Woodstock Area Chamber Group
Woodstock International
Connect Globally. Belong Locally.
Woodstock International is a welcoming social and networking group bringing together people with international experiences, interests, and perspectives throughout Woodstock and the surrounding community.
A Community Without Borders
Celebrating the people, cultures, languages, and experiences that make our community unique.
Whether you speak another language, have lived or worked abroad, have an international spouse or family, enjoy traveling, or simply appreciate learning about cultures from around the world, Woodstock International offers a place to connect, build friendships, and celebrate global diversity.
Founded in 2025, Woodstock International was created to bring together globally minded residents from Woodstock and nearby communities through conversation, connection, cultural learning, and shared experiences.
Our Mission
Celebrate. Connect. Learn.
Woodstock International is a welcoming and inclusive social and networking group for residents of Woodstock and surrounding communities who want to celebrate global diversity. Whether you speak another language, have an international spouse, have studied, lived, or worked abroad, enjoy traveling, or simply have an interest in cultures around the world, you are invited to join this community of internationally minded individuals. Together, we strive to celebrate diversity, spread kindness, respect different cultures, and embrace the experiences that make our community unique.
Meet the Founder
Gigi Kuhn
Founder, Woodstock International
Founder & Senior Educator, gkFRENCH
Gigi Kuhn brings a truly international perspective to Woodstock. Born in Saigon, raised in Paris, educated in Montreal, and having worked in London, Gigi relocated to Chicago in 2000 to pursue her master's degree in education. After 25 years in Chicago, she and her husband made Woodstock their home in 2024.
Gigi is trilingual, with French as her primary language, and holds citizenship in Vietnam, France, and the United States. An educator by training and a longtime advocate for language and cultural learning, she is the founder and senior educator at gkFRENCH.
Just nine months after moving to Woodstock, Gigi founded Woodstock International in March 2025. The group has since grown to more than 200 members.
Join Woodstock International
Meet new people, share experiences, discover different cultures, and become part of Woodstock's growing international community.