Women in Philanthropy: A Powerful Retreat to Elevate Philanthropic Leadership
For years, Hedgebrook has used its retreat spaces to convene groups of women authoring change in the world. This summer, we convened a second cohort of women leaders in the field of philanthropy around the country. They lead community-changing efforts every day, and we wanted to give them space to write, reflect, and return to their work stronger than ever, with new ideas about how writing can be used as a tool to lead and drive change in philanthropy and in the communities they serve.
Event Recap: Great Minds 2026 Exploring Hope, Grief, and Women’s Brilliance
On September 17, 2026, Hedgebrook hosted Great Minds to explore the futures we still have the power to write. We welcomed authors Kathleen Alcalá, Kira Jane Buxton, and Rashida J. Smith, along with performers from the Bushwick Book Club and SAL’s Youth Poet Laureate. Read a recap of the event and see a list of recommended books from our panelists.
Meet our Great Minds Panelists: Kathleen Alcalá, Kira Jane Buxton, and Rashida J. Smith
This September, Great Minds returns for an evening about the futures we still have the power to write. Meet our panelists: Kathleen Alcalá, Kira Jane Buxton, and Rashida J. Smith. One of them even has a secret identity.
(Re)Introducing Putsata Reang, Hedgebrook’s new Alumnae Impact & Engagement Officer
Introducing Putsata Reang, Hedgebrook’s new Alumnae Impact & Engagement Officer, who is joining us as a connector between alumnae, Hedgebrook, and the stories we share.
Remembering Hedgebrook Alumna Gloria Steinem
The quiet corners of Hedgebrook are filled with the voices of women whose words have created powerful change. Among those voices isAn early resident of Hedgebrook, Gloria Steinem, who holds has a very special place in our hearts.
From the Farmhouse Table: August 2026
From national bestsellers to Broadway stages, award-winning films to the halls of academia, Hedgebrook alumnae continue to produce some of the most influential cultural works of our time. And much of this work happens during residencies. Each year, fellowships at Hedgebrook make it possible for women to tell stories that illuminate what it means to persist, to heal, and to forge a sense of belonging in a world that often sidelines and outright suppresses our voices.
From the Farmhouse Table: July 2026
Providing sustenance to writers is what our chefs and farm team do best, not just with food, but with intention, care, and life energy. Chef & Farm Team member Allyss Taylor has been with Hedgebrook for two years and is key in providing this necessary sustenance. Here is a peek at who she is and what she brings.
