Spring Equinox
Celebrate and reflect on the freshness and excitement of the rebirth of nature. Enjoy this evening of reflection and ritual in celebration of spring, a season of new vitality and enegy for Earth and the human spirit.

Location:  Stella Maris Retreat Center
Date:   Sunday, March 9, 2008
Time:  7:30 PM—9:00 PM
Cost:  Donation according to means

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“It’s Spring—Come Back to the Sea!”
During summer the lure of water is strong! Come to the edge of the Atlantic and be amazed by the wonder, power, and pervasiveness of water. Find yourself at the heart of the sacred story of life. This is a program that touches the spirit of mind and heart. Integrated learning, reflection, prayer, sharing and ritual in a peaceful and gentle atmosphere enables participants to deepen a spirituality that is both related to the sacredness of creation and responsive to the environmental challenges of our day.

Location:  Stella Maris Retreat Center
Date:  Saturday, April 26, 2008
Time:  10:00 AM—2:00 PM
Cost:  $60

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Summer Solstice: “Hooray for Summer!”
Bring the kids and rejoice in the arrival of summer. This family day includes our Solstice celebration ritual, children’s parade into summer, beach clean-up, light refreshments, crafts, and kite flying on the Stella Maris beach front. This event is outdoors and is held weather permitting.

Location:  Stella Maris Retreat Center
Date:  Sunday, June 22, 2008
Time:  1:00 PM—4:00 PM
Cost:  Donation according to means

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“Discover Water - Central to Life”
During the summer the lure of water is strong! Come to the ocean for a peaceful, holistic program that includes time for input, reflection, prayer, ritual and discussion of water’s energizing flow through Earth and through all life. There is time for deepening spirituality and broadening awareness of environmental issues affecting water.

Location:  Stella Maris Retreat Center
Date:  Thursday evening, August 21, 2008 to Sunday, August 24, 2008 at 1:00 PM
Cost:  $285

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Fall Equinox
Enjoy an evening of prayer and reflection to celebrate Autumn’s bounty and beauty while reflecting on the deeper meaning of the season of cooling breezes and lengthening nights.

Location:  Stella Maris Retreat Center
Date:  Sunday, September 14, 2008
Time:  7:30 PM—9:00 PM
Cost:  Donation according to means

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“Joys of the Sea”
Enjoy a wonderful fall afternoon at the Stella Maris Retreat Center, on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean. Bid on silent and special auction items, tour the environmentally restored grounds, enjoy interesting presenters, music, wine and hors d’oeuvres.

Location:  Stella Maris Retreat Center
Date:  Sunday, September 21, 2008
Time:  3:00 PM—6:00 PM
Cost:  TBA

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For more information about any of the above programs, please call us at: 732-923-9788, or email us at: waterspirit@mycomcast.com