Creative Healing Connections, Inc.

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Creative Healing Connections, Inc.

Offering creative experiences to promote healing and growth. Our retreats are filled with laughter, mystery, wonder and the vibrancy of life.

Creative Healing Connection’s mission uses creative experiences to support healing and growth to those in need in the beautiful Adirondack Mountain region. Creative— by offering creative experiences in the visual arts and crafts; creative writing, storytelling, song writing; music, theatre, dance, movement; yoga and dream workshops to allow participants the space in which to open up and tell their

stories. Our creative arts workshops and sessions aim to include people who may call themselves artists as well as those who don’t and who are willing to try an art activity, perhaps for the first time. Healing—by believing that each person has an intrinsic ability to heal on different levels, whether the body is able to heal or not. Although some of our faculty have training in arts therapy and counseling, our focus is rather, on creating a “safe space” within which healing happens. It is a space without judgment, without the need to fix anything, without telling anyone what to think or how to feel. We hold our retreats in the quiet, natural sanctuary of the Adirondacks where the mountains, lakes, streams and forests in combination have served as respite for healing and rejuvenation for centuries. Connections—one of the most important aspects of our retreats is bringing people together with similar circumstances to talk to one another, share their stories, reveal parts of themselves that are usually kept deep inside and expand their life journey. Some people return for many years and become mentors for newer participants. Their presence creates a certain depth, richness and hope for those who are attending for the first time. We have become a special family — accessible and available to help support new members who are ready to join us.

08/31/2026

🍷✨CREATE & CONNECT: A FALL FUNDRAISER✨💙

Join Creative Healing Connections for a fun evening of creativity, connection, and giving back!

Come to Berkeley Dive on Friday, September 18th from 5–8 PM and create your very own personalized w**e glass to take home!
For just $25 per person, your evening includes:
- A personalized w**e glass to design and take home
- A glass of house w**e or mocktail
- A chance to support Creative Healing Connections and our upcoming fall retreat for women living with chronic physical & mental health conditions.

📍 Berkeley Dive | 17 Woodruff St., Saranac Lake
📅 Friday, September 18, 2026 | 5–8 PM
🖌️$25 per person

RSVP encouraged! Drop in for a little while or stay for the whole evening. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/create-connect-tickets-1998486142851?aff=oddtdtcreator

08/25/2026

Honoring Myself: An Arts & Healing Retreat

Are you a woman living with a chronic physical or mental health condition? Join us for a FREE weekend retreat designed to create space for connection, creativity, relaxation, and self-care.🧡

📅 October 2–4, 2026
📍 Bay Pond Park, New York, in the Northern Adirondacks
✨ Free of charge — see if you qualify!

Spend a weekend surrounded by women who understand, connect with nature, explore creative healing, and take time to honor yourself.

*We serve women living in the greater Adirondack region.*

Learn more & register at:

As an expression of the commitment we make to help you maintain and grow the wellbeing and sense of community you experienced during the retreat, we are excited to introduce an integrated program that supports your physical and mental wellbeing, as well as fosters a stronger support network in a mor...

08/14/2026

Registration is now open for our annual Arts & Healing Retreat -- Honoring Myself: A Retreat for Women Living with Chronic Physical & Mental Health Conditions!🧡

During this retreat, attendees will experience:
- Nature connection practices
- Creating your own honor wreath
- Zen Garden practice
- Gentle yoga & breathing practices for deep restoration
- Self-honoring rituals

FREE OF CHARGE FOR WOMEN WHO QUALIFY - We serve women living in the greater Adirondack region.

For more information & to register: https://www.creativehealingconnections.org/2026-arts-healing-retreat

07/24/2026

SAVE THE DATE! Join us for the Women Arts & Healing Retreat – a weekend of self-care and healing.🧡

📅 Friday, October 2nd – Sunday, October 4th
📍Bay Pond Park, 20 minutes north of Paul Smiths, NY

Registration link coming soon! Stay tuned for more details.

07/23/2026

We're so excited to share that Creative Healing Connections is featured in the Summer issue of LOCALadk Magazine!💙

This special article was written by our board members, Helene Gibbens and Sydney Schmidt, and highlights the heart behind our mission. You'll also hear firsthand stories from Women Veteran Retreat attendee Sondra Romas and Arts & Healing Retreat attendee Tori, who share how Creative Healing Connections has impacted their lives.

We hope you'll take a few moments to read their inspiring stories and learn more about the work we're doing to support women through healing, community, and the arts.

Read the full article here: https://localadkmagazine.uberflip.com/i/1545871-localadk-summer-2026/9?

Thank you LOCALadk Magazine

07/16/2026

What an honor to celebrate one of our own.💜

Our founding member, Naj Wikoff, has been awarded the Pillar of the Arts Award for his lifelong dedication to strengthening communities through arts and culture.

For decades, Naj has inspired others through his creativity, generosity, and commitment to bringing people together. His passion is woven into the heart of Creative Healing Connections, and we couldn't be more proud to see his impact recognized on a national stage.

Congratulations, Naj, on this extraordinary and well-deserved achievement!

Photo provided
Naj Wikoff

07/02/2026

During the weekend of June 12th to 14th, twelve powerful women attended and participated in our annual Women Veterans Retreat -- Creating a Safe Haven for Your Heart Through the Power of Sound Healing at Inn on Piseco Lake, Piseco, NY!

Thank you to all who attended, and a big thank you to our compassionate facilitators: Maggie Currier & Patricia Matthews and our board member Josy Delaney for making this year a success.🩵

05/07/2026

05/06/2026

Join us for a Cancer Survivors Breakfast hosted by the Adirondack Health Foundation. Enjoy a complimentary breakfast and a meaningful morning of connection and community.

Saturday, June 6
8 a.m.
Voco Hotel, Saranac Lake, NY

Please RSVP by Friday, May 22 to 518-897-2370 or [email protected].

05/04/2026

What a night to remember at the Mad Hatter’s Ball 2026!✨👒

A HUGE thank you to everyone who attended, sponsored, and donated—your support made this whimsical evening truly magical! And also a big round of applause to Henry II and Mildred A. Uihlein Foundation for letting us use the beautiful space at Heaven Hill Farm and Simply Gourmet for the delicious food.

Congratulations to our silent auction winners and to the winner of the ‘Mad’ Hat Competition!

Most importantly, we were honored to celebrate Diana Trim, our incredible honoree. Her dedication and encouragement, inspires us all, and it was a privilege to recognize her at this special event.

We’re so grateful for this incredible community and can’t wait to do it all again next year!💜 Stay tuned for even more event photos.

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Saranac Lake, NY
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http://www.creativehealingconnections.org/

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