Women In The Woods
A longstanding Sagamore tradition once led by the late Anne LaBastille, ecologist, adventurer, and author of “Woodswoman,” this women-only program is crafted to both empower women to feel comfortable and confident in nature as well as offer the opportunity for connection, fun, and relaxation. Spend the weekend exactly as you please. Whether on a guided nature walk/hike, canoeing/kayaking, learning a new skill, sharing a good book, or simply meeting and bonding with other women around a campfire while unwinding in the fresh Adirondack autumn air, you are sure to fine the retreat you seek as you slow down and lean in to all that our singular camp setting has to offer. All program offerings are optional, so you are free to craft your perfect getaway!
This is a very popular program with many attendees returning year after year, so register early to secure your spot and join this welcoming community of women!
Program Activities
- Wilderness skills
- Nature Walks
- Hiking
- Campfires
- Swimming
- Multiple sessions of yoga
- Featured presentation
- Book talk and swap
- Early morning paddles
More about Anne LaBastille
Ecologist Anne LaBastille created the life that many people dream about. When she and her husband divorced, she needed a place to live. Through luck and perseverance, she found the ideal spot: a 20-acre parcel of land in the Adirondack mountains, where she built the cozy, primitive log cabin that became her permanent home. Miles from the nearest town, LaBastille had to depend on her wits, ingenuity, and the help of generous neighbors for her survival. In precise, poetic language, she chronicles her adventures on “Black Bear Lake,” capturing the power of the landscape, the rhythms of the changing seasons, and the beauty of nature’s many creatures. Most of all, she captures the struggle to balance her need for companionship and love with her desire for independence and solitude.
