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About Star Arts

Star Arts is a week-long creative retreat that happens every June on beautiful Star Island, 7 miles off the coast of New Hampshire. Star Arts is an inspiring week of workshops, delightful communal meals, yoga and singing opportunities in an embracing community. You need not be an artist, nor an active participant, but Star Arts offers a chance to express your creative side and celebrate your uniqueness in a breathtaking and supportive environment.

Join us. Make new friends. Discover hidden talents. Create a masterpiece or just enjoy the extraordinary beauty of this magical island. Star Arts offers an unforgettable opportunity to experience creativity, a sense of community and individual spirituality.

Star Arts encourages attendees to pursue any creative endeavor that interests them. We have workshops in an array of arts. Not a workshop person? Spend the week in the Art Barn, on the rocks with a notepad or in a rocking chair relaxing, reading or just musing.

Once you visit… YOU WILL COME BACK!

At the end of the week we have an Art Show for Retreaters to show-off art created during the week. (Photo by Julian Hill)
Qi Gong on the Pier (Photo by Warren McLeod)
Quiet and relaxing places are every where on the island. (Photo by Anne Nowselski)

A Sample of a Typical Week

Morning Activities:
Possible activities include: Polar Bear Dip, Qi Gong, Morning Stretch, Wake Up Singers and of course Coffee!

Breakfast 8am

Optional Chapel (Minister of the Week)

Workshops 10am – 12pm
There is a “taster’s choice” the first full day we are on the island. And then you get to choose which one you would like to do for the rest of the week. Sometimes you can switch if you would like. Also, you have the option of not doing a workshop.

Lunch 12:30pm

Afternoon Activities:
Possible activities include: Pickleball, Tai Chi or Yoga, Art on the porch, Singing or Time to do your own art!

Dinner 6:30pm

Evening Activities:
Some Possible Activities include: Poetry Reading, Workshop leader Showcase, Talent Show, Live Auction and Story Telling

Optional Evening Chapel (Lay led)

Star Arts Retreat Video

Here is a brief video that captures some of the beauty and essence of our beloved Star Island.

Video by Lori Weddell