December 29, 2022
Come join us for a rug hooking retreat like no other, on the amazing and beautiful Star Island in the Isles of Shoals just off the coast of NH. Breathe in the sea air in one of the porch rockers, surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean. Re-discover your creativity and unwind in a truly unique and… Read more >
December 29, 2022
Qigong, Yoga & Meditation It’s time to rejuvenate! Release physical, mental and emotional stress, and nourish yourself in nature. Celebrate and connect with other women in community, as you fill your heart with the healing practices of qigong, gentle yoga, meditation, and quiet reflection. Help yourself to a healthy nervous system, calm mind, strong body,… Read more >
December 27, 2022
A quilting conference is a relaxing, dream vacation for new and experienced quilters when the setting is the lovely and historic Star Island and the Oceanic Hotel. Regardless of your quilting preference – modern, traditional, bright, or scrappy, we can all benefit from a little Island time. You bring your sewing machine, projects, fabric and… Read more >
December 27, 2022
Habitability and Your Cosmic Future: AstroAnthropology Meets AstroEthics Astrobiology, astronomy and planetary science – investigating Earth and local planets as well as planets orbiting other stars – invite us to consider life in cosmic context. This conference will weave together diverse interdisciplinary threads from the natural and social sciences and the humanities to consider the… Read more >
December 27, 2022
Connecting with Our Creative Selves In our divided world, we urgently need ritual and embodied practice. This year at FDW, we offer creative expression- art, music, and drama- to nurture curiosity and joy. Join us for a week-long exploration of beloved spiritual practices that comfort and empower. Acknowledging we live in a neurodiverse world, all… Read more >
December 22, 2022
The Stories We Tell and the power they have to shape our ministry Soul Works is a four-day clergy retreat to strengthen us for our soul’s calling. This year, we will explore how our stories shape us and our ministry. From the tales our families tell us to the anecdotes we share about ourselves… Read more >
December 22, 2022
Creative Connections This retreat is open to poets and songwriters of all levels. There will be craft workshops for each genre and ample time to share work in progress. We gather nightly to share our work and support one another’s creative process. Our participants have described this weekend as “life-changing” and “transformative.” Our focus is… Read more >
December 22, 2022
From Island to Shore in 2024: Bringing Star Spirit, Community, and Conservation Practices to the Mainland With uncertainty so pervasive in our world it feels more important than ever to connect with our home communities. However, it is easy to feel overwhelmed by the world that we witness on our televisions or phones, and end… Read more >
December 22, 2022
Story Telling Join us Labor Day weekend as we experience, celebrate, and reminisce with our Star Island family. Please share your stories and learn more about your fellow Pels through their stories. There will be storytelling events throughout the weekend. Participate in activities or relax. Your kids can participate in our Pelican-in-Training children’s program. Theme… Read more >
December 21, 2022
Up to No Good: Murder, Mayhem, and Misbehavior in New England Explore the history of true crime in New England, from colonial times to the modern era, from petty “crimes” such as breaking the Sabbath to the violence of robbery and murder. We will look into cases both cold and controversial, notorious and little-known. Sacco… Read more >