behind and open your mind, body and soul for the weekend. Class style may vary depending on participants, all levels welcome. Please bring your own mat. Class led by Chris Dixon. Tue, Jul 6, 2010 The Power of Sound (3:00 PM - 5:00 PM) House of Trix Come explore energy balancing techniques to promote emotional and physical wellbeing. A variety of techniques and supportive studies will be discussed as well as demonstrated, including the use of tuning forks, toning, affirmations, color, quantum touch, accupressure, EFT(Meridian Tapping) and Donna Eden's 5 minute energy routine and muscle testing. Handouts will be provided.*** Margie has received level ll training with SomaEnergetics(Tuning Forks), Quantum Touch and Reiki and keeps abreast of other modalities as well. Wed, Jul 7, 2010 Rejuvenation Wednesdays (9:30 AM - 11:30 AM) House of Trix Enjoy back to back classes; Pilates at 9:30 with Kathy Porcell followed by Yoga with Chris Dixon at 10:30. Renew, refresh and restore your mind, body and spirit. Please wear loose, comfortable clothing and bring your own mat. All levels welcome. Wed, Jul 7, 2010 Gourmet Healthy Salads with Amy Kantor (2:00 PM - 4:00 PM) Fuller House We'll make endamame salad with black beans, corn, onion, red pepper and kidney beans in chili vinaigrette, Asian noodle salad with spicy Thai peanut sauce and orzo salad with kalamata olives, artichokes and sun dried tomatoes. Each are simple and affordable and make for fantastic, healthy side dishes or main courses during the summer and year-round. Cost: $15 Materials Fee Fri, Jul 9, 2010 Yoga Happy Hour (4:00 PM - 5:00 PM) House of Trix Leave the week behind and open your mind, body and soul for the weekend. Class style may vary depending on participants, all levels welcome. Please bring your own mat. Class led by Chris Dixon. Sat, Jul 10, 2010 Seize your Power-Release your Blocks for Outrageous Success (9:30 AM - 4:00 PM) House of Trix Every challenge in our lives manifest as a result of your subconscious blocks and limiting perceptions. When you identify and release these limiting beliefs you transform your blocks into personal success and your life becomes happier, healthier, more relaxing and more fulfilling. In this workshop, you will discover: • Why and how we attract certain experiences into our lives • How to change lifelong patterns by acknowledging and accepting personal limitations • How to transform negative experiences into the foundation for your life purpose • How to recognize the context of each experience as a gift • How to align with your greatest dreams • Why stress interferes with our dreams and how to release it • How to take responsibility for your experience and change it • How to alleviate pain without drugs • How to create financial freedom • How to identify and release addictive behaviors • Techniques to become open and receptive to your greatest fulfillment Private consultations are valuable, however; the collective intentions of groups are far more powerful and the results are far more profound than individual consultations. If you have an issue that you would like to release once and for all, you can’t afford to miss this full day, interactive workshop where you will be taught powerful tools to transform your life. With Personal Success Consultant, Radio Host, Speaker, EFT Expert, Reiki Master and author of Uncovering the Divine Within, Kerri Kannan. Sun, Jul 11, 2010 Anusara Yoga Class (9:00 AM - 10:15 AM) House of Trix Celebrate and enjoy Wiawaka with an all levels Anusara yoga class with Suzanne Lynch of Saratoga Springs Yoga. Proceeds benefit Wiawaka Holiday House. More Info Cost: Donations of all amounts accepted Mon, Jul 12, 2010 Gourmet Chicken Every Night with Amy Kantor (2:00 PM - 5:00 PM) Fuller House Chicken with a gourmet sauce for every night: We'll make chicken marsala, chicken picatta and chicken with orange sauce. Each are very simple and affordable and make for fantastic low-fat entrees for family meals and parties. Cost: $15 Materials Fee Wed, Jul 14, 2010 Rejuvenation Wednesdays (9:30 AM - 11:30 AM) House of Trix Enjoy back to back classes; Pilates at 9:30 with Kathy Porcell followed by Yoga with Chris Dixon at 10:30. Renew, refresh and restore your mind, body and spirit. Please wear loose, comfortable clothing and bring your own mat. All levels welcome. Fri, Jul 16, 2010 Yoga Happy Hour (4:00 PM - 5:00 PM) House of Trix Leave the week behind and open your mind, body and soul for the weekend. Class style may vary depending on participants, all levels welcome. Please bring your own mat. Class led by Chris Dixon. Sat, Jul 17, 2010 Revitalizing Sexual Passion and Desire (2:00 PM - 3:30 PM) House of Trix WANT BETTER SEX?