October 25–27, 2026 · Kenoza Lake, Catskills, NY

Birthwork Reimagined — Lactivents 2026

Birthwork
Reimagined

Sacred Practices for the Modern Perinatal Professional

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Something new is taking root

Part conference. Part retreat. Woven together into a new experience from Lactivents. Nourish both your mind and your spirit with a mix of educational conference programming and wellness workshops.

A space to learn deeply, slow down, and reconnect with why you chose this work.

Birthwork Reimagined pairs the rigor of a professional conference with the restoration of a true retreat. Expect expert speakers, CEUs, and evidence-based practice, set in the Catskill Mountains at peak autumn.

October 25–27, 2026 · Catskills, New York

What Awaits You

A gathering of depth & purpose

Inspiring Speakers

Thought leaders and practitioners from across the lactation and perinatal world sharing wisdom, research, and lived experience.

Continuing Education

Earn CEUs while deepening your practice. Sessions designed for IBCLCs, nurses, midwives, OBs, doulas, and all perinatal professionals.

Building Community

Community built around shared purpose. Share space and connect with colleagues who truly get it.

Continuing Education

Earn Credits While You Restore

Birthwork Reimagined is designed to meet the continuing education needs of lactation and perinatal professionals across multiple credential types. We are currently applying for approval in the following categories.

9.5 CERPs

IBLCE · C2026639

5 L-CERPs and 4.5 R-CERPs approved by IBLCE for IBCLC recertification.

Approved

9.5 NCPD Contact Hours

NCPD

Approved for RNs and other licensed nursing professionals.

Approved

18.5 Contact Hours

ICEA · CTNC 102526

Approved for doulas and childbirth educators by ICEA.

Approved

Need a different credential type? We're actively applying for additional CE approvals. If you require credits for a specific certification not listed here, check the FAQ or reach out — we'll do our best to accommodate your needs.

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Secure Your Spot

Space is limited. Register now for Birthwork Reimagined and reserve your place at the Catskills, October 25–27, 2026.

Early Bird

Through Aug 15

$699

Standard

After Aug 15

$799

Speakers

Voices of Birthwork Reimagined

October 25–27, 2026 · Kenoza Hall, Catskills NY

Dr. Dympna Weil, MD

Keynote Speaker

Dr. Dympna Weil, MD

OB/GYN · Master Certified Coach

Dr. Dympna Weil is a board-certified OB/GYN, Certified Martha Beck Master Coach, speaker, writer, and founder of Prescribing Possibility™. Through her work, she helps caregivers, healthcare professionals, and high-achieving individuals move beyond burnout and overwhelm toward greater harmony, joy, and fulfillment.

Drawing from both professional expertise and personal experience navigating chronic illness, she brings a rare blend of evidence-based insight, practical tools, compassionate storytelling, and a deep understanding of the human side of caregiving.

Presenting

Nicolle Arthun

Speaker

Nicolle Arthun

CNM, FACNM

Nicolle Arthun, CNM, FACNM, is an Indigenous midwife and the Founder and Principal Consultant of Transcending Strategies LLC, an Indigenous women-led strategy and systems transformation firm. Over nearly two decades spanning the clinic, the community, and the policy arena, she has founded and scaled Native-led maternal health systems and advanced culturally grounded, regenerative approaches to care and leadership.

Her work centers healing-informed practice and sustainability without depletion — helping those who hold birth stay rooted, protected, and well across a lifetime of service. She has spent over 20 years working with traditional medicine healers from across the globe; her healing practice is grounded in Diné traditional knowledge, from the Navajo Nation.

Presenting

Laurie Brutus

Speaker

Laurie Brutus

MPH, BSN, RNC-MNN, IBCLC

Laurie Brutus is a registered nurse and an internationally board-certified lactation consultant. She has an academic background in public health, with a focus on social marketing and behavior change.

