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Huntington Open Women’s Land Turns 20
Huntington Open Women’s Land Turns 20
by Glo Daley
Oh what a time it was! The anniversary celebration? Yes! The last 20 years? Yes!?!
Forty-two women attended two days of festivities, joining together to celebrate, with feasting, circling, storytelling, playing in the pond and generally enjoying old and new friendships.
Stories were told around a hilltop Solstice fire on Saturday. Some of the tales were herstorical ... some hysterical ... some both. Howl has managed to survive on a shoestring for two decades and is presently healthier than ever. The land, in trust, at the end of a dirt road on the flank of Camel’s Hump, is a refuge for women and critters alike, thanks to the hard work and positive energy of many. Even the tough times seem to have taught us to look at our “stuff” and keep moving ahead, a step at a time, with a wish and commitment to do the next right thing.
We enjoyed some fabulous workshops over the weekend... including body painting, two watercolor workshops with Kris Daley and Cora Brooks, Shamanic journeying with Julie Soquet, and a spontaneous pedicure event. We had a fabulous sauna and lots of pond fun and, of course, endless eating! One wondrous highlight of the event was the announcement that Howl had received a substantial grant from Wombland, our sister organization in Maine that has now dissolved. We are hoping to make some necessary home improvements on our farmhouse - thanks to their great generosity.
We are grateful to all who have ever been a part of making Howl happen, and we welcome you to come here as individuals or with your groups to share this gorgeous land. Please come and be present in the fields and on the trails. Make use of the sauna, pond, and firepits, and help us to create and recreate a place that can benefit all women for decades to come.
Glo Daley lives at HOWL in Huntington.