Women's Leadership Center

at Williams Bay

You're Invited

Secrets of
the Universe

One unforgettable day to explore, wonder, and howl at the moon. A circle of extraordinary women, the lake at our feet, the whole sky overhead — and a rare eclipse to end the night.

-- nights until we gather beneath the eclipse

WhenThursday, August 27, 2026

Time11:30 AM – Late Evening

WhereWilliams Bay, Wisconsin

Reserve Your Place Kindly Respond by August 15, 2026

Join Us

You're invited to spend a day discovering the secrets of the universe
— and a few of your own —
alongside a remarkable circle of women.

Think summer camp for the brilliantly curious, set on 8.6 acres of woodland above the shimmering blue of Geneva Lake, with a day built to light up your brain and your senses. By day, you'll explore the campus:
talks on the boardwalk, conversations on the lawn, and adventures you chart yourself. By night, we'll gather under a rare eclipse moon for dinner, dancing, stories around the bonfire, and stargazing. For some of you, this is a heartfelt thank you for the guidance you've offered along the way; for others, a first introduction. For all of you, it's a day and a night we intend to make unforgettable.

Date: Thursday, August 27, 2026

Time: 11:30 AM – Late Evening

Location: Women's Leadership Center

333 Constance Boulevard, Williams Bay, Wisconsin

Getting Here & Staying Over

Travel: Guests arrange their own travel to Lake Geneva.

Overnight stays: Because the eclipse runs late into the night, we warmly encourage you to stay over and make a night of it. We've reserved a block of rooms at The Lodge at Geneva National, and a complimentary shuttle will run from the hotel to the Center before lunch and back again at evening's end.

Room reservations are made directly with the hotel, and lodging is at each guest's own expense.

Booking instructions for the room block will be available following your RSVP.

Attire: Celestial Casual. Flats or sneakers strongly recommended. Bring a layer for cool evenings on the lake.

"The stars for women's leadership are aligning over Williams Bay."

— Ann M. Drake, Chair & President

Thursday, August 27, 2026

Your Day Unfolds

From talks on the boardwalk and evening stories to dancing beneath a rare eclipse moon — every moment is built to spark your curiosity and your senses.

SunlightStarlight

10:00 AMOptional Early-Bird Guided TourSign up when you RSVP — space is limited.

11:30 AM – 1:00 PMArrival & Welcome Lunch Buffet

1:30 – 5:30 PMAfternoon Adventures & Campus Exploration

5:30 PMRelax and Freshen Up

6:30 PMReception — Thematic Beverages & Music

7:30 PMDinner & an Astronomy Primer

9:00 PMDancing Under the Stars

9:33 PMLunar Eclipse Begins & Stargazing

Late EveningEclipse at Its Peak — A Night to Remember

The Council, Lodge, Cabin, Terrace Garden, Boardwalk, Woodland Clearing, and more — all connected by winding paths through 8.6 acres of pristine woodlands on Geneva Lake. As the day's full agenda comes together, this map will become your guide: a wayfinding key to every Innovation, Nature, Art, and Connect experience, where it happens and when — so you can chart your own path through the Center.

A preview of how the day will flow across the Center. Sample tracks and times shown below — the final wayfinding map, with confirmed sessions and start times, arrives closer to the event.

Map of the Women's Leadership Center campus on Geneva Lake, showing the Council, Lodge, Cabin, Base Camp, Terrace Garden, Boardwalk, Woodland Clearing, Oak Savanna Knoll, and the lakeshore.

You Are Here

As the Sun Sets

An Evening to Remember

As daylight fades, the evening builds toward something truly rare — a reception, a special dinner, dancing, and a celestial finale overhead.

Reception

6:30 PM — Thematic beverages & live music

Dinner & Astronomy

7:30 PM — A special dinner & a sky primer

Dancing & Stargazing

9:00 PM — Beneath the eclipse moon

A Once-in-a-Generation Finale

Beneath a Rare Eclipse Moon

On the very night of our gathering, the sky offers something extraordinary. A deep partial lunar eclipse — with roughly 96% of the moon slipping into Earth's shadow and glowing a deep reddish-orange — will be visible from start to finish across our skies.

9:33 PMEclipse Begins

11:12 PMGreatest Eclipse

LateStargazing Continues

The full "Sturgeon Moon" of late summer — perfectly timed, directly above Geneva Lake. No telescope required; the eclipse is safe and breathtaking to the naked eye.

The Campus

A Place Like No Other

8.6 pristine acres on the shores of Geneva Lake — where world-class architecture meets natural beauty, designed to foster conversation and collaboration. As you explore, imagine what a gathering of your own might look like here.

The Terrace Garden overlooking Geneva Lake

Aerial view of the Women's Leadership Center campus

Aerial view of the campus and Geneva Lake shoreline

The 986-foot boardwalk and woodland ravine

Whether for 20 or 150, these spaces were made for bringing remarkable people together. We'd love to show you what's possible.

✦ Space Is Limited ✦

Please RSVP by August 15, 2026

Whether we're saying thank you for your guidance along the way or welcoming you for the very first time, we'd be honored to have you with us. Space is limited, so we hope you'll reserve your place soon.

RSVP — Claim Your Place

Kindly respond by August 15, 2026.

By the End of the Night

We hope every guest leaves having had the chance to —

Challenge

Stretch your thinking — on the boardwalk, in the panels, and in conversations that change the world.

Connect

Meet remarkable women, reconnect with old friends, and forge bonds.

Celebrate

Raise a glass over dinner and dance beneath a rare eclipse moon on Geneva Lake.

Catalyze

Leave sparked — carrying new ideas, energy, and momentum into all that comes next.

Secrets ofthe Universe