Free Love and the Sexual Revolution

Barbara Williamson's memoir, Free Love and the Sexual Revolution, recounts her pioneering role in founding the Sandstone Retreat in Malibu during the late 1960s and early 1970s, a hub of the sexual revolution characterized by an open, alternative lifestyle. The retreat gained widespread media attention and drew visitors and scholars alike, fostering a community based on trust and freedom. Throughout her life, Williamson shared her experiences navigating a bold and controversial chapter of social change, sustained by a deep and lasting partnership with her husband, John.