THE CHEWSTICK RETREAT
A weekend
with room to breathe.
Workshops, shared meals, free time and fireside stories. Here is how a Retreat can unfold.
Example schedule: Spring 2026. These times and activities come from the published sample. They are not the confirmed timetable for the Fall 2026 or Spring 2027 Retreat. Contact the team for your Retreat’s boat times and final programme.
Friday
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 6:30 pm | Boat departs for Island |
| 7:00 pm | Swiftly unload, place your things on your bed, and head to Circle |
| 7:30 pm | Official Welcome & Overview | Tribes |
| 7:45 pm | DINNER |
| 8:30 pm | Icebreaker | Shadow Match Introduction |
Saturday
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 8:00 am | WAKE UP! |
| 9:00 am | BREAKFAST |
| 10:00am | Opening Circle |
| 12:00pm | LUNCH |
| 1:30pm | Workshop 1 |
| 3:00pm | Workshop 2 |
| 4:30pm | FREE TIME |
| 8:00pm | DINNER |
| 9:30pm | FireSide Sharing/Activity |
Sunday
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 8:00am | WAKE UP! |
| 9:00am | Personal Pack Up | Prepare for Shadow Match Keepsake Exchange |
| 10:00am | Tree Planting Activity (Beach Area) |
| 10:30am | BRUNCH |
| 12:00pm | Retreat Group Photo |
| 12:30 pm | Shadow Match Reveal (Have Keepsake READY!) |
| 1:30pm | Retreat Pack Up/Clean Up |
| 2:30pm | Load Up Boat / Depart the Island |
| 3:30ish pm | Arrive at Dock |
Free-time suggestions from the sample
- Bocce
- Kayaking
- Art
- Explore the island
- Guitar
- Swimming
- Fishing (no gear provided)
- Games
See what to bring and how to offer a workshop.
Programme resources