*** WANT MORE PASSION IN YOUR LIFE?*** Revitalizing Sexual Passion and Desire: A fun and informative seminar for women wanting to revitalize the sexual passion and desire in their lives and relationships. *** Presented by Bridget M. Finn, Ph.D. Revitalizing sexual passion and desire within ourselves and in our intimate relationships is often a goal for women. This seminar will explore how we lose sight of the sexual passion and desire in our lives and relationships, the benefits of rekindling this, and will help you identify your own unique path back to sexual intimacy. Bridget M. Finn, Ph.D. is a sex therapist, educator and researcher with over twenty years of experience working with women and men around sexuality related concerns. Dr. Finn has a private Sex Therapy practice located in Latham, NY. She can be reached at bmmfinn@aol.com or by calling 215-237-1389. Sat, Jul 17 - 18, 2010 CREATIVE TRANSFORMATIONS: TURNING LIFE INTO LITERARY ART Fuller House Celebrated poet and writer Joan Murray returns to Wiawaka for a 2-day program called “Creative Transformations: Turning Life into Literary Art.” (Murray’s nickname for the program is: “Useful Lies and Practical Disguises.”) Included are a Saturday morning writing workshop where participants can relax and learn techniques and strategies for creating a successful poem or story from a personal experience. Murray’s craft-oriented workshops are geared to writers of all levels, beginners and professionals alike. On Saturday evening, she’ll give a reading from her own poems and stories which demonstrate the “life into art” theme. On Sunday morning, she’ll conduct her inspiring “Poems to Live By” Poetry Service on Wiawaka’s floating dock. (Bring coffee and a blanket.) Joan is the author of prize-winning books from Beacon Press and W. W. Norton. She’s also published poems, stories and essays in The Atlantic Monthly, Harper’s, Ms., The Nation, The New York Times, and The Village Voice. Former Writer in Residence at the New York State Writers Institute, she’s been a repeat guest on NPR’s Morning Edition. www.JoanMurray.com Sun, Jul 18, 2010 Coffee on the Porch-Open House Tours (10:00 AM - 12:00 PM) Fuller House Join us for coffee, talk of Wiawaka and tours of our historic grounds. If you've always wondered what Wiawaka is all about, come find out! Cost: FREE ADMISSION Wed, Jul 21, 2010 Rejuvenation Wednesdays (9:30 AM - 11:30 AM) House of Trix Enjoy back to back classes; Pilates at 9:30 with Kathy Porcell followed by Yoga with Chris Dixon at 10:30. Renew, refresh and restore your mind, body and spirit. Please wear loose, comfortable clothing and bring your own mat. All levels welcome. Wed, Jul 21, 2010 Crepes with Amy Kantor (2:00 PM - 5:00 PM) Fuller House Don't be intimidated by the French term for pancake. Crepes are fun and easy to make and can be filled with any breakfast, lunch or dinner item. We make crepes with blueberies and low-fat farmer cheese, apples, walnuts and raisins in maple syrup sauce and chicken and veggies in a sweet hoisin sauce. Cost: $15 Materials Fee Fri, Jul 23, 2010 Water Ceremony with Barbara Stevens (8:30 PM - 9:15 PM) Wiawaka Boathouse Join us at dusk, when Barbara Stevens begins her weekend series of workshops with a water ceremony to create community among all who attend. Sat, Jul 24, 2010 EFT, Emotional Freedom Technique (10:00 AM - 11:30 AM) House of Trix Have you heard about it? Maybe tried it? It’s been around for quite some time. “They” say it can be used on everything from aging to abundance. A ninety minute workshop with Barbara Stevens, Certified