named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Day and Season Pass Program
Offers day-use access ($15) and season passes granting entry to grounds, trails, dock, gardens, and discounts on stays and meals
Fuller Respite Program
Financial assistance program providing scholarships to women who cannot afford regular rates for stays at Wiawaka
Historic Tours
Guided historical presentations and tours of the property led by Marina Skea, including Victorian-era character portrayals and indoor presentations in case of inclement weather
Workshops and Retreats
Over 80 programs annually including wellness, empowerment, artistic, and educational workshops for women, available for additional fee
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Veteran Benefits and Reintegration Support 1 activity
- Expand outreach to underserved women's groupsIntentionally broadens participation by serving women veterans, cancer survivors, and healing and wellness groups through sponsored programming and targeted outreach.
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Event Venue Rental Services 1 activity
- Host private events and facility rentalsProvides venue space for weddings, family reunions, private retreats, and small group gatherings, including meeting spaces, group meals, and lodging for groups of 15 or more. Offers exclusive weekend rentals with optional lodging and facility access during shoulder seasons in May, June, September, and October.
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Equitable Access Admission Programs 1 activity
- Offer day-use access and season passesProvides day passes for $15 granting access to 60 acres of property including hiking trails, gardens, a fairy trail, labyrinth, dock, and swim areas. Offers 2026 season passes that include daily access from 8am to 8pm, free parking, a 10% discount on lodging and merchandise, four free day passes, and two free lunches.
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Managed Campground and Retreat Operations 1 activity
- Operate women's retreat center with accommodations and programmingProvides overnight accommodations, day visits, meals, workshops, retreats, and special events for women at a historic lakeside property on Lake George. The retreat operates seasonally from June to August with daily access from 8am to 8pm and hosts over 1,000 women annually through more than 80 programs, workshops, and events.
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Financial Aid and Scholarship Access Programs 1 activity
- Provide financial assistance for retreat accessOffers financial aid through the Fuller Respite Program to individuals unable to afford regular season rates, enabling access to retreat programs and accommodations.
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Guided Historic Site Tours 1 activity
- Provide historical tours and educational programmingOffers public historical tours of the grounds and buildings led by a staff member portraying a founding board member, with scheduled summer tours and indoor presentations available during inclement weather. Tours are offered free of charge to the public.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Offer wellness and healing servicesProvides on-site wellness services including massage, reflexology, reiki, sound healing, and wellness sessions through visiting practitioners available on specific days of the week.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.13M
Contributions & grants$87K8%
Program service revenue$295K26%
Investment income$706K62%
Other revenue$45K
expenses
Total expenses$509K
Program expenses60%
Admin / overhead23%
Fundraising18%
Salaries & benefits$227K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.22M
Cash$246K
Investments$642K
Liabilities$21K
Net assets$1.20M
Liquid reserves20.9 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +179.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DOREEN KELLY | Executive Dir. | 40 | $71K |
board members · 9
- JACKIE DUNN — Past President
- JESSICA VINSON — Secretary
- KATHY NAFTALY — President
- KIM BREN — Vice President
- KIM SOPCZYK — Director
- LIZA OCHESNDORF — Director
- LORRAINE ABESS — Director
- RACHEL PATTEN — Director
- TESHA MIHALY — Treasurer
relationships · 13
Who they work with
- ADK Partner — In-kind donor to Wiawaka.
- Albany Institute of History and Art Network — Shares historical connection through the Rice family mansion, which became part of the institute.
- Albany Med Health System Partner — Katrina Trask Premier summer sponsor.
- Amtrust Partner — Mayflower sponsor for the dock party and opal level founders circle sponsor for the Ladies of the Lake luncheon.
- Arrow Bank Partner — Additional sponsor for the Ladies of the Lake Luncheon.
- CDPHP Partner — Summer wellness sponsor for Wiawaka.
- DeAnna Partner — Volunteer coordinator for Wiawaka
- Hannaford Partner — Additional sponsor for the Ladies of the Lake Luncheon.
- Lake George Music Festival Partner — Collaborates with or promotes events hosted by the Lake George Music Festival for guest programming.
- Up North Drone Productions Partner — Provided drone footage for Wiawaka in 2024.
- Yaddo Network — Shares founding heritage and historical connection with Yaddo, an artist retreat envisioned by Katrina Trask.
- generous groups and individuals Partner — Support room furnishing and decoration through a room adoption program.
- local, talented instructors Partner — Collaborates with local instructors to lead programs in arts, wellness, and education.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Community-Supported Access and Participation Modelmethodology: community-supported-accessBy engaging women of means to fund, furnish, and support scholarships, and by involving guests in self-service tasks, Wiawaka increases accessibility for working women because shared responsibility and financial solidarity reduce costs and foster inclusive participation.
- Integrative Wellness and Creative Community Programmingmethodology: integrative_wellnessBy centering artists, wellness practitioners, and historians in its programming and offering integrative services like massage and energy healing, Wiawaka enriches women’s lives because multidimensional engagement—creative, historical, and somatic—fosters holistic well-being and inspiration.
- Nature-Based Retreat Model for Women's Empowermentmethodology: restorative-retreat-modelBy providing retreats in a natural, peaceful setting, Wiawaka supports personal growth and empowerment of women, particularly those from working-class backgrounds, because immersion in nature and respite from daily stressors enables restorative reflection and self-renewal.