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Troy Putney's avatar

I wish I lived closer. Walk & Writes are my jam.

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Carrie Bancroft Dancing Bear's avatar

Oh Troy, me too!! Where are you based, if I may ask?

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Troy Putney's avatar

I am in SoCal. I tend to spend a lot of time with the sequoias of the Sierra Nevadas and the redwoods of the northern coast, but I grew up in the mixed forests of New England and that place inspires me as well. I'm glad I stumbled upon you here, and looking forward to diving into your work.

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Carrie Bancroft Dancing Bear's avatar

Troy, I’m from New England too -- from Maine! How about you?

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Troy Putney's avatar

Born and raised in Connecticut. My father took me camping throughout Maine, from Moosehead Lake to Acadia. I love it there. It’s such a special place.

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Carrie Bancroft Dancing Bear's avatar

It is such a special place -- I still consider it home, really. The smell of lake water through warm white pines on a summer day...nothing like it in the world!

You know, I've considered doing "on demand" write and hikes in various locations, so if you're serious about wanting something like this near you and you thought you might be able to drum up 8-12 folks to do one, let's talk! Otherwise, you can always come up for our Writing in the New Year retreat over New Year's weekend! The program is great and the accommodations are absolutely lovely.

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Pamela Leavey's avatar

I'd be joining you if I lived there!

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Carrie Bancroft Dancing Bear's avatar

Oh! But did you see our 3-day NYE weekend writing retreat? You would LOVE it!! https://risinginlove.substack.com/p/writing-in-the-new-year-a-mindful

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Pamela Leavey's avatar

I did see that! It looks fabulous, and I wish I could! Maybe next year... something to hope and plan for!

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Carrie Bancroft Dancing Bear's avatar

You're in CT, right? Well, I'll be doing a similiarly themed retreat in Maine in May, if you were able to make it up for that! Might be over Memorial Day weekend, but might be a weekend before that, haven't figured that out just yet.

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Pamela Leavey's avatar

I'm in MA. On the NH border. Where in Maine?

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Carrie Bancroft Dancing Bear's avatar

Belgrade Lakes, slightly north of Augusta.

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Carrie Bancroft Dancing Bear's avatar

It’s true, you are a just a smidgeon outside of the local area. 😄

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Pamela Leavey's avatar

I've always wanted to visit that area, maybe one day!

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