A Journey into the Imagination

a writing workshop
led by Emily Hanlon

May 4-6 , 2007
Wisdom House Retreat Center
Litchfield, Connecticut

 

 

Information and Directions

Wisdom House Retreat Center is situated on 54 acres of meadows, wood, and brooks off a quiet country road in the beautiful Northwest Hills of Litchfield, Connecticut.

Julia Cameron calls Wisdom House "her spiritual home." Actor Richard Gere says Wisdom House is "a wonderful place for a retreat." And the New York Times proclaims Wisdom House a "resort for the spirit."

From time to time everyone needs a quiet place . . .

to reflect to meditate on their life’s direction to unblock their creativity to expand their horizons Wisdom House nurtures the spirit... The outdoor sanctuaries include one of the first labyrinths in Connecticut, the Founders’ Bell walking paths, meditation gardens, the Peace Garden and two shrine areas. Within the Peace Garden there is The Wisdom Sculpture and the Peace Pole. The Wisdom Sculpture was created by artist Dee Carnelli in 1993. It represents an aspect of Wisdom as presented in the Bible: Wisdom is said to be the "mother of all the living" and so the sculpture appears as a large egg or cocoon, containing life. The spiral encircling it is an ancient symbol for eternity and infinity adding the notion that Wisdom is "mother of everlasting life."

 

Directions to Wisdom House

Wisdom House is on the corner of Clark and East Litchfield Roads in Litchfield, CT. Guest parking is in the rear. Entry to the Main Building is through the porch on the left.

Driving Directions

From Albany (75 miles):
Rt 90E/Mass Pike to exit 2, Lee, MA;
Rt 20E to Rt 8S.
Rt 8 becomes a highway in Winsted, take it to exit 42, right on Rt 118;
2 miles to Clark Road on left. 1/10 of a mile to guest parking.

From Boston (130 miles):
Rt I-90W/Mass Pike to Sturbridge;
I-84W to exit 39, just after 39A, Farmington;
Rt 4W to Harwinton, Rt 118W, 4.5 miles to Clark Road on left. 1/10 of a mile to guest parking.

From Bridgeport (45 miles):
Rt 8N to exit 42,
left on Rt 118W, 2 miles to Clark Road on left. 1/10 of a mile to guest parking.

From Hartford (30 miles):
I-84W to exit 39, just after 39A, Farmington;
Rt 4W to Harwinton, Rt 118W, 4.5 miles to Clark Road on left. 1/10 of a mile to guest parking.

From Long Island:
Take Port Jefferson Ferry to Bridgeport; Rt 8N to exit 42, left on Rt 118W, 2 miles to Clark Road on left. 1/10 of a mile to guest parking.

From New York City (100 miles):
I-684N to exit 9/Rt 84E to exit 20 (left hand exit).
Rt 8N to exit 42, left on Rt 118W, 2 miles to Clark Road on left. 1/10 of a mile to guest parking.

From Providence (105 miles):
Rt 6W; Rt 384W; Rt 84W (or Rt 44 W; 74W; 84W) through Hartford to exit 39, just after 39A, Farmington;
Rt 4W to Harwinton, Rt 118W, 4.5 miles to Clark Road on left. 1/10 of a mile to guest parking.

From Litchfield Center:
Rt 118 East for 2 ¾ miles to Clark Road on right.

Public Transportation
Metro North

(1-800-METRO-INFO) from Grand Central Station to Waterbury.
Taxi to Wisdom House.

Bonanza Bus Lines leaves Port Authority and services Southbury and Waterbury.
Taxi to Wisdom House.

Bradley Airport is the nearest airport. Limo service or rental cars available.

Limousine service from airports, trains and New York City:
Kelly Limo, 1-800-243-5106.

Wisdom House Retreat and Conference Center
229 East Litchfield Road
Litchfield, Connecticut 06759-3002
(860) 567-3163 ~ Fax (860) 567-3166
E-mail: info@wisdomhouse.org