​🌲 Camp Collective: Women's Leadership Retreat hosted by The Collective at CNYWN

​September 11–14, 2025 | Great Camp Sagamore, Raquette Lake, NY

​Camp Collective is an all-inclusive, 3-night retreat hosted by The Collective by CNY Women's Network.

​This is the ultimate reset in nature for ambitious, growth-minded women who crave community, nature, and that magical feeling of summer camp—reimagined for the leaders we are now and for those stepping into leadership.

​Through hands-on leadership and personal-growth workshops and classic camp experiences—from paddling on the water to fireside conversations—you’ll invest in your growth and build lifelong connections.

​This experience is brought to you by The Collective by CNY Women's Network—our membership community for women across Central New York. Want more opportunities like this? Become a member of The Collective and keep growing with us.

​Retreat Details:

​What: All-inclusive 3-night retreat
Where: Great Camp Sagamore, Raquette Lake, NY
When: September 11–14 (Thursday evening – Sunday)

​There are only 12 spots available! RSVP today!

​What To Expect:

​Hosted at the historic Great Camp Sagamore, our retreat offers a rare opportunity to step away from the demands of daily life and lean into something slower and wildly fulfilling.

​Camp Collective opens Thursday night with dinner, a networking mixer, and a panel discussion led by guest women leaders.

​On Friday, we’ll officially kick off the weekend with an exclusive Community Day just for our campers, filled with leadership and personal growth workshops, plus connection-driven camp experiences like sunrise paddling and a sunset campfire.

​Beginning Friday night, we’ll join the official Women in the Woods retreat at Great Camp Sagamore, where you’ll have access to nature-based programming, meaningful rest, and a one-of-a-kind Adirondack experience. See the itinerary for details!

​Come reset in nature, invest in yourself, and leave with lifelong connections.

​Space is limited. Secure your spot and complete your registration today!

​The Itinerary:

​Thursday

• ​4:00 PM – 5:00 PM: Arrival & Check-in

• ​6:00 - 7:00: Dinner

• ​7:15 - 8:30 PM: Networking Mixer & Panel Discussion on Network Navigation: Tips and Strategies for Building Connections that Matter with Elizabeth Ruscitto, Kristy Mandour, and Alex Canavan.

​Friday (Community Day)

• ​6:00 - 7:30 AM: Optional Sunrise Paddle with Camp Collective

• ​8:00 - 9:00 AM: Breakfast

• ​9:30 AM: Community Day Ticketholders Check-In

• ​9:30 - 10:30 AM: Break (Rest, Explore, Journal, Hike, Swim)

• ​10:30 AM - 12:00 PM: Leadership Workshop: From Chaos to Clarity: How to Quiet the Inner Critic & Lead from Your Most Confident Voice led by Kristy Mandour, founder of Sow to Speak

• ​12:00 - 1:00 PM: Lunch

• ​1:00 - 2:30 PM: Leadership Workshop: Busting Up Limiting Beliefs led by Cari Ray, Senior Director of Programs & Operations at the Sagamore Institute of the Adirondacks

• ​3:00 - 4:00 PM: Self-Growth Workshop: Healing Sister Wounds: How to Trust Your Community and Ask for Help led by Alex Canavan, Founder of CNY Women's Network

• ​4:00 PM: Community Day Ticketholders Check-Out

• ​4:30 - 6:00 PM: Break (Rest, Explore, Journal, Hike, Swim)

• ​6:00 - 7:00 PM: Dinner

• ​7:30 PM: Campfire with Women in the Woods

​Saturday

• ​7:00 - 8:00 AM: Early Morning Paddle OR Morning Melt Yoga with Women in the Woods

• ​8:00 - 9:00 AM: Breakfast

• ​9:30 - 10:30 AM: Nature Awakens Your Senses Hike with Women in the Woods

• ​11:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Moving Mindfully with Nature Yoga, led by Women in the Woods

• ​12:00 - 1:00 PM: Lunch

• ​1:00 - 2:00 PM: Women of Sagamore Historical Tour with Women in the Woods, led by Hannah Gibbons-Arthur

