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Raves
- "The one thing I can say right now with enthusiasm and certainty is that if you're
in the position to be considering attending Squam - either this fall or next year, but are on the fence for whatever reason -
because you don't know anyone else going, because you're not sure it's worth the money, because you're not sure you'll gain
anything from it - well, my strong and gentle words of advice are to hop right off that fence and GO. Magic happens there,
I tell you...and in my experience at least, that magic can come in unexpected and beautiful ways."
Amanda Blake Soule
- "These were wonderful times for connection and an opportunity to build new friendships.
After spending the last year and a half very attached to my computer for work and community,
it was wonderful to meet people in real time. Although I feel grateful for this virtual revolution
happening in the art and craft world, I miss looking into someone's eyes when I speak to them. I need this. We all do."
Maya Donenfeld
- "and how wonderful it was to go to SAW and be surrounded by such beauty & creativity.
sometimes, i wished the magic few days would never end though in my heart
i know that if i could have this all the time, some of the sparkle would wear off.
i also know that i carry that magic around inside of me and can connect into it whenever i need."
Leonie Wise
- "It's impossible to describe in pictures and words what a magnificent experience it was to spend
5 days in such a beautiful, peaceful, and inspiring setting. But oh well....we'll give it a shot."
Derek & Lauren
- "Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Squam truly changed my life and clarified my identity in ways I never even knew I needed.
Your creative energy and love has changed and strengthened people across the continent. I thank you. My family thanks you."
Jenica M.
- "I got back from Portland last week, and after having been to so many different places this year,
I must say that SAW is the most creative, different, unique and empowering retreat that I ever attended."
Andrew Borloz
- "Of course we knew it would be good. You could figure that part out just from the photos of that
pristine lake and forest in the uplands of New Hampshire. But how good. Just how good it would be I (for one) never could have guessed."
Judy Wise