An unforgettable 9-day wellness journey of spas, healing, transformational coaching, and self-discovery in lovely Sri Lanka. This immersive wellness retreat blends ancient Ayurvedic traditions, emotional healing practices, healthy diet, and holistic self-care to restore harmony of body, mind, and spirit. Whether you are experiencing a life transition, want to relax, enjoy tropical massages, leaving a difficult past behind, healing after loss, making new beginnings, or simply wanting to travel, this retreat will create refreshing memories for you. Sunrise quiet reflections, guided deep breathing sessions, personalized Ayurvedic spa treatments to detoxify and energize, massages, flower baths in tropical settings, and a healthy diet will boost your vitality and give you rest. Afternoons are devoted to cultural exploration, nature walks, wildlife, and light immersion in local Sri Lankan culture. Each day will be topped with transformational coaching offered by Preethi Fernando. Evenings close quietly with reflection circles, and serene moments under starlit island skies. Whether you are seeking to heal from emotional loss, improve physical vitality, or simply recharge in a peaceful paradise, this rejuvenating retreat is a transformational experience to bring out the best version of you. Led by Sri Lankan born author and inspirational speaker, Preethi Fernando. Visit preethifernando.com Price includes: Flight (economy), local accommodation, meals, spa treatments, wellness workshops, travel excursions. *Does not include hotel incidentals, gifts, souvenirs. **Last day to register is March 30th. ***There is a $300 cancellation fee.

Explore the classic Italian art of Millefiori, “a thousand flowers”, and create a set of stunning polymer clay coasters. Learn how to construct clay canes to create the unique and colorful tiles that will form your coasters. Your coasters will be baked and ready to use! An $18 materials fee is due at the first class.

In this 2 day class, you'll learn everything you need to know to get started with watercolor painting. We will have an in-depth conversation about paper and pads, paint, palettes, and brushes. After the materials lecture, we'll jump right in and make a color chart, practice mixing paint and our brush strokes. After a quick review on the second day, you'll have the opportunity to paint a custom illustration created by Catherine and printed on watercolor paper. You'll leave this short, but sweet class with enough experience and knowledge to know if investing in the materials to paint with watercolor is something you are interested in doing. All materials provided. *A $20 materials fee to be paid to the instructor at the first class.

Every story needs a world to live in. This course explores the art of world-building, imagining other realms. Students will create maps, develop histories, and imagine cultures that make fictional universes feel alive. Hands-on projects will blend storytelling, design, illustration, and digital media, giving you tools to construct immersive environments for narratives, animation, illustration, interactive media, role-playing, or your own joy of playing with imagination.

Sea kayak to mysterious Malaga Island where indigenous people summer camped and where there was a colony in the late 1800’s that was evicted by the state of Maine. We’ll meet at 8:15am at a public boat launch, get outfitted for our paddling trip and go over safety rules and basic strokes. We’ll paddle 1.5 miles to Malaga Island. While paddling, be on the lookout for harbor seals, sea gulls, great blue herons, snowy egrets, sea ducks, osprey and possibly bald eagles. After landing we’ll hike the 1.2 mile trails of the island. We’ll have the lunch/snacks that you brought at the southern tip of the island. After finishing our hike, we’ll paddle back and return about 2pm. Kayaks, life jackets, and paddles are provided. You need to bring a very small backpack with your lunch, snacks, extra clothing layers, two 20 – 22 ounce bottles of water and possibly a change of shoes for your hike. If you are unable to walk unaided over tree roots and rocks, do not book this trip. All paddling gear is provided for this beginner friendly tour.

Discover why insects are the protein of the future in this hands-on cooking class! Learn about global traditions, explore sustainable insect-based ingredients, and get creative in the kitchen as you prepare and taste two dishes featuring both dried and fresh edible insects from Maine companies. All materials and recipes provided. *Those with shellfish allergies may also be allergic to insects. Presented by Sara Gross of Maine Tasting Center.

In this class, open to all levels, students will learn to paint trees with strong form, texture, and movement. We’ll study values, color, and tree forms to capture depth and character. Open to all paint mediums. Upon registration a simple list of materials will be sent out.

Learn how to sharpen knives, axes, pruners, scissors, and other blade tools. Bring your own dull tools that need to be touched up, or come to practice sharpening on some of our tools and stones. We'll cover the basic theory behind sharpening edge tools, and practice using a variety of sharpening stones. Whetstones will also be available for purchase. *Program includes all required tools and materials.