Create Wildly.
Connect Meaningfully. Rest Deeply.
Hilltown Commons is a creative campus for artists, makers, and curious minds. Nestled in the Helderberg Hilltowns with sweeping views of the Catskills, it offers more than just a getaway. It is a space intentionally designed for focused work, fresh ideas, and meaningful connection.
What We Offer
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Workshops
Cultivating connection through education, community, and nature.
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Retreats
Your Hudson Valley hub for transformative experiences.
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Private Events
Big love, wild joy, and family mischief.
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Community Events
Out here, the calendar dances. Pub nights, film flickers, forest strolls.
Upcoming Workshops
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The Body in Motion: Ilan Lev Method Module 2
June 16-26
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Pond Hill Writers’ Retreat: The Inaugural Session
June 28-July 3
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Circle of Self: Mandala-Making Workshop
July 27
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![Open notebook on a table with handwritten notes, a person's hand holding a pen, and a sign reading 'little nights BIG WEEKEND' overlaying the notebook. Retreat. Workshop. Collaboration. Writer. Artist. Creativity. Group]()
Little Nights, Big Weekend: A Creative Retreat
August 29-September 1
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Gammon in the Hudson: Backgammon Retreat
September 5-7
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Mycelium in Motion: Walk Through the Fungal Frontier
September 26
