I've been invited to attend Renaissance Weekend again. Should I go this time? [View all]

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https://www.renaissanceweekend.org

In 1981, friends lamented with Phil & Linda Lader that there were rare occasions to learn from their most fascinating work and everyday-life acquaintances in a personal, substantive way. Consequently, 60 families shared the Laders’ “Renaissance Weekend,” their four-day, New Year’s “house party” on Hilton Head Island.

For four decades, that gathering’s spirit – an “extended family reunion” – has distinguished some 150 Renaissance Weekends: a cross-generational, “continuing conversation” among innovative leaders from diverse fields. Most are authorities; many have amazing achievements and contributions ahead. All are committed to making a genuine difference with their lives.

Each – long-time “regulars” & extraordinary newcomers alike – has a noteworthy story: often, incredibly inspiring. Hundreds of programs and activities in just a few days. Ideas and relationships celebrated. No political or commercial agenda.

Past Participants

Stacey Abrams
Buzz Aldrin
Lamar Alexander
George Allen
Jonathan Alter
Ed Asner
Bruce Babbitt
Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Zoe Baird
Evan Bayh
Paul Begala
Richard Ben-Veniste
Peter Benchley
Tom Berenger
Harry Blackmun
Wolf Blitzer
Stephen Breyer
Julian Castro
Wesley Clark
Bill Clinton
Hillary Clinton
Stephen Colbert
Esther Dyson
Gerald Ford
Betty Friedan
Eric Garcetti
David Gergen
Mariel Hemingway
Arianna Huffington
Lauren Hutton
Lady Bird Johnson
Mark Kelly
Nicholas Kristof
Frank Luntz
Thurgood Marshall, Jr.
Danny Meyer
Janet Napolitano
Peggy Noonan
Bill Nye
Leon Panetta
Deval Patrick
Susan Rice
Rob Sand
Diane Sawyer
Ted Sorensen
Arthur Sulzberger, Jr.
Larry Summers
George Takei
Peter Thiel
Richard Viguerie
Raphael Warnock
Dr. Ruth Westheimer