​Some of the biggest breakthroughs happen when you finally step away from the noise long enough to hear yourself again.

​That's the intention behind Camp Collective - an intimate, intentional women's leadership retreat taking place November 13–15, 2026 at Vanderkamp in Cleveland, New York. Some of the biggest breakthroughs happen when you finally step away from the noise long enough to hear yourself again.

​Equal parts strategy and restoration, this weekend is designed for women who are ready to rest, reflect, reconnect with their vision, and begin building the plan to bring it to life.

​The Venue

​Vanderkamp is a Wilderness Retreat set on 850 remote acres in Upstate New York. The mission driving Vanderkamp is to cultivate unique, immersive, and supremely hospitable experiences that inspire people to discover the joy of connecting to the natural world.

​Every lodge and gathering place is intentionally designed to help the guest immerse within the different elements of Vanderkamp.

​Your Lodging Experience

​For this retreat, we've chosen two very special lodges that will allow you to select the experience that is right for you.

​Grace Manor was designed specifically with retreats in mind. The shared space inspires community and connection, with special amenities to give you the feeling of luxury and modern convenience all while immersing you in the remote atmosphere at Vanderkamp.

If you enjoy having a roommate we have a few shared room options available, or, when you select the solo room option, you'll be placed in one of the en suite bedrooms where you can experience a community atmosphere while still enjoying your own private space.

​https://vanderkampny.com/experience/grace

​If you prefer a bit of a quieter environment, our VIP Boathouse experience offers more private lodging at The Boathouse. A two-bedroom lodge with a shared bathroom, this is a perfect option for those who still want community but a bit more seclusion. Each bedroom has lake access with a sliding door that opens right onto the waterfront deck.

​https://vanderkampny.com/experience/boathouse

​Bring A Friend And Save!

​Coming with a friend? You’re welcome to request each other as roommates, and we’ll make sure you’re placed together.

​Plus, take advantage of our bring-a-friend perk!

​After you register, email admin@cnywomensnetwork.com to get a discount code for your friend.

​They’ll receive $50 off their registration, and you’ll receive $50 cash back after they complete their registration using your code.

​The Itinerary:

​*Updated Itinerary as of 10/5!

​All activities and meals indicated below are included in your retreat experience ticket.

​Friday, November 13th:

​
9:00 AM: Arrival, Coffee & Light Bites at Kempwick Lounge

​Arrive at Vanderkamp and meet us in Kempwick Commons to kick off the retreat.

​10:00 AM: Community Building

​This is where strangers start becoming your people.

​We'll kick things off coffee in hand with a few playful camp-style prompts (think "my completely useless superpower is…") to break the ice and get everyone laughing. Then we'll head out onto the trails at Vanderkamp for walk and talk conversations in pairs, the kind of organic conversation that's hard to find in a busy week, about the season you're in, what you're building, and where you could use a little more support.

​We'll close the morning back together as a group, sharing what each of us can offer and what we could use this weekend. By lunch, you won't just know names. You'll know who's in your corner, and who you can show up for too.

​11:00 AM–12:00 PM

​Words to Carry: A Bracelet Making Session

​Choose the one word you need to hear most right now and turn it into a bracelet to wear all weekend, then pass it on to someone who needs it before we say goodbye.

​12:00 PM: Picnic Lunch at a Hidden Location

​Explore one of the many secrets of Vanderkamp at our hidden picnic lunch

​1:30 PM: Rest, Reflect & Rise with Autumn Saunders

​A reflective session designed to slow down, honor the season you’ve moved through, and identify what you want to carry forward.

​2:30 PM: Break + Check-In

​Time to get settled into rooms, refresh, and create a little breathing room before the afternoon experience.

​3:15 PM: Group Breathwork Session at White Pine Spa

​A guided 90-minute breathwork experience designed to create space for release, deeper connection, and restoration.

​4:45 PM: Open Reset Time

​Stay in the wellness space, get settled into your room, journal, rest, shower, or simply take some quiet time before dinner.

​6:00 PM: Group Dinner at Grace Manor

​A relaxed shared meal together at Grace.

• ​Apple-Brandy Braised Chicken
  Apple-brandy cream

• ​Rosemary Smashed Potatoes

• ​Roasted Acorn Squash & Seasonal Vegetables

• ​Bacon-Orange Supreme Salad
  Goat cheese, shaved fennel, creamy white balsamic

• ​Flourless chocolate cake with raspberry coulis and vanilla cream

​7:00 PM: Girl Scouts Fire-Building + Bonfire Experience with Liz Schmidt

​Learn to build the perfect campfire, cook something fun over the flames, and settle in for a cozy night together.

​Saturday, November 14th:

​6:45 AM: Optional Sunrise Paddle

​Start your Saturday on the water. Grab a warm layer and a coffee, then slip out onto Vanderkamp's private lake as the sun comes up over the trees. It's quiet, it's still, and it just might be the most peaceful moment of your whole weekend. Paddles and gear are provided, and no experience is needed.

​7:30 AM - 9:00 AM: Slow Morning & Breakfast at Grace Manor

​A relaxed start to the day with breakfast, coffee, conversation, and time to ease into the morning.

​9:00 AM: Workshop: Map out your 2027 Goals & Intentions with Alex Canavan

​A guided session to step back, think bigger, and get clear on what attendees want to create, prioritize, and move toward in 2027.

