Where Brave Women Connect
Mingle business with pleasure on a trip to the Finger Lakes, where you can connect with one another, connect with nature, and connect with trailblazers both past and present. Settle in and find your new favorite coffee shop, boutique, or craft brewery. No need to disconnect from work – you’ll find plenty of modern accommodations and amenities to set up your office away from home.
Day One
Bristol Mountain – Canandaigua, NY
Feel the connection between you and the outdoors at Bristol Mountain. This premier ski resort offers 36 ski slopes and trails up to 1200’ in elevation, including 2 high speed quads and state-of-the-art snowmaking, to assure the best possible snow conditions. Views from the summit are breathtaking and the mountain provides a variety of inclines for every skier and snowboarder from beginner to expert. Lessons are available for ski or snowboard, all age and experience levels. When you’re done on the slopes, relax in front of the fireplace and enjoy local craft beverages along with a delicious bite to eat.
Casa Larga Vineyards – Fairport NY
Connect with your inner wine lover and head over to this family-owned and women-run winery that is highly regarded for its production of award-winning, world-class ice wines. At Casa Larga Vineyards, the drop to colder weather is an anticipated part of the winter season. When the thermometer drops below 17 degrees Fahrenheit, the ice wine harvest can begin! Casa Larga also produces Chardonnay, Merlot, Riesling, and other proprietary wine blends. After your wine tasting, be sure to check out their beautiful and expansive gift shop.
Figgy Studio & Shop – Rochester, NY
Prepare to have some of your most genuine conversations while letting your creative juices flow at Figgy Studio & Shop in Rochester. Since 2017, entrepreneurial friends Ellie & Crystal have been crafting jewelry together. In April 2022 they opened they gift shop and artist studio where visitors are invited to attend a workshop to create their own one-of-a-kind creations.
Strathallan Hotel & Spa – Rochester, NY
Settle in for the evening and relax. You will want to connect your head with the pillow at the Strathallan Hotel & Spa, a downtown hotel designed with modern amenities while still representing the area’s historic past. The hotel is in the East End, Rochester’s most vibrant neighborhood in the heart of the Arts and Entertainment districts. Only a few steps away are Rochester’s best restaurants, night life, and cultural attractions. The hotel features a professional-level gym, an urban spa, and a rooftop bar. It has also been the meeting site for Rochester’s Century Club since 1910, where women network to discuss educational, cultural, and social events.
Day Two
Rochester Museum & Science Center – Rochester, NY
Connect the dots between science and cultural history as you explore this Museum and Planetarium. You won’t want to miss the Changemaker Exhibit where you will discover more than 200 inspiring stories of past and present diverse Rochester, Indigenous, and Haudenosaunee women visionaries, trailblazers, inventors, activists, and entrepreneurs who changed Rochester and the world. This exhibit will transport you through history and current events, inspiring you to transform the future by becoming a Changemaker yourself. The RMSC will provide you with the inspiration and tools that will delight and wonder you as you contemplate solving the deepest challenges of our times. A place where you are encouraged to follow your own unique journey.
Susan B. Anthony Museum & House – Rochester, NY
Inspiring others through Susan B. Anthony’s life work is the purpose and passion of The National Susan B. Anthony Museum & House. Home to the legendary American civil rights leader, and the site of her famous arrest for voting in 1872. This building housed the headquarters of the National American Woman Suffrage Association when she was its president. Here is where she died in 1906 at age 86. At the Susan B. Anthony House, you will join the generations who have visited the Anthony Museum to experience the connection of power of place. Leave inspired and reenergized to continue Anthony’s unfinished work.
Mt. Hope Cemetery – Rochester, NY
Make a stop at Mt. Hope Cemetery to see the resting place of notable individuals such as Susan B. Anthony, Fredrick Douglass, and more. Connect with those who have come before us. Take photographs of the grounds, bird watch, or simply enjoy the natural landscape and relax. The cemetery is an active burial place and continues to perform burials almost daily.
Living Roots – Rochester, NY
It’s time to enjoy some wine and warm up from the inside out at Living Roots. This woman owned, urban winery sources their grapes from different vineyards and growers. They craft a variety of wines, some as yearly varieties and others as limited editions. The winery focuses on rich, aromatic whites and sparkling wines. In the tasting room you will enjoy wine flights, glasses, local beers and snacks, shop to-go bottles and merchandise.
Union Tavern – Rochester, NY
Connect to your tastebuds at this woman co-owned, New England-style tavern that features delicious food and a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The menu at Union Tavern offers seaside favorites, ample appetizers to share, hearty comfort food, and homestyle entrees. Cocktails are a delightful mix of classic and creative, something old and something new. Choose from their large variety of beer, wine, and cider featuring some local favorites.
