You know if I was a better writer I would be able to share Squam with you in a way that would make you feel like you were there with me. I suppose that’s how I found photography in the first place because i needed a way to express what I couldn’t say in words. Squam has always been that, an experience too close to me that words cannot do it justice.

I wish I could take you all there. We’d swim in the cool lake till we couldn’t stand it any longer. We’d sit on the dock laughing and talking with other woman about anything and everything. We’d get lost walking along the paths on our way to class. We’d sit for a spell and listen to the birds, the crickets, the rustling of the leaves, and acorns descending to the ground. We’d clear our mind with yoga. We’d meet new woman who quickly felt like old friends. We’d sit by the fire eating chocolate and telling stories. We’d participate in silly, photo reenactment games. We’d feel free and open to whatever the week had in store for us.

Instead of sharing photos, in the traditional sense, I made a video/slideshow of my experience at Squam a couple weeks ago. One of my goals this year was to learn to make videos. Sigh. I have so much to learn, 1) being actually taking the videos. I’m still in photograph mode. Anyway, here is my first of, I hope, many creations.


squam love | fall 2012 from amy gretchen on Vimeo.

The days I’ve spent walking the woods surrounded with these woman have made such an impact on me. They have truly touched my life for good and how grateful I am our paths crossed. The strength I’ve come home with after each session is helping me get closer to the woman I’m striving to be. Thank you for being apart of my story.

But don’t take my work for it, come! Come and see how SquamArtWorkshops can change you?

see more photos from squam here.