​10:30 AM: Empowering Yoga with Vanessa Kline

​A mind-body practice led by registered yoga teacher and classical mat Pilates instructor Vanessa Kline, designed to bridge physical and spiritual wellness through intentional movement, breath, and connection with the body.

​11:30 AM: Break/Refresh

​Time to grab a drink, change, reset, or take a few quiet minutes before the next session.

​12:00 PM: Execution Planning Session

​Turn the morning’s vision into action. Attendees will identify priorities, map next steps, and build a practical plan for moving forward after the retreat.

​1:30 PM: Lunch

• ​Grain Bowl
  Herb-roasted chicken
  Quinoa and wild rice
  Roasted sweet potato
  Brussels sprouts
  Dried cranberries
  Toasted pumpkin seeds
  Apple-cider Dijon vinaigrette

• ​Carrot-Ginger Soup

​2:30 PM: Quiet Hour at Grace

​Time to continue the mornings work solo at Grace or by breaking into working groups at the VK lounge. Those who feel complete may explore Vanderkamp, catch up with another attendee, or simply do nothing.

​3:30 PM: Guided Hike

​A guided hike through Vanderkamp to get outside, move, connect, and experience more of the property together.

​5:00 PM: Open Time / Reset

​Time to shower, change, rest, or unwind before dinner.

​6:30 PM: Dinner

• ​Vanderkamp Red-Wine Braised Short Rib
  Cabernet pan jus

• ​Roasted Garlic-Thyme Whipped Potatoes

• ​Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Parmesan

• ​Warm Baked Apple and vanilla ice cream

​7:30 PM: Camp Collective Slumber Party

​Cozy clothes, a creative project, snacks, a movie, and an easy night together. Craft, watch, chat, or just settle in and relax.

​Sunday, November 15th

​8:00 AM: Grab & Go Breakfast

​An easy final morning with breakfast available in Grace while attendees pack and ease into the day.

​10:00 AM: Head to Spa Day at White Pine Spa

​A relaxed, choose-your-own-experience day designed to give attendees one final opportunity to slow down, restore, and enjoy the retreat before heading home. Choose your own services and exit time and relax into your departure to the world outside.

​Complimentary Wellness Experiences

​Throughout the morning, attendees who are not in private appointments will still have access to a variety of thoughtfully curated complimentary wellness experiences, restorative moments, and opportunities to relax and enjoy the space.

​The morning is intentionally unstructured so attendees can move between experiences at their own pace.

​10:30 AM: Detox Yoga with Vanessa Kline

​Elevated Spa Services

​A selection of elevated wellness and spa services will be available by private appointment with our visiting partners for attendees who would like to personalize their morning with an additional treatment or experience.

​Meet Your Facilitators:

​Alex Canavan

​Alex Canavan is the Founder of the CNY Women's Network, a community-driven media and leadership platform based in Syracuse, New York, and the host of Cultivate with Alex Canavan, a podcast featuring 130+ conversations with founders, executives, and community-builders since 2023.

Since founding CNYWN in 2023, Alex has built a media company dedicated to connecting, promoting, and empowering women professionals, entrepreneurs, and small businesses through collaborative campaigns and elevated experiences. Her membership community, The Collective, launched in March 2024 and has grown to over 110 members, and CNYWN has partnered with more than 75 companies and brands. 

Alex is also a consultant, working with brands and organizations on experiential marketing, community building, and client engagement — helping them build meaningful connections both internally and with the communities they serve.

With a passion for branding, strategic partnerships, and business development, Alex brings a modern, people-first approach to leadership and growth — committed to building platforms that create real impact and lasting connection.

​Autumn Saunders

​Autumn is a mother, poet, entrepreneur, holistic business advisor, and beloved facilitator within the CNY Women’s Network community. For more than three decades, she has created spaces that help women slow down, reconnect with themselves, and move through seasons of growth and transition with greater clarity, confidence, and ease.

​Her work weaves together embodiment, reflection, movement, intuitive guidance, and practical tools that support deeper self-trust and wellbeing. At Camp Collective, Autumn brings a grounded, thoughtful presence that invites women to step away from the noise, listen more closely to themselves, and reconnect with the parts of who they are that can sometimes get lost in the pace of everyday life.

​Vanessa Kline

​Vanessa is originally from Syracuse, New York, and now lives in Orlando, Florida. Her work sits at the intersection of movement, skincare, and whole-person wellness. She is a registered yoga teacher, classical mat Pilates instructor, and licensed esthetician with five years of experience, much of that spent working alongside a well-known plastic surgeon in Winter Park, Florida.

​Vanessa is passionate about helping people feel and look their best while bridging aesthetic, physical, and spiritual wellness in a way that feels approachable and sustainable. When she is not working with clients or continuing her education, Vanessa loves traveling, running, taking fitness classes, and spending time with friends.

​Vanessa will be facilitating yoga sessions at Camp Collective.

​Who is Camp Collective For?

​This retreat is for you if you are:

• ​A woman in leadership who is ready to slow down and think bigger

• ​Feeling the pull to step away, reset, and come back with more clarity and intention

• ​Looking for a community of women who are building something and who genuinely get it

• ​Ready to invest in yourself, your vision, your wellbeing, and your next season

​Camp Collective is a CNY Women's Network (CNYWN) experience. CNYWN Collective members receive first access to all CNYWN retreats and events. Learn more about membership at cnywomensnetwork.com/membership.