Schedule

Ongoing

Book Exchange

Welcome Center Leave a book, take a book. When you arrive, drop off your book at the book exchange table in the Welcome Center. Stop back throughout the weekend to peruse for new reading suggestions and to take a book home with you. .

Friday October 17th, 2025

Welcome Dinner

6:30 pm to 8:00 pm Dining Hall Join us for a casual dinner as everyone arrives and gets settled in.

Friendship Circle & Campfire

8:00 pm to 10:00 pm Friendship Circle Relax and unwind, make a s'more, and enjoy a warm beverage around the campfire. .

Saturday October 18th, 2025

Early Morning Pastries

6:30 am to 8:00 am Dining Hall Still on east coast time, or just up early? Stop by the dining hall for coffee, tea, fruit and pastries before full breakfast begins.

Yoga with Elena Papina

8:00 am to 9:00 am Great Hall Start your day with a mindful yoga class led by Jeanette's aunt, Elena Papina, founder of ‘NYogaFitness, and a team member at Bright Bear Yoga.

Breakfast

8:00 am to 10:00 am Dining Hall Drop in for a continental breakfast whenever's convenient for you.

Puzzles & Board Games

9:00 am to 3:30 pm To be determined Board games and puzzles for all ages will be set up throughout this time. Come and go as you please.

IslandWood Guided Hikes

10:00 am to noon To be determined While you're welcome to explore the campus from dawn to dusk, you're also invited to take advantage of one of the following two guided hikes facilitated by IslandWood. Bird Habitat Hike "Discover the birds of the Pacific Northwest while exploring our wetland habitats. Get a unique perspective of seasonal birding hotspots via our bird blind and treehouses. Visit a cattail marsh and pond to search for wood ducks, buffleheads, kingfishers, and birds of prey like hawks, eagles, and osprey." Canopy Tower Hike "Take a vigorous hike down to the ravine, cross the suspension bridge, and ascend our 120ft canopy tower to get a new perspective on your surroundings. This is one of our most active programs and great for groups that want to challenge themselves."

Lunch & Crosswords

12:00 pm to 2:00 pm Dining Hall Enjoy a relaxed lunch and time to catch up with friends and family. If crosswords are your thing, grab a few puzzles to solve together.

Kids Craft Time

1:00 pm to 2:30 pm Art Studio Stop by for some arts and crafts with your kids. Supplies will be provided.

Ceremony

4:30 pm to 5:00 pm Creaky Tree Meadow

Cocktail Hour

5:00 pm to 6:00 pm Dining Hall Meadow

Dinner & Reception

6:00 pm to 10:00 pm Dining Hall & Great Hall .

Sunday October 19th, 2025

Early Morning Pastries

7:30 am to 8:00 am Dining Hall Still on east coast time, or just up early? Stop by the dining hall for coffee, tea, fruit and pastries before full breakfast begins.

Farewell Brunch

8:00 am to 10:00 am Dining Hall