Stress Management Consultant, Energy Healer and Hypnotist, learning the technique that has brought life changing results to thousands of people. You will have the opportunity to experience first hand the technique “that is based on new discoveries regarding the connection between your body's subtle energies, your emotions, and your health. EFT has been reported successful in thousands of cases covering a huge range of emotional, health and performance issues. It often works where nothing else will.” Get what want in your life by TAPPING Sat, Jul 24, 2010 Hypnosis Demystified (3:00 PM - 4:00 PM) House of Trix Learn how Hypnosis can help YOU make positive changes in your life! Hypnosis is a relaxed form of concentration. It is a natural state of mind that we enter into every day when we; daydream, drive to a familiar destination, watch television or a movie. Hypnosis has been accepted by the American Medical Association for stress reduction, weight control, motivation, and smoke cessation. Recent studies have shown that visualization, a type of hypnosis, has had a positive effect in changing the course of some diseases. Presented by Barbara Stevens, CHt. Certified Hypnotist and Stress Management Consultant Sun, Jul 25, 2010 The Salem Witch Trials (7:15 PM - 8:15 PM) House of Trix "The Salem Witch Trials" talks about the various causes of the 1692 hysteria where 20 people died, and its aftermath in our history. M. E. Kemp, author: DEATH OF A BAWDY BELLE Mon, Jul 26 - 30, 2010 Quilting with Marion & Pat House of Trix This year's quilting project is a full size square or rectangle with revers applique that can be used as a wall quilt or pillow cover. There will be kits available for participants to purchase that include all the fabrics and materials needed. Fri, Jul 30 - Sun, Aug 1, 2010 Writing Retreat; Sunlight, Starlight, Mind Light, Heart Light Wiawaka is an ideal place to rev up your writing, or get into it for the first time. This writing retreat begins Friday night with supper, continues through Saturday with sessions in the morning and evening, and Sunday morning. For those who can stay over another night, there will be a Sunday evening workshop, with goodbyes after Monday breakfast. Afternoons are free for sunning, swimming, hiking, and exploring a beautiful, historic area.*** Writing sessions will be facilitated by Jeanne Heiberg MFA, published author/artist, and seasoned workshop provider, who helps both beginners and experienced writers find their writing voice, get writing juices flowing, and overcome writer's blocks. Beginning and experienced writers will find enjoyable, fun ways to tap their memories and get into the flow of writing. Pens, pencils and paper are all you need, along with casual clothing and a bathing suit for a dip in the lake. This event is funded in part by Poets and Writers Inc. with public funds from the New York State Council on the Arts, a state agency. A small tuition of $15 to $20 may be asked to make up for grant gaps in the current economic climate . Fri, Jul 30, 2010 Yoga Happy Hour (4:00 PM - 5:00 PM) House of Trix Leave the week behind and open your mind, body and soul for the weekend. Class style may vary depending on participants, all levels welcome. Please bring your own mat. Class led by Chris Dixon. Sun, Aug 1, 2010 The Silent Language of the Landscape - A Wiawaka Weed Walk (3:00 PM - 5:00 PM) August 1st, Lammas, (celebration of the harvest), is a perfect time to walk the grounds of Wiawaka to discover the many wild medicinal plants which grow here. Join Herbalist and Plant Intuitive, Margo Mullein, and take a walk on the wild side to meet and greet some of these growing beauties, with the purpose of deepening your connection to nature and the living spirit of all things. We will discuss the native uses and the medicinal qualities of the plants we find, and share a legend or two.