After earning her nursing degree in 2016, she worked as a postpartum nurse, discovering her passion for teaching patients how to breastfeed, and later became an IBCLC in 2020. Laurie now serves as the Program Manager of Lactation Services at NYU Langone Tisch Hospital.

Presenting

Susanrachel B. Condon

Speaker

Susanrachel B. Condon

CM, DM, FACNM

Susanrachel Condon is a Master's prepared Certified Midwife who completed her Doctorate in Midwifery in 2019. Her doctoral research centered on obstetric violence, respectful care, and promoting midwives as role models for collaborative decision-making.

Susanrachel is Clinical Assistant Professor and the Interim Program Director at SUNY Downstate, and works in a private practice providing primary care and home-based perinatal services.

Presenting

Stacy F. Greene

Speaker

Stacy F. Greene

RDN, IBCLC, Certified Grief Educator

Stacy F. Greene, RDN, IBCLC has the honor of working with Dana and shares a vision of what it means to gather together with intention. She began her professional journey in classical music and wove her way into the field of dietetics, landing comfortably in lactation where she has found the perfect mix of art, science and culture.

A lifelong student, Stacy is an ordained interfaith minister, certified grief educator, certified yoga instructor, with deep interests in Ayurveda, meditation, kirtan, animism, shamanism and mythology. Stacy's work is fueled by the belief that we are privileged to shepherd families through the birth process.

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Agenda

Schedule & Programming

October 25–27, 2026 · Kenoza Hall, Catskills NY

Day 1Sunday, October 25
11:00 AM

Early Arrival Welcome

Enjoy brunch, spa amenities, and pool access before check-in.

3:00 PM

Check-In — Welcome to Kenoza Hall

4:00–5:00 PM

Dr. Dympna Weil, MD, OB/GYN · Master Certified Coach

Dr. Dympna Weil, MD
5:00–6:00 PM

Rest & Restore

6:00 PM

Welcome Dinner

7:30–9:30 PM

Nicolle Arthun, CNM, FACNM

Nicolle Arthun
Day 2Monday, October 26
7:00 AM

Guided Meditation & BreathworkOptional

8:00 AM

Breakfast

9:00–11:00 AM

Dr. Dympna Weil, MD, OB/GYN · Master Certified Coach

Dr. Dympna Weil, MD
11:15 AM

Gentle Flow YogaOptional

12:30 PM

Lunch

1:30–2:30 PM

Laurie Brutus, MPH, BSN, RNC-MNN, IBCLC

Laurie Brutus
2:45–4:15 PM

Stacy F. Greene, RDN, IBCLC, Certified Grief Educator

Stacy F. Greene
4:15–6:00 PM

Rest & Restore

Enjoy the spa, hiking trails, relax by the pool, or connect with colleagues.

6:00 PM

Aerial YogaOptional

Space limited — first come, first served. Indicate interest on your registration.

7:30 PM

Dinner

Evening

Bonfire & S'mores

Day 3Tuesday, October 27
8:00–9:00 AM

Breakfast

9:00–11:00 AM

Susanrachel B. Condon, CM, DM, FACNM

Susanrachel B. Condon
11:00 AM

Check-Out

Enjoy lunch on your own, relax in the spa, or explore the grounds before heading home.

2:00 PM

Slow Flow YogaOptional

Venue

Kenoza Hall, Catskills NY

Nestled in New York's Catskill Mountains, Kenoza Hall was intentionally chosen as the setting for Reimagining Birthwork.

Birthworkers spend their days supporting others through moments of profound transformation. This retreat offers a chance to step away from the demands of daily practice and into a space designed for learning, reflection, restoration, and connection.

With its intimate scale, historic charm, lake views, forest trails, and thoughtfully designed gathering spaces, Kenoza Hall creates the ideal environment for meaningful conversations, deep learning, and community building. Here, the work continues beyond the classroom, in shared meals, lakeside walks, and the moments in between.

