NOW WHAT?
Extraordinary experiences for women navigating life's biggest changes
your next chapter starts here
The Idea Behind NOW WHAT?
A little perspective.
A lot of possibility.
NOW WHAT? brings women together for thoughtfully curated retreats and gatherings built around the changes life throws our way. Think expert advice, honest conversations, beautiful places, great food, and experiences you wouldn't necessarily plan for yourself.
Now What?
Ways to Experience Now What?
Signature Retreats
Thoughtfully curated getaways combining meaningful conversations, expert guidance, beautiful settings, and unexpected adventures.
Gatherings & Experiences
An evening out with a little more to it. Engaging conversations paired with creative workshops, hands-on activities, great food, and opportunities to connect.
THE EXPERIENCE THAT STARTED IT ALL
NOW WHAT? STUDIOS presents
Welcome to the Club: The Sandwich Generation
Hudson Valley | October 2026
What happens when you bring together a group of women who spend so much of their lives taking care of everyone else?
Something pretty special.
For our inaugural NOW WHAT? experience, we escaped to the Hudson Valley for three days of honest conversations, unexpected connections, a little adventure, and some much-deserved time for ourselves.
We tackled the complicated stuff: aging parents, shifting family dynamics, and the art of setting healthy boundaries. But we also hiked, created, laughed, lingered over great meals, and remembered what it feels like to put ourselves first.
More extraordinary experiences are in the works. Want to be among the first to hear about them?
The Now What? Experience
Think: the best of a girlfriends' getaway, with a little more purpose.
Meaningful conversations, new perspectives, unexpected adventures, and plenty of time to breathe.
Come for the experience. Leave with something you didn't know you needed.
Expert-Led Workshops
Smart, engaging experts. Candid conversations. Practical advice you can actually use.
The Space Matters
Stunning accommodations. Design-forward luxury. Fluffy towels.
Chef-Prepared Meals
Let's be honest: nobody's feeding you like this at home.
Relaxed Fun
Because not everything needs to be productive.
Beyond the Workshops
Optional spa treatments, special experiences, and plenty of ways to make the retreat your own.
The Setting
Beautiful destinations. Thoughtfully chosen places. A change of scenery that makes all the difference.
Time to Explore
Unique towns. Boutique shopping. Fresh farm stands.
Real Connection
The conversations you've been meaning to have. Finally.
Important topics. Great people. A really beautiful place.
No matter which NOW WHAT? experience you choose, you'll come away with practical information, expert advice, and tools you can actually use. Depending on the theme, that might mean learning how to set healthy boundaries, navigate changing relationships, make smarter financial decisions, explore a new career path, tackle difficult conversations, or figure out your next move. You'll have opportunities to ask questions, learn from people who know their stuff, and leave with concrete ideas you can put into action.
You don't need to have it figured out. That's kind of the point.
What's Next
Future NOW WHAT? Experiences
Spring / Fall 2027 — Join the priority list for first access to dates, locations and introductory rates.
The Birds Have Left the Building: Now What? — Spring 2027
Calling all empty nesters: Are we crying? Rejoicing? Both? Our next NOW WHAT? retreat is in the works. Join the priority list for first access to the dates, location and introductory rate.
Career Pivot
Unexpectedly unemployed? Uninspired executive? Now what?
Entrepreneurship
You have an idea. A book. A bakery. A business. It keeps you up at night. Now what?
Divorce & Dating
Thinking about leaving? Already left? Dating again? Oh boy.
Find Your Jam
Not even sure where to start with life these days? Find your people. Find your jam. Maybe make some jam, too.
The Now What? Collective
Meet the NOW WHAT? Faculty
We are thrilled to introduce you to our growing circle of experts and creative workshop leaders who bring their wisdom and talents to each NOW WHAT? experience. Who you'll meet depends on where we're going and what we're exploring.
Lauren Rosen, LCSW-R
Individual & Family Therapist | RyeTherapy.com
Lauren Rosen is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 30 years of experience working with individuals, couples, groups, and families. Her specialties include depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, separation and divorce, and the relationship stressors that ripple through family life.
At Now What?, Lauren will lead interactive workshops focused on navigating changing family dynamics, setting healthy boundaries, and tackling the conversations we often avoid. Her sessions will offer practical strategies for handling difficult situations, communicating more effectively, and strengthening the relationships that matter most.
Marni Blank, JD
Legacy Planner | Founder, Begin With The End
Marni Blank is an end-of-life and legacy planner who helps individuals and families navigate the practical and emotional realities of planning ahead. A former lawyer and mediator, Marni is also a certified after-loss consultant, grief coach, and end-of-life doula, bringing a uniquely practical and human approach to conversations many of us would rather put off.
At Now What?, Marni will lead candid, approachable sessions around the conversations families keep avoiding and the practical planning we all know we should tackle but often put off. From medical directives and powers of attorney to passwords, emergency information and other essential documents, you'll leave with a clear understanding of what matters most, what you need to have in place, and what to do next.
Nicky Venditti
Dancer | Fitness & Nutrition Coach
Nicky will seriously up our fitness game with creative workouts and dance that bring together strength, music, energy, and his signature vibe.
An accomplished dancer who performed in Wicked for 16 years (on Broadway and on the National Tour), and starred as Paul in A Chorus Line (National Tour), Nicky is also a certified fitness and nutrition coach who empowers people to feel their strongest, most confident selves — on stage, in life, and everywhere in between.
Abigail Lloyd
Jeweler, Metalsmith & Founder of Hedron Studio
Abigail Lloyd is the founder and principal of Hedron Studio in Hudson, New York, where she creates one-of-a-kind jewelry by hand using traditional metalsmithing techniques. A goldsmith, blacksmith and welder with 20 years of experience working with metal, Abigail is known for organic forms, unexpected textures and pieces that celebrate the beauty of imperfection.
At Now What?, Abigail will bring her creative approach to the retreat with a hands-on silversmithing workshop, giving participants the opportunity to learn the basics of working with metal and create a one-of-a-kind piece of their own.
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Join the Priority List
Be the first to know about future Now What? experiences and share your ideas for a theme!