Goddess Star Island Retreat Sept. 11- 13, 2026

Give Yourself a whole lotta love!

Take a journey out to Star Island and an exploration inward during the dark of the moon. Release physical, mental and emotional stress as you nourish and rejuvenate in nature and a community of warm-hearted women. Time for new beginnings!

Qigong • Gentle Yoga • Moon Salutation

Lovingkindness Meditation • Self-Reflection

Join us and enter the wonder of island, sea, stars, and sunsets!
Release physical, mental and emotional stress as you nourish and rejuvenate in nature and community. Help yourself to a healthy nervous system, calm mind, strong body, and emotional well-being. We’ll practice meditation, qigong, and gentle yoga. You will have time for self- reflection, silence, and lots of laughs with new and old friends. Our time on island with connection to spirit, nature, silence, reflection and community will lead you home to your own beautiful heart and inner wisdom.

You might even transform your life!

with Susan Stibler, LICSW, LCSW, E-RYT 500, C-IAYT

& Cada Driscoll, RDN, LD

Innerpeace Healing Arts – Nurturing inner peace that radiates kindness and compassion.

Yes, I’m in!

Program Fee

$339.00

Room & Board Fee (includes Boat rides)

The rates below are per person for the full length of the conference and include boat rides to and from the island and three meals a day.
Additional fee for parking if needed.

The island has 3 types of accomodations.

The Oceanic an historic hotel has three floors of bedrooms, bathrooms on each floor, and a shower room downstairs.
Cottages have two floors, 4 rooms on each floor, and a bathroom on each floor.
Motels are single floor and each room has its own sink and toilet. Motels have a boardwalk in front of them.

Standard rooms are in either the Oceanic or a cottage and can be either shared or single.

Standard shared room - 2 beds, bathroom in the hall. Room board fee $445
Standard single - private room, bathroom in the hall. Room & board fee $620

Motel rooms have the option of either shared or single.

Motel shared room - 2 beds, sink & toilet in the room. Room & board fee $550
Motel single - private room, sink & toilet in the room. Room & board fee $780

* Please note, this retreat will include walking on the rocks and uneven terrain, physical activity including gentle yoga and qigong, and walking around the island at night. Please be sure that this is appropriate for you. Consult your medical professional as appropriate.

Presented by Susan Stibler, MSW, LICSW (NH), LCSW (ME), E-RYT 500, C-IAYT Susan, the visionary founder of Innerpeace Healing Arts, has dedicated her life to nurturing individuals, providing exceptional training for healthcare professionals, offering transformative women’s retreats, and comprehensive holistic therapies addressing spiritual, mental, emotional, and physical self-care.

Hi,
I'm Susan and I am passionate about leading transformational experiences for women. I've been a licensed psychotherapist for 26 years, leading women's retreats for over 20 years, and am a certified yoga therapist, qigong teacher, and ayurvedic integrative nutrition teacher.

These are a few of my favorite things: my Sheltie Shanti ❤, walking in nature, gardening, ayurveda's wisdom, cooking with fresh and local ingredients, teaching cooking classes, sharing meals with friends and loved ones. I love listening to the rolling waves, walking near the beach, swimming in the Atlantic and dipping in its cold water all year, and doing qigong under the moonlight. It's magical living near the coast and I am grateful to the ocean and the great goddess of the sea with her strong protective love, compassion and energy. She helps cool my fiery energy and bring harmony to my home and heart.
It's been 26 yrs. and I've been blessed with many friends, clients, and loved ones. Thanks for studying, practicing and hanging out with me and enriching my life. We all learn from each other. May the circle of women be strong, loved, compassionate and powerful.

“I am so appreciative of Susan’s generous spirit,
teaching, and love!” past retreat participant

Retreat Facilitator
Cada May Driscoll

Cada May, MS, RDN, LD

Cada has been helping her mom, Susan, organize and host retreats on Star Island for the past 10 years. She enjoys connecting with wonderful women and breathing in the refreshing sea breeze while ensuring guests have everything they need. Each year, she looks forward to welcoming everyone there!

Cada is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, educator, and digestive health coach who offers personalized and holistic nutrition counseling. She also works in public health nutrition, teaching cooking classes and nutrition lessons to individuals of all ages.

www.cadamay.com

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Reflections from past participants

"I look forward to Star Goddess Retreat every year. I have been on a lot of retreats but Star Goddess will always be my favorite. There is truly something magical about Star Island, and the retreat. Every year I leave feeling so revitalized, relaxed and inspired. The movement and activities Susan plans for us takes me back home to my body and helps me find a deeper appreciation for myself. Susan leads from her heart and spreads joy. You can't help but smile, laugh and appreciate life while on the island."

Liz Haven, Intuitive Wellness Coach

"Spiritual connection, love & transformation!
I met Susan at my first Goddess Retreat in 2011
and have been coming ever since.
There is a deep spiritual awareness that Susan shares with us, not to mention her wisdom, laughter, connection and sense of adventure. Retreat time is sacred time and an opportunity to recharge, reset and rediscover. I've made a commitment to Susan's groups for these reasons and choose to be in her presence as much as I can be. These retreats continue to have profound, long lasting effects on my life,
and inspire me every day."

Kelly Sharpe

"20 + years ago, Susan was my first Yoga Teacher. She is an absolute joy! I participate in as many of her programs as I can and the Star Island Goddesss Retreat is a favorite. Susan creates a warm, nurturing and safe environment for relaxation, restoration, and healing. I leave Star rejuvenated and inspired!"

Sheila Pierson-Roy, RYT 500

"I have been going to Susan's retreats for several years. It's the best weekend that I can spend in the year. I leave refreshed, rejuvenated, at peace, and in connection with other goddesses and my own life. The love and support received from this retreat always has a lasting effect in my life and I couldn't be more grateful to Susan."

Ellen Wood

I've just signed up for my third Goddess retreat and have a friend joining me this year! I took a risk going to the first retreat and feel blessed that I did. The minute we docked at Star Island I knew this was going to be special. Susan was there to meet us with her warm smile and effortless laughter.
The Goddess retreat is unlike any other retreat I have participated in.
Susan creates such a safe and welcoming environment that you can immediately feel a part of the group, even if you don't know anyone.

Susan's passion, knowledge, and joy for life make for a rare combination.
The retreats are planned in such a way that you can move, laugh, dance and enjoy the other goddesses as well as beautiful Star Island, leaving lighter and more connected. Since my first retreat I have joined a number of Susan's other offerings and have had my life enhanced in many ways...most importantly my relationship with myself and my purpose on this beautiful planet.

Sharon Lagasse

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