Aerial view of Kenoza Hall and the lake
Kenoza Hall parlor with stone fireplace
Kenoza Hall spa garden lounge with fire pit
Kenoza Hall sauna and spa lounge

Stay On-Site

Accommodations

Rooms have been reserved for Reimagining Birthwork attendees at Kenoza Hall.

Please note: All guest rooms feature one king bed. Attendees may reserve a single occupancy private room or choose to share these accommodations with another participant as a double occupancy room.

All-Inclusive Room Rates

Single Occupancy

Private room, one king bed

$353.13/night

$706.26 total (2 nights)

Double Occupancy

Shared room, one king bed

$280.25/night per person

$560.49 total per person (2 nights)

Room rates include the full all-inclusive conference meal plan — all breakfasts, lunches, dinners, snacks, and non-alcoholic drinks are covered for the duration of the event.

How to Book

Rooms in the Lactivents block are not available to book online — reservations must be made directly by contacting:

Marsha

[email protected]

Please reference the Lactivents Conference when making your reservation.

Rooms are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. This room block is exclusively available through Lactivents — it cannot be booked through Kenoza Hall's website or any third-party platform.

FAQ & Logistics

Everything You Need to Plan Your Retreat

Have a question not answered here? Reach out to [email protected] and we'll be happy to help.

Pricing

Early Bird

Through August 15, 2026

$699

Standard

After August 15, 2026

$799

Registration includes educational sessions, interactive workshops, yoga classes, spa appointment access, networking experiences, and continuing education credits. Please note that lodging and meal plan are not included and must be arranged directly via the venue using the process outlined on the Accommodations section.

Continuing Education Credits

Continuing education credits have been approved for Birthwork Reimagined in the following categories:

  • 9.5 CERPs (5 L-CERPs, 4.5 R-CERPs)Approved by IBLCE for IBCLC recertification. Verification number: C2026639.
  • 18.5 contact hours for doulas and childbirth educatorsApproved by ICEA. Assigned program number: CTNC 102526.
  • 9.5 NCPD Contact HoursApproved for RNs and other licensed nursing professionals.
Lodging at Kenoza Hall

Lodging at Kenoza Hall is not included in the conference registration fee and must be secured separately. Room rates cover an all-inclusive stay — meals, spa access, and resort amenities are included in the nightly rate.

Important: Kenoza Hall rooms for this event must be booked directly through Lactivents — they cannot be reserved through the hotel's website, third-party booking sites, or any other channel.

See the Accommodations section for room options, rates, and booking details.

Travel

Enjoy a scenic drive to Kenoza Hall: under 2.5 hours from NYC, 2 hr 15 min from Stamford, 2.5 hours from Albany, 1 hr 20 min from Scranton, and under 3 hours from Princeton.

We are also exploring the option of arranging a group shuttle from New York City to Kenoza Hall for an additional fee. If this is something you would be interested in, please indicate it on your registration form — we will confirm and reach out if there is enough interest to make it happen.

What's Included

Conference registration includes educational sessions, interactive workshops, yoga classes, spa appointment access, networking experiences, and continuing education credits.

Please note that lodging and meal plan are not included and must be arranged directly via the venue. See the Accommodations section for details.

Cancellation Policy

Full refund less $50 through 11:59 PM EST on 10/10/26. No refunds after 12:00 AM on 10/11/26; however, a 50% credit will be applied toward a future event.

Yoga

Your registration includes access to both Slow Flow Yoga and Gentle Flow Yoga classes throughout the weekend — a wonderful opportunity to move, breathe, and recharge between sessions.

Aerial yoga classes are also available, but space is very limited and spots are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Please indicate your interest in yoga classes — including aerial — on your registration form so we can plan accordingly.

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Space is limited. Secure your place at Kenoza Hall in the Catskills, October 25–27, 2026.

Early Bird

Through Aug 15

$699

Standard

After Aug 15

$799

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