Welcome to Lazy Goose, a retreat for writers and artists and those who long for a creative outlet to strengthen the spirit and enrich the soul. The gated drive to Lazy Goose will lead you to the secluded upstate New York, forty-acre enclave of author Gail Fraser and her husband, artist Art Poulin. What awaits is a gentleman's farm and artisan hermitage of architecturally stunning buildings and grounds; crimson red barns, a cozy cottage, numerous ponds and a babbling stream that adorn rolling green hills, all for you to explore. In a supportive environment, kindle what may be just a faint spark of interest into a passionate brilliance that can redefine who you are. Or, for those who already have a depth of experience, take your talents to a higher level of inspiration. Anything is possible at Lazy Goose.

Each full day offers a morning and an afternoon session with Gail and Art that will pique your interests and inspire your artistic exploration. Join Gail with a cup of coffee on the deck or in her library and have an intimate and unhurried discussion about your passion for writing, getting published, voices in prose, or together explore new avenues of inspired expression. Or, you may want to, after a sumptuous lunch, join Art in his studio for a private lesson in oils or acrylics. At his easel, hold a brush and put color to canvas, transforming a tacticaland visual experience into an emotional wave that will be remembered for life. Your focus at Lazy Goose is totally defined by your interests and preferences: writing, painting, pottery, even classical music, and will weave into the fabric of everyday life at Lazy Goose.

As the sun sets, stroll along one of the many paths at Lazy Goose before joining Art and Gail in their home for an evening offine wine, conversation, laughter and a country gourmet dinner. Afterward, venture into nearby Saratoga Springs if you'd like, or perhaps retire to the Lazy Goose guest cottage to read a good book or quietly reflect upon the day's activities.