The Manos Chronicles, Odd Fellows, and Old Ways Retreats—Willow Polson’s Journey

What happens when television, folk traditions, and community collide in the mountains of Yosemite? In this inspiring conversation, Willow Polson—artist, writer, director, and showrunner of The Manos Chronicles—shares how storytelling, creativity, and connection fuel everything she does.

We dive into:

Why community is the key to making a real difference in today’s world

The unexpected way the TV show Heroes changed Willow’s life and led to The Manos Chronicles (now on Amazon Prime)

The revival of folk schools, old skills, and hands-on creativity—and why they’re so needed now

How Yosemite Old Ways Retreats help people reconnect with nature, creativity, and each other

From making soap and bread to preserving history and launching retreats, Willow shows us that the “old ways” may hold the keys to living fully in the modern world.

👉 Learn more about retreats: https://www.oldwaysretreats.com/

👉 Watch The Manos Chronicles on Amazon Prime

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