Autumn at Heron Home: A Courage & Renewal® Experience on Washington Island, WI

“Whatever personal or societal challenges we face, the resources we need to transform our lives and the world can always be found within us and between us – in the human heart and in community. When we fully embrace the genuine within ourselves and honor the inherent worth and dignity of every being, we unleash the power to build a better world.” http://www.couragerenewal.org

Friday, October 2, 2026   —   1:00 pm to 5:00 pm    Break and snacks provided 

Facilitated renewal activities: Introductions —  Setting our time together — Prompts and time for reflection

Friday – Dinner on your own. Optional: Hotel Washington Restaurant — starting at 5:30 pm dinner reservations for our group – order and pay individually.  Hotel Washington is set for tables of four.  Times are available beginning at 5:30 pm. We will have a list of times and you may choose your ‘table of four’. 

Saturday, October 3, 2026   —   9:00 am to 4 pm  Lunch, snacks, and breaks provided 

Facilitated renewal activities: Prompts (such as poetry, short essays, music and/or images) and time for reflection  —  Individual writing and/or other responses  —  prompts for restorative movement  — expressive activities (such as watercolor painting or other simple art activity).   —   Opportunities to be outdoors during the retreat day. 

Arrange your transportation to Washington Island, Wisconsin
Travel to Washington Island: It is necessary to travel via boat to Washington Island. The ferry boat ride takes approximately 30-45 min. You may drive on/off. Deck space with open-air seating and a heated cabin on board are available. The ferry schedule is posted by specific month/dates. Schedule is subject to change due to weather and traffic. Washington Island Ferry www.wisferry.com Phone: 800-223-2094
For more information about Wisconsin’s Washington Island: www.washingtonisland.com

Fall is a perfect time for an extended stay at Washington Island and Door County, Wisconsin. Please plan to arrive early and stay a little longer on the shores of Lake Michigan.

“Door County, along with the lands our Facilities and Parks are located on, are the ancestral homelands of the Menominee Nation. Currently, there are 11 federally recognized Native American sovereign nations in Wisconsin. We acknowledge these indigenous communities who have stewarded this land throughout the generations and pay respect to their elders past and present.”
(County Board Resolution 2021-61, adopted August 24, 2021) Source:https://www.co.door.wi.gov/1114/Land-Acknowledgement

Cancelation Policy:
If the minimum number of participants is not met by the September 15th, the retreat will be canceled and a full refund of the retreat fee will be made.
If a participant cancels before September 15th, a full refund of the retreat fee will be made.
If a participant cancels after September 15th, a refund of $40 will be made.

All materials will be provided. You are welcome to bring a notebook or journal if you have one that’s special to you.
Snacks and lunch will be provided. We appreciate that you have completed the application survey questions related to allergies/restrictions.
You are welcome to bring your own snacks, beverages or special dietary foods.
Be sure to dress comfortably, perhaps in layers to accommodate your preference. There will be opportunities for reflection in the outdoor spaces surrounding Heron Home. Consider bringing whatever you might need for the weather conditions.