December 20, 2022
Writing on an Island We write in a group from prompts designed to awaken creativity. We write by candlelight in a stone chapel. We write in rocking chairs with a panoramic view of the ocean in all directions. We write with the sound of waves and gulls. We experiment with technique in a positive environment…. Read more >
December 20, 2022
Multitudes Join us at Star Island for our family conference, themed ‘Multitudes.’ Inspired by Walt Whitman’s call to celebrate the infinite variety of the human experience, this event promises enlightening discussions, engaging workshops, and plenty of time to decompress and renew. Our theme speaker, Nora Lawrence, curator of Storm King Art Center, will offer unique… Read more >
December 20, 2022
Star Island is the best migrant and vagrant trap in New Hampshire. In addition to the more expected migrants, we might see King Eider, American Oystercatcher, Lesser Black-backed Gull, Clay-colored Sparrow, Lark Sparrow, Yellow-breasted Chat, Summer Tanager, or Dickcissel, all of which are fairly regular. The bird list for the island now stands at 282… Read more >
December 20, 2022
Star Island is the best migrant and vagrant trap in New Hampshire. In addition to the more expected migrants, we might see King Eider, American Oystercatcher, Lesser Black-backed Gull, Clay-colored Sparrow, Lark Sparrow, Yellow-breasted Chat, Summer Tanager, or Dickcissel, all of which are fairly regular. The bird list for the island now stands at 282… Read more >
December 20, 2022
Yoga and … Writing, music, dancing, sunrise, chapel reflections, swimming, kayaking, rocker time, meditation, relaxation… Our conference features a full schedule of yoga classes mixed with non-yoga workshops such as creative writing, meditation, music, and more. Most days begin with chanting at sunrise and gentle yoga before breakfast. Candlelit chapel meditations and evening yoga nidra… Read more >
December 20, 2022
The Wilderness Word: Finding our stories today in the ancient wilderness tales of the Bible The Rev. Bert Marshall and Rev. Donna Schaper will help us explore faith-based ways to approach the wilderness we encounter in our own lives through the stories of biblical people who knew the wilderness intimately for themselves including Jacob, Moses,… Read more >
December 20, 2022
Star Island is the best migrant and vagrant trap in New Hampshire. In addition to the more expected migrants, we might see King Eider, American Oystercatcher, Lesser Black-backed Gull, Clay-colored Sparrow, Lark Sparrow, Yellow-breasted Chat, Summer Tanager, or Dickcissel, all of which are fairly regular. The bird list for the island now stands at 282… Read more >
December 20, 2022
Star Island is the best migrant and vagrant trap in New Hampshire. In addition to the more expected migrants, we might see King Eider, American Oystercatcher, Lesser Black-backed Gull, Clay-colored Sparrow, Lark Sparrow, Yellow-breasted Chat, Summer Tanager, or Dickcissel, all of which are fairly regular. The bird list for the island now stands at 282… Read more >
December 19, 2022
Imagination is Evidence of the Divine: An exploration of art and creativity in spiritual practice. We are a joyful intergenerational conference that emphasizes community while celebrating all the things that make us unique. Reverends John Dorhauer and Olivia Robinson will lead our adult morning program, inviting us to examine art and creativity in our spiritual… Read more >
December 14, 2022
Come spend a week devoted to “practicing presence”, inspired by a community of kindred spirits, and enlivened by the beauty of nature. Our gatherings make the most of this ideal setting, with a retreat format that balances meditation, nature encounter and community building, for an experience of insight, growth and renewal. We spend each morning… Read more >