Letter from the Chairs

Wake your inner artist in an inspiring weeklong, adults-only retreat among a tribe of fellow explorers. Draw close to sources of magic, within and around you. Move your body, then move your mind and soul.

The myriad of opportunities for connection and expression promise to make the 2012 Star Arts Conference deeply memorable and emotionally rich. They are some of the reasons why so many past participants and workshop leaders return year after year for workshops in art, music, theater, dance, photography, and writing.

To many, this island haven is "our spirit’s home." With meals and other needs met by a dedicated island staff, you’ll be amazed by how much you can do in a week. The range of activities is endless — from swimming to social dancing, exploring nature to poetry reading, art shows and evening entertainment to evening chapel and quiet conversations. All will delight you with memories that will linger and sustain you throughout the year.

Foghorn, dinner bell, acoustic music, seagull cry; crack of softball bat, murmur of porch talk, mingle of social hour, fragrance of beach rose, touch of timothy grass. Star Arts is all about expanding your reach in whatever field of endeavor you choose. In this visually exquisite and vibrantly supportive island environment, we find that aptitudes in ourselves that seem dormant or impossible on the mainland come to life.

So check out our lineup of workshops and activities and set your imagination free. We encourage you to join us for an extraordinary week of creativity and community.

Paula Stelzner and Richard Waring, 2012 Co-Chairs