*** We begin our walk and learn about the plants and each other. This portion of the workshop will end with a simple watercoloring or sketching of their plant of choice. After dinner, we'll gather around the fire and share the stories, songs and laughter. Cost: $10 Materials Fee Sun, Aug 1, 2010 The Victorian Postal "Network" by Catherine Golden (11:00 AM - 12:00 PM) Fuller House Although “snail mail” may seem old fashioned and outdated in the twenty-first century, as I argue in Posting It: The Victorian Revolution in Letter Writing, the creation of the Penny Post in Victorian England in 1840 was just as revolutionary in its time as e-mail, text messages, blogs, and tweets are today. Come learn about the origin of the first postage stamp—which was quickly adopted in other countries including the US—and how the Penny Post led to a postal “network” for sending love letters and valentines as well as blackmail, target mail, and junk mail, problems that remain with us today.*** Presented by Catherine Golden, Professor of English at Skidmore College Mon, Aug 2, 2010 Seeking Spirit wit Clay & Stories; an Expressive Arts Workshop (7:00 PM - 8:30 PM) House of Tix There are often moments in each story that evoke visual images, These may become a bridge between the story and ones own life. In this workshop we will use our life stories to mark these moments of revelation with experiential art making. We will use our hands to shape personal symbols in clay, and use collage materials to create intuitive assemblages.*** Our journey will be one of hands and heart and following our own creative muse! We will begin on Monday evening and continue on Tuesday morning – giving space for dreams and reflection.*** Pam Golden is a professional artist/educator [www.pamgolden.com]. Her sculptures and installations have been exhibited widely throughout New England including First Night Boston. Her work is included in two books: Art and Healing by Barbara Ganim and ART.RAGE.US – The Art and Writings of Women with Breast Cancer. Pam has been the Art teacher at Inly School since 1988. *** Elizabeth is an Earth-based theologian and multi-faith spiritual guide creating opportunities for women to deepen their relationship to the Divine in the wilderness. Elizabeth trained for ministry at Harvard Divinity school and has served as a UCC parish pastor for 16 years. Mon, Aug 2, 2010 The Silent Language of the Landscape - A Wiawaka Weed Walk (9:30 AM - 12:00 PM) Fuller House After breakfast join Herbalist and Plant Intuitive, Margo Mulleino to work with a plant to make an herbal preparation that you will take home. We'll close our circle with a sharing and ceremony at 12:00. This is an "herbalist for a day" type of an experience and a unique opportunity to deepen your relationship with the earth. Cost: $10 Materials Fee Tue, Aug 3, 2010 Seeking Spirit with Clay and Stories; an Expressive Arts Workshop (9:30 AM - 11:30 AM) House of Trix There are often moments in each story that evoke visual images, These may become a bridge between the story and ones own life. In this workshop we will use our life stories to mark these moments of revelation with experiential art making. We will use our hands to shape personal symbols in clay, and use collage materials to create intuitive assemblages. Our journey will be one of hands and heart and following our own creative muse! We will begin on Monday evening and continue on Tuesday morning – giving space for dreams and reflection. *** Pam Golden is a professional artist/educator [www.pamgolden.com]. Her sculptures and installations have been exhibited widely throughout New England including First Night Boston. Her work is included in two books: Art and Healing by Barbara Ganim and ART.RAGE.US – The Art and Writings of Women with Breast Cancer. Pam has been the Art teacher at Inly School since 1988. *** Elizabeth is an Earth-based theologian and multi-faith spiritual guide creating opportunities for women to deepen their relationship to the Divine in the wilderness. Elizabeth trained for ministry at Harvard Divinity school and has served as a UCC parish pastor for 16 years. Wed, Aug 4, 2010 Framed Pressed Perennial Flowers (2:00 PM - 4:00 PM) House of Trix Come enjoy this classic pastime. You'll cpature the memory of a beautiful summer day by making an heirloom souvenir you'll treasure forever. Relax and have fun with thhe creative process of pressing flowers by arranging your favorite petals, ferns and leaves into a design.Your arrangement will be preserved in a glass frame and the flowers will be picked on the day of the workshop from my extensive perennial garden.