• Meeting a small group of women from all walks of life

• A nourishing offering of home cooked, healthy meals—made with love

• Healing moments spent in nature

• Group creative arts therapy workshops, activities, gentle yoga/movement, and the opportunity for guided or independent movement & rest. Read more about what to expect here.

• Thoughtful group sessions built around the needs of each cohort, including time set aside for self-guided art-making, rest, and reflection

• Gentle yoga for all levels, sound baths, and guided meditations

• (Seasonal): full moon/new moon or intention-setting ceremony

• Using the lens of drama therapy, we will offer creative role-playing, music making, and storytelling opportunities per the group’s desires

• Outdoor activities may include local walks, easy-to-moderate hikes, campfire circles, lake or ocean swimming, horseback riding (retreat-specific), or independent exploration of the natural property

• We started CWR out of our home base location; A cozy mountain cottage in the lovely mountain artist hamlet of Cragsmoor, in Upstate New York

• After the success of our West Coast (Oregon) retreat, we are rapidly expanding our out-of-town offerings! Please stay tuned here for upcoming retreats in New York, Oregon, New Mexico, and Costa Rica!

• While some of our retreats include short day trips, they are meant to be all-inclusive experiences. We stay and meet together at the same location. Folks who wish to find independent housing may join us for the day

• We work diligently to ensure our retreats are affordable and inclusive without sacrificing quality. Shared accommodations for a one-night retreat (including all meals and programming) start at $600 and go up for longer experiences

• We offer a BIPOC scholarship for each retreat, as well as early bird pricing, and BYOB (Bring Your Own Buddy) discount

• Hollis and Isabel are the CWR hosts and facilitators - two nature-loving drama therapists who love supporting women as they tap into their creative strengths, vulnerability, and desired roles

• Our goal is to offer our retreat attendees a chance to experience the powerful combination of movement, time in nature, and creative, therapeutic expression in a safe, welcoming, and inclusive space. We believe in the power of the collective!

• All of our retreats are themed and occasionally align with the cycles of the moon to inspire connection to the world around us. We are eager to access the wisdom that these transitions bring.

• Drawing on our years of experience as artists, performers, therapists, and women, we craft custom workshops for each retreat.

• Check our ‘Meet’ page to learn more!

We could not be prouder of the community we have built through CWR. The glowing (anonymous!) reviews of our retreat experiences speak for themselves…read more here.