• ​2:30 - 3:30 PM: Optional Group Swim & Paddling

• ​4:00 - 5:30 PM: Book Discussion & Swap with Women in the Woods, led by Hannah Gibbons-Arthur and Corrie Magee

• ​6:00 - 7:00 PM: Dinner

• ​7:15 PM: Presentation: An Adirondack Tale or Two with 

  • ​Laura Baker by Women in the Woods

• ​8:30 PM: Campfire with Women in the Woods

​Sunday

• ​7:00 AM: Morning Melt Yoga or Early Morning Paddle with Women in the Woods

• ​8:00 - 9:00 AM: Breakfast

• ​9:00 - 10:00 AM: Pack Up & Load Vehicles for 10 AM Checkout

• ​10:00 - 10:15 AM: Closing Circle

• ​10:20 AM: Everyone Leaves Camp

• ​10:45 AM: Optional Coffee + Shopping Meetup, Beginning at Blue Line Coffee House in Inlet, NY

​Meals

​All meals are served in the majestic Dining Hall overlooking Sagamore Lake. Enjoy three dining-hall style meals a day in a welcoming, communal setting. The “dinner bell” rings before each meal—adding a touch of nostalgia to our shared experience.

​Retreat Ticket Options

​Get the most out of Camp Collective when you join us for our 3-night, all-inclusive retreat from Thursday, September 11 – Sunday, September 14.

​​What’s Included (Individual & Group Tickets):

• ​3 Nights Lodging: (Thursday–Saturday) in the Collins building.

• ​3 Meals A Day: Three camp-style meals per day, served in the dining hall overlooking Sagamore Lake.

• ​Welcome Tote: A curated bag with partner products, gifts, and Camp Collective merch.

• ​Full Access to Activities & Equipment: Paddleboards, canoes, hiking trails, and more.

• ​All Camp Workshops, Panels, Activities: A weekend full of workshops & activities that promote connection and growth. See our itinerary for more details.

​Transportation not included.

​Individual Tickets:

​Early-ish Admission: $995 (Save $255 compared to standard pricing. Available until August 15 or while supplies last!)

​Standard Admission: $1250 (Available while supplies last!)

​Annual Membership + Admission: $1690 (Get 20% off an annual membership to The Collective by CNYWN. Available while supplies last!)

​Group Tickets:

​Bestie Bundle: $2,200 (Save $300 compared to standard pricing when you purchase 2 tickets together.)

​Girl Gang: $4500 (Save $500 compared to standard pricing when you purchase 4 tickets together.)

​Payment Plans:

​We’re excited to offer a flexible payment plan option. Email [email protected] before registering for details!

​Day Ticket Options

​Can't make our 3-night retreat? Join us on Friday, September 12 for our Community Day!

​​What’s Included:

• ​Workshops + Activities (10 AM - 4 PM): Join us for our Community Day workshops and activities. (See our itinerary for details.)

• ​Lunch: Enjoy lunch at noon, served in the dining hall overlooking Sagamore Lake.

• ​Camp Collective Cap: A Camp Collective baseball cap to take home.

​Transportation not included.

​Individual Tickets:

​Community Day Pass: $189 (Available until September 9 or while supplies last!)

​FAQ

​Do I need to be a member of The Collective to register?

​Not at all. While the event is hosted by The Collective by the CNY Women’s Network, registration is open to all women. We’d love to welcome you!

​About Camp Sagamore

​Great Camp Sagamore was built in 1897 by visionary Great Camp designer William West Durant on 1,526 acres of remote wilderness in the Adirondack Park. The Camp was a wilderness retreat for the Vanderbilt family for half a century. Learn more here!

​About Women in the Woods

​Camp Collective is inspired by the legacy of Anne LaBastille—ecologist, adventurer, and author of Woodswoman—who once led women's retreats at Great Camp Sagamore.

​We'll be joining Women In The Woods on Saturday and Sunday, a women-only program that empowers women to feel comfortable and confident in nature as well as offer the opportunity for connection, fun, and relaxation. Learn more here!

​Have questions? Reach out to our team at [email protected]