*** All materials provided for $5.00.*** Presented by artist Alice Tunison. Cost: $5 Materials Fee Wed, Aug 4, 2010 Rejuvenation Wednesdays (9:30 AM - 11:30 AM) House of Trix Enjoy back to back classes; Pilates at 9:30 with Kathy Porcell followed by Yoga with Chris Dixon at 10:30. Renew, refresh and restore your mind, body and spirit. Please wear loose, comfortable clothing and bring your own mat. All levels welcome. Thu, Aug 5, 2010 "The Fascinating life of Katrina Trask", Lunch & Lecture (12:00 PM - 2:00 PM) Fuller House After a buffet style luncheon, Betty Spinelli will present a popular PowerPoint talk with vintage photos entitled “The Fascinating Life of Katrina Trask.” Katrina Trask (1853-1922) supported the founding of Wiawaka and was the creative inspiration behind Yaddo, the famed artists’ retreat in Saratoga. This talk reveals Katrina’s life as one filled with tragedy, romance and creativity. *** Following the lecture, a tour of the Wiawaka grounds will be conducted. Cost: $20 Fri, Aug 6, 2010 Yoga Happy Hour (4:00 PM - 5:00 PM) House of Trix Leave the week behind and open your mind, body and soul for the weekend. Class style may vary depending on participants, all levels welcome. Please bring your own mat. Class led by Chris Dixon. Sat, Aug 7, 2010 Nuno Felt Windcatchers with Fiber Artist Nancy Dorian (9:00 AM - 12:00 PM) House of Trix Using Nuno felting techniques, be prepared to be elated as you transform layers of silk, wool roving, ribbon and novelty yarns into gorgeous flowing fabric. In this morning workshop we will cover layout, felting, fulling and finishing creating beautiful fiber art to blow in the breeze! No felting experience necessary. Materials fee: $25.00 payable to instructor to cover cost of silk yardage, wool roving, embellishments. More Info Cost: $25 Materials Fee Sat, Aug 7 - 8, 2010 Ecopsychology & Yoga Workshop with Allie Middleton, Part 1 of 4 (1:30 PM - 3:30 PM) House of Trix Allie will provide talks and explore practices in each session to deepen body-mind awareness with movement, as we open toward a more mindful relationship with Nature. Offering is based on the Nischala Joy Devi’s translation of Pantajali's Yoga sutra, The Secret Power of Yoga: A Woman's Guide to the Heart and Spirit of the Yoga Sutras interspersed with principles of ecopsychology. Talk “Yoga and the Feminine” 1 1/4 hr Kripalu yoga practice. Participants: minimum 6 months yoga practice preferred, please. Some sessions will be held out-of-doors, weather permitting. Sat, Aug 7 - 8, 2010 Ecopsychology & Yoga Workshop with Allie Middleton, Part 2 (4:00 PM - 6:00 PM) House of Trix Talk “Yoga & Nature” 1 1/4 hr Kripalu yoga practice. Participants: minimum 6 months yoga practice preferred, please. Some sessions will be held out-of-doors, weather permitting. Sat, Aug 7 - 8, 2010 Ecopsychology & Yoga Workshop with Allie Middleton, Part 3 (7:00 PM - 9:00 PM) House of Trix Yoga with guided meditation, following by open talk with dialogue. Participants: minimum 6 months yoga practice preferred, please. Some sessions will be held out-of-doors, weather permitting. Sun, Aug 8, 2010 Ecopsychology & Yoga Workshop with Allie Middleton, Part 4 (1:30 PM - 3:30 PM) House of Trix Closing remarks, Kripalu yoga practice, Yoga Nidra. Participants: minimum 6 months yoga practice preferred, please. Some sessions will be held out-of-doors, weather permitting. Sun, Aug 8, 2010 Hand Painted Silk Scarves with Fiber Artist Nancy Dorian (9:00 AM - 12:00 PM) House of Trix Learn the serti technique to create a stunning scarf in just one morning. The method involves drawing fine lines of gutta resist onto silk to outline your design. The lines stop the dyes from flowing into one another, which means that separate colored areas can be created. It is just like drawing an outline and then "coloring in". The possibilities are endless. These pieces make wonderful gifts to yourself or