Come Away To A Quiet Place
Renewal
& Re-creation
Learning & Relaxing
8-15 August 2009
Martha's Vineyard
Martha's Vineyard has been a favored
retreat of artist's, musicians & celebrities for generations. Since the
19th Century, it has also been the home of a vibrant summer worshipping community.
It boasts spectacular beaches, stunning natural delights, fine dining, a broad
array of recreational activities and a wide range of cultural offerings, from
galleries to musical events to historical celebrations. You are invited to
discover for yourself why
so many come to Martha's Vineyard to renew their spiritis,
reinvigorate their bodies and refresh their souls.
Following breakfast, each day will start with group devotions
and an optional educational forum. The fora will conclude by late morning
each day. Then, enjoy yourself as you like, on your own or with others. The
retreat is designed to enable you to set your own daily itinerary within the
context of an informal group of S.B.S. alumnae/i. You can come with a friend
or on your own. Either way, you will make new friends, too.
You can get to Martha's Vineyard by air or ferry. You can bring your car or bicycle. You can rent bikes, cars, boats, etc. or get around on foot or public transportation. Join us for a few nights or the entire week. Come by yourself or with a friend. We can accommodate individuals and couples. Each room is $150 per night for single or double occupancy.
Lodging: $150 per night, single or double occupancy. Rooms will have twin, full, queen and king beds and will be reserved on a first come, first served basis. Some rooms will have private baths. You can join us for one or more nights. You can come with a roomate or on your own. The price is per room, not per person. Room preferences and reservations are on a first come, first served basis.
What is included in the price ($150 per night)? Lodging only. Meals are extra, either with others or on your own, dine out or stay in and use the full kitchen.
What other costs can you expect? The retreat is designed to give you maximum options and flexibility to be on your own or with the group and determine which activities you would like to engage, from relaxing on the deck overlooking the water to beaching, biking and boating. It is not the "nearly everything included" package you experienced when you travelled with us the first time. Recreational activities may or may not require additional costs. You should anticipate additional expenses for transportation to and from the island (many options), around the island (from bus, to bike, to car, if you bring one) and meals.
What about meals? The house is fully equipped and has a full kitchen, including everything we will need for grilling. We recommend that you be prepared to pitch in for breakfast and some general meal items, but if you prefer to go out, you can. There is no requirement that we all eat together all the time. We may decide to prepare our own meals, but you might want to sample some of the island's many outstanding restaurants.
What do you need to bring? A Bible, plus anything you will for a few days or a week at the beach.
Schedule of Daily Fora (subject to revision):
Sunday, 9 August
The World of the Bible, an Introduction to the Ancient Mediterranean World
Monday, 10 August
The Search for the Historical Paul
Tuesday, 11 August
The Search for the Historical Paul
Wednesday, 12 August
The Search for the Historical Paul
Thursday, 13 August
The Apocalypse: Social Critique or the Most Dangerous Book of the Bible?
Friday, 14 August
The Apocalypse: Social Critique or the Most Dangerous Book of the Bible?
