once upon a moonbeam.... a hundred years ago... woodstock new york was home to an arts colony – a wild and eccentric haven that drew painters, poets, musicians, and mystics from around the world. two pillars of the community were lovers and artists wilna hervey and nan mason. they lived on treasure farm at 75 cooper lake road. wilna, 6'3", was a silent film star, and nan, her partner, was a painter. every august, they threw a costume picnic the night of the full moon, with revelers often not dispersing til the following morning. come revive their moonlit mischief with us!!!!
there are a few local hotels in woodstock (twin gables; the herwood; catskill seasons inn; etc.) and several more options closer to saugerties and kingston. plenty of airbnbs in town. if you’re struggling to find something or have any Qs about transport please get in touch with zoë or zak
limited parking will be available; carpooling encouraged. there will be a van available for local drop-offs
all are welcome to pitch a tent in the field or revel until train service resumes at 6:09am (from rhinecliff station). trailways buses also go between woodstock and nyc
please get in touch with z or z if you are keen to bring someone else along
Nan Mason, View of Treasure Farm, n.d.
from right to left: Wilna, Nan, and pals during a full moon party at treasure farm