a friend and are absolutely art-to-wear! Beginner friendly. Materials fee: $25.00 payable to instructor to cover cost of silk scarf blanks and silk dyes. More Info Cost: $25 Materials Fee Wed, Aug 18, 2010 Rejuvenation Wednesdays (9:30 AM - 11:30 AM) House of Trix Enjoy back to back classes; Pilates at 9:30 with Kathy Porcell followed by Yoga with Chris Dixon at 10:30. Renew, refresh and restore your mind, body and spirit. Please wear loose, comfortable clothing and bring your own mat. All levels welcome. Thu, Aug 19, 2010 Best Bet I am the Adirondacks with Carl Heilman II (6:00 PM - 8:15 PM) Fuller House & House of Trix This event is open to the public. Enjoy dinner at Wiawaka followed by Carl Heilman presenting his work titled, I am the Adirondacks. More Info Cost: $25 includes dinner Fri, Aug 20, 2010 Rhythm & Movement (7:15 PM - 8:30 PM) House of Trix Instruction and practice on the basic salsa and mambo dances. This workshop encourages you to move and enjoy. Laughter is a possible side effect of participating in this workshop. Led by Diana Tranter on her birthday-thank you Diana! Fri, Aug 20, 2010 Yoga Happy Hour (4:00 PM - 5:00 PM) House of Trix Leave the week behind and open your mind, body and soul for the weekend. Class style may vary depending on participants, all levels welcome. Please bring your own mat. Class led by Chris Dixon. Fri, Aug 20 - 21, 2010 Journaling for Women with Cancer (9:00 AM) House of Trix Diagnosis and treatment of cancer can cause psychological upheaval that can last long after treatment ends. Wherever you are on the cancer journey, expressive writing can help you clarify your feelings, make sense of your illness, and identify your strengths. Research has shown that writing about cancer can change the way a person thinks and feels about their illness and can improve psychological well-being.*** In this workshop, both structured and less structured approaches to journaling will be used, techniques that you can use in your own journaling process after you leave Wiawaka. We will incorporate the natural beauty of Wiawaka and the labyrinth into our journaling. This overnight retreat will allow time for reflection, enjoying nature and connection with others, and will provide opportunities for collage and art journaling. On Saturday morning we are invited to join in a drumming workshop for beginners, a joyful way to end the retreat. The retreat ends after lunch on Saturday. Lucille Allegretti-Freeman LCSW-R is a clinician in private practice in Albany, with 15 years clinical experience, a breast cancer survivor and a facilitator of journaling groups in various settings, including Gilda’s Club. Sat, Aug 21, 2010 Drumming Workshop for Beginners (10:00 AM - 11:30 AM) House of Trix Although this workshop is geared toward beginners, anyone who has drumming experience is also welcome. We will teach the basic drum strokes, and participants will learn several drum songs. We expect to have a lot of fun! We will provide drums for 12 participants. We can accomodate more than 12 if individuals bring their own drums (ashikos, djembes or congas only--no frame drums). Making music together is a real joy that everyone should take the opportunity to experience! Sat, Aug 21, 2010 Sound Foundation in Concert (7:15 PM - 8:30 PM) House of Trix A live drumming performance you won't want to miss! Sun, Aug 22, 2010 Coffee on the Porch Open House (10:00 AM - 12:00 PM) Fuller House Welcome to Wiawaka. Come for a visit, some coffee and a tour of this historic treasure in the Lake George region. Cost: FREE ADMISSION Wed, Aug 25, 2010 Rejuvenation Wednesdays (9:30 AM - 11:30 AM) House of Trix Enjoy back to back classes; Pilates at 9:30 with Kathy Porcell followed by Yoga with Chris Dixon at 10:30. Renew, refresh and restore your mind, body and spirit. Please wear loose, comfortable clothing and bring your own mat. All levels welcome. Fri, Aug 27, 2010 Yoga Happy Hour (4:00 PM - 5:00 PM) House of Trix Leave the week behind and open your mind, body and soul for the weekend. Class style may vary depending on participants, all levels welcome. Please bring your own mat. Class led by Chris Dixon. Fri, Aug 27, 2010 Mother Daughter Poetry and Drum Ceremony (7:30 PM - 8:15 PM) House of Trix You asked, we answered! This workshop welcomes girls ages 13 and older to enjoy Wiawaka with their significant female parent figure.