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Squam

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About

photo by Kathy Cadigan

Squam is the Algonquin word for water. This lake and the land surrounding it is part of the region that the Cowasuck Band of the Pennacook Abenaki People, people of the white pine, called Ndakinna, “our land.” We are honored to be able to gather here.

 

Squam is a lake, a gathering, a community.
Our Mission: to nurture and inspire creativity as a way of life.

We offer retreats and online workshops that are designed to nurture a creative life and, to provide respite from what can often feel is a busy, painful, stressful and overwhelming world. For when we have the time to ground into the gifts of our originality — to reconnect with our multidimensional and innovative spirit — it is far easier to navigate the challenges and heartbreak that are an unavoidable part of living in this messy, beautiful world.

Vision and Values: our goal is simple:
let there be more joy – more light – more ease.

We create an opportunity for transformation; a place for shucking off all that no longer needs to be a part of our lives and, the time and space necessary to gain clarity about what we do want most. Making time for ourself can be challenging. Allowing ourselves permission to be creative can be challenging. Traveling to join a group of strangers can be challenging. We want you to know we are committed to creating a space where you feel seen, honored and nurtured. Of course, not everybody wants to spend time devoted to creativity with a group of other makers, but if this experience does call to your heart and yet, you feel apprehension, please know:

We want you to know that you are welcome here.

Everyone is welcome.

We celebrate the magnificent diversity of this world and whatever
your race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ability, size, or age is.

We are honored when you choose to bring your light and spirit to this community.

Without you, there is a gap in the circle, a space only you can fill. 

Since we began in 2008, no one has ever been able to easily sum up the Squam experience as it is both ephemeral and unique to the individual. However, to get better sense of what it can feel like, we have collected a number of reflections from people over on our RAVES page.

People have traveled to Squam from over 47 States and 22 Countries, yet no matter where they come from or how different each individual’s daily life might look like, there is consistently a tremendous sense of connection and recognition for the people who gather together. Commonality includes a love of the natural world, a desire to feel good, curiosity, the intention to practice kindness and a passion for the beauty of handmade things.

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Elizabeth Duvivier founded Squam in 2008.

She lives in Providence, RI with her dog Remy and spends most days taking long walks, reading, writing, practicing yoga and, on a really good day– painting.

Her novel Stories for my Sister was published in September 2019.

Elizabeth is a big believer in the importance of small things. And, she trusts that it is only a matter of time until Durga returns to set the world to right. @elizabethduvivier

 

 

 

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As The SQM HQ office shutters for the next little As The SQM HQ office shutters for the next little while (back online in the New Year) feeling like some sweet, silly drifting out on a paddleboard could feel pretty good right now. 2021<---!! 
Posted @withregram • @squamlove The soft air, the changing light... Squamtime is on the horizon. This dreamy video of @amygretchen by @emily_katz  #squamlove
May your weekend have moments of peace, ease and t May your weekend have moments of peace, ease and time for creative play 🌿💙

sketching from the dock by @dannaray 💙 #squamlove
Although Isa is currently on social media sabbatic Although Isa is currently on social media sabbatical, she WILL be with us in June! *happy dance* @poppyandgrayco #squam2021
It was such a disappointment to cancel last year ( It was such a disappointment to cancel last year (amid all the rest of 2020) so it is no small delight that we WILL be welcoming @maralicoleknits to the lake in June where she will be sharing an original shawl pattern and teaching brioche! I love her sock pattern here and the message from her launch last July about "just keep putting one foot in front of the other." Indeed. #squam2021
So thrilled TONI LIPSEY will be with us at the lak So thrilled TONI LIPSEY will be with us at the lake next Spring-- scroll through to watch her making this darling hat. Head over to @tlyarncrafts to see more of her fab videos and crochet inspiration! #squam2021
Looking forward to being together at a safe distan Looking forward to being together at a safe distance Posted @withregram • @curioushandmade Bye lake 💕💕 #squam2015 #squamartworkshops #squamlove
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