“As a playwright whose life was changed by the gift of a Hedgebrook residency, I am thrilled by the opportunity to lead this organization I love into an exciting new era.”

“I’ve enjoyed my relationship with Hedgebrook and Whidbey Island since the early days of the Women Playwrights Festival with ACT Theatre in 1998; the ability to more fully serve Hedgebrook’s mission at this juncture in her maturation is a true joy.”

“Returning to the Puget Sound after several years on the East Coast, I feel extraordinarily lucky to find so much of what I love in one place… beautiful landscape, creative engagement with the world, amazing people and stories, peaceful solitude, a supportive and nurturing community… and this is my job! How wonderful to know that not only do I get to experience this place myself, my work is to share Hedgebrook with others.”

“I treasure the creative and nurturing environment of the Hedgebrook kitchen and feel honored to spend my time there. Planning, prepping and cooking a meal is a gift, a gift to be passed on. I find that everyone brings something wonderful to the table.”

“It’s an extraordinary gift to work in such a beautiful well-crafted environment with a dedicated group of talented people. Harvesting big bowls of veggies for the writers is one of my great joys.”

“For me it’s a win-win situation. I get to work in such a beautiful place doing a variety of things I like and for such a noble cause.

“Rain or shine, residents pop their heads into the office, basket on arm with breakfast goodies from the Farmhouse, or on their way to a walk along the beach, simply glowing with the Hedgebrook energy, and say Thank You. Every time I am reminded of what a powerful thing this is, giving artists time and space and quiet to do their work, and am proud to be a part of it.”

“Hedgebrook is a wonderland. It opens your mind and heart. I am grateful to be a part of it.”