*** Please join Intuitive Healer, Speech Pathologist, Reiki Practioner and Qigong Facilitator Cindy McOsker for this season's MOTHER/ DAUGHTER PLAYSHOP, for teens and their significant female parent figure. Wiawaka is featuring an all day FUN yet intimate event to encourage exploration of your specific parent/child dyad, with an optional Friday welcoming evening geared towards deepening Saturday's experiences. Sat, Aug 28, 2010 Mother Daughter Playshop, Gentle Qigong with Sounding Intuitive Writing with Heart Crystal Bowl (10:00 AM - 12:00 PM) House of Trix You asked, we answered! This workshop welcomes girls ages 13 and older to enjoy Wiawaa with their significant female parent figure.*** Please join Intuitive Healer, Speech Pathologist, Reiki Practioner and Qigong Facilitator Cindy McOsker for this season's MOTHER/ DAUGHTER PLAYSHOP, for teens and their significant female parent figure. Wiawaka is featuring an all day FUN yet intimate event to encourage exploration of your specific parent/child dyad.** This event is an opportunity to share heartfelt gifts, enhance understandings, and deepen relationships. Be prepared for a Relaxing yet Powerful time. ** Please wear loose/comfortable clothes and bring a notebook/journal with pens/pencils to record your imaginative ideas and insights. Sat, Aug 28, 2010 Mother Daughter Labyrinth Activity & Drum Journey (1:15 PM - 3:15 PM) House of Trix You asked,we answered! This workshop welcomes girls ages 13 and older to enjoy Wiawaka with their significant female parent figure.***Please join Intuitive Healer, Speech Pathologist, Reiki Practioner and Qigong Facilitator Cindy McOsker for this season's MOTHER/ DAUGHTER PLAYSHOP, for teens and their significant female parent figure. Wiawaka is featuring an all day FUN yet intimate event to encourage exploration of your specific parent/child dyad.** This event is an opportunity to share heartfelt gifts, enhance understandings, and deepen relationships. Be prepared for a Relaxing yet Powerful time. Please wear loose/comfortable clothes and bring a notebook/journal with pens/pencils to record your imaginative ideas and insights. Wed, Sep 1, 2010 Rejuvenation Wednesdays (9:30 AM - 11:30 AM) House of Trix Enjoy back to back classes; Pilates at 9:30 with Kathy Porcell followed by Yoga with Chris Dixon at 10:30. Renew, refresh and restore your mind, body and spirit. Please wear loose, comfortable clothing and bring your own mat. All levels welcome. Fri, Sep 3, 2010 Yoga Happy Hour (4:00 PM - 5:00 PM) House of Trix Leave the week behind and open your mind, body and soul for the weekend. Class style may vary depending on participants, all levels welcome. Please bring your own mat. Class led by Chris Dixon. Fri, Sep 24 - 26, 2010 Knitter's Post season Weekend Originally established as gourmet knitting weekends, these very popular gatherings will continue under the organization and cooking efforts of the Wiawaka staff--so we’ve changed the name. Nonetheless, the great setting, the fun craft, and the shared good company will remain the same. Furthermore, your attendance supports this historic Lake George property and its efforts on behalf of all women. Contact us if you want to be part of the retreat, and spread the word to your friends. Also, the Wiawaka staff is in need of 1 volunteer to welcome knitters and to be available throughout the weekend for guest needs—let us know if you would like to be that person. Meals will be provided by Wiawaka, and include Friday dinner, Saturday brunch, Saturday dinner, and Sunday brunch. Register with Wiawaka’s registrar, Gretchen, at 1-877-468-8128 or registrar@wiawaka.org. Cost is $220 per person. This weekend requires a minimum of 20 people. Both double rooms and singles are available, so let us know if you can share with someone (same price for each person as a single room) in order for us to accommodate more participants. Cost: $220