Why Grow With StüdiGroup?

StüdiGroup exists as a growth partner to emerging design businesses. We help creative (or aspiring) entrepreneurs and their teams build the skills and knowledge they need for the best chance of business success. We do this through in-person and hybrid experiences and coaching sessions.

StüdiGroup’s inaugural season brings together an outstanding group of designers, educators and business owners to address topics around establishing, managing and growing a creative business. You’ll hear talks from accomplished leaders in a range of creative fields. You will participate in workshop activities and dialogues. And you will have the opportunity to engage 1:1 with presenters and other participants. Ultimately you will come away inspired and equipped with powerful new tools to understand and leverage your creativity to build a mature business. And should you wish to continue the conversation or go deep on a particular topic, you can continue the experience with coaching sessions once the weekend is complete.


  • Rosanne is president emeritus of RISD, an award winning studio furniture maker and founder of Rosanne Somerson Studio.

  • Morning

    Arrival / Pickup

    Coffee & Snacks

    Lunch

    Picnic Lunch & Walk

    Afternoon

    Room Check-in

    Keynote: "Embracing Change as a Catalyst for Creativity" with Shannon Maldonado, founder of Yowie.

    Dinner

    Farm Dinner

    Evening

    Live Performance with

Your Instructors

  • Designer and 2x4 co-founder Georgianna Stout has earned a stellar reputation supporting prestigious brands from Prada to MoMa. Georgie’s unique ability to build the right team for each project is one key to her magic. 

$1,995 - includes two nights accommodation, food and beverage, all activities and transportation to and from Poughkeepsie Amtrak

2024/2025 Sample Dates “Hudson Valley Tour”

  • Morning

    Mindfulness Option: "Cultivating Resilience Through Meditation" with...

    Breakfast

    Handwork Session & Talk w/

    Lunch

    Picnic Lunch & Walk

    Afternoon

    Keynote: "From Transition to Transformation: Crafting Your Next Chapter" with Rosanne Somerson, furniture designer and RISD president emeritus

    Individual Coaching Sessions

    Dinner

    Interactive Cooking Class

    Evening

    Wellness Activity Option w/

Sample Pricing

$1,195 (HV residents)- includes food and beverage, all activities and transportation to and from activities during weekend


Featured Brand Partner

  • Morning

    Mindfulness Option w/

    Breakfast & Checkout

    Lunch

    Picnic Lunch & Walk

    Afternoon

    Site Visit & Closing Keynote: "Industry Transitions: Staying Relevant in a Changing Market" with Cliff Kuang, author

    Drop-off

  • Shannon is Founder and Creative Director of YOWIE, a creative platform, storefront and design studio based in Philadelphia. After over a decade working in design for brands like Ralph Lauren, American Eagle, Urban Outfitters and Tommy Hilfiger she moved back to Philadelphia to launch YOWIE.

$195 w/ Scholarship - 3 slots per session will be reserved for scholarship based attendance so that we may broaden our community and include more voices!

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This is just the beginning of something great! We can’t wait to welcome you to StüdiGroup.