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Venue & Directions To Sage Academy located in Woodstock, NY

Sage Academy, founded in 2008 in Woodstock, NY, is a beacon of healing and rejuvenation. Rooted in a philosophy of respect and gentleness, our center offers a variety of workshops, events, and private healing sessions designed to elevate the body, mind, and spirit to higher frequencies of wellness. Nestled in a sacred environment in the heart of Woodstock, we provide a space where individuals can explore the transformative power of sound for healing. By integrating complementary modalities, we strive to support health and wholeness, guiding our community toward a deeper understanding and appreciation of sound awareness as a pathway to holistic well-being.  Set in the historic Catskill Mountains of New York State and surrounded by ancient mountains, the center was founded by Lea Garnier and Philippe Garnier.

Woodstock: From Artist Colony To Wellness Colony

Woodstock’s early history, in many respects, was not unlike most small towns across New York. A transforming chapter in Woodstock’s history began in 1902 when, on a spring day, a man named Bolton Brown emerged from the thicket near the summit of Overlook Mountain and first viewed Woodstock and the expanse below him. Employed by Ralph Whitehead and Hervey White to seek a physical location that would match Whitehead’s vision for a utopian art colony, Brown, upon beholding the vista before him, wrote of that moment, “Exactly here the story of modern Woodstock begins.” With the founding of Whitehead’s Byrdcliffe colony in 1903, the arts had arrived in Woodstock. In addition to Byrdcliffe, Hervey White would establish the Maverick art colony in 1905, while the Art Students League, led by Birge Harrison, would begin operation in Woodstock a year later. As a result, Woodstock’s story began to diverge from the small-town norm, eventually becoming a community shaped by the connections forged between newly arrived artists and those who drew life and livelihood from the very landscape that would find its way onto a multitude of canvases over the years.

In 1969, America was deeply involved in the controversial Vietnam War, a conflict that many young people strongly opposed, and the civil rights movement. Woodstock was a chance for those struggling with modern life to escape into music and community while spreading a message of unity and peace.

In 2006, the 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso, visited Woodstock, New York, to celebrate the United Nations International Day of Peace. The surprise visit occurred at Andy Lee Field, and the event was initially intended to be secret due to security concerns. However, more than 2,000 people attended the public address, spread by word of mouth. The Dalai Lama spoke about various topics, including compassion, kindness, respect for other religions, materialism, fear-based thinking, and interfaith prayer and meditation. He concluded his message by saying that humanity needs a variety of approaches to achieve the goal of a compassionate society and that he believes this is possible. He also told the crowd that thousands would be drawn to the Woodstock area for its healing mountains and waters.

Sage Academy is located in Woodstock, NY, an easy drive from New York City. Voted one of the “Top 10 Coolest Small Towns in America” and known as the most famous small town in America, Woodstock is known for its deep-rooted culture of music, art galleries, and great restaurants. 

Sage Academy is located in Woodstock, New York

• 1.5 hrs north of New York City by car

• 2.5 hrs by bus from New York City on TrailwaysNY to Woodstock, NY

• 2.5 hrs from Boston by car

• 1 hr from Stewart Airport in Newburgh, NY

• 1 hr from Albany International Airport, NY
  
  Sage Academy of Sound: 6 Deming Street, Woodstock, NY 12498  

  Phone: 845-679-5650