Since 1988, Hedgebrook has hosted nearly 2000 writers, including Gloria Steinem (left). Natalie Baszile (right) worked on her debut novel, QUEEN SUGAR, while at Hedgebrook. It has been made into a TV series produced by Oprah Winfrey

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Nancy Nordhoff

Northwest Philanthropist and Environmental Extraordinaire

Nancy Nordhoff comes from a long line of philanthropists, yet her own brand of hands-on, roll up your sleeves generosity makes her a true original