Upcoming Events

Poses and Prompts: A Day of Yoga and Writing in New Rochelle, NY!
Join Angela and Kathy for gentle stretching and generative writing… plus snacks!

A Restorative Yoga & Sound Bath Experience with Angela D. Taylor
A Restorative Yoga & Sound Bath Experience
with Angela D. Taylor July 27, 2025 at Vanda Gallery

Poses and Prompts: A Day of Yoga and Writing in the Hudson Valley!
Join Angela and Kathy for gentle stretching and generative writing… plus lunch!

Give Yourself Permission A Restorative Winter Retreat for Writers
Give Yourself Permission: A Restorative Winter Retreat for Writers at The Fairmont Château Le Frontenac, Quebec City, Canada. Featuring Pat Dunn, Kathy Curto, Angela DErecas Taylro & Guest Presenters Jimin Han, Alexandra soiseth & Dr. Kimberly Grocher

Workshop for Writers in Cetara, Italy
Key to the Castle Workshop for Writers in Cetara, Italy

Yoga Retreat for Visual Artists in Vietri
Key to the Castle Workshop Yoga Retreat for Visual Artists in Vietri, Italy.


ArtsFest Workshops by Key to the Castle Workshop
10/21/2023: Due to the rain, we are postponing Yoga and Bill Papaleo's Artist workshop until 1:00pm. If you were / are planning to come to either or both, please meet in front of NR City Hall, 515 North Avenue at 1:00pm. If we can stay outside we will. If not I have secured space inside City Hall for us. BRING your YOGA MAT and/or ART SUPPLIES. The Writing Workshop is as scheduled at 3:15pm at NRPL.
Saturday, October 21, 2023 – Key to the Castle Workshop is participating in New Rochelle ArtsFest.
These workshops are FREE.
9am-9:45am – Bring your yoga mat for gentle yoga focusing on the chakras for creativity with Angela Derecas Taylor. Front lawn of New Rochelle City Hall - 515 North Ave. In the event of inclement weather, find us inside in the Rotunda.
10am-12:30pm – Visual Artists are invited for an ein plein air workshop with William Papaleo. Bring your easel, paints, canvas or charcoal, pastels, pencils, and sketch pads. Front lawn of New Rochelle City Hall - 515 North Ave. In the event of inclement weather, find us inside in the Rotunda.
3pm-4:30pm – Generative creative writing workshop designed to prompt imagination and storytelling with Kathy Curto and Angela Derecas Taylor. The session will begin with a short meditation and breathing practice to tap into your creative energy. Space is limited to 12 participants. Walk-ins will be accepted on space availability. New Rochelle Public Library, 2nd Floor meeting room