Star Union 2025
Star Union: A Time for Joy and Healing
At Star Union our small community creates meaningful connection through music, storytelling, art and crafting, and romping through the island’s wild landscape. All with the glorious backdrop of Gosport Harbor filling our spirit daily.
We meet each morning to start the day together with music and story with Kemp Harris. The days also include time to join the shoals-famous Star Union Gospel Choir, a folk music jam, daily morning yoga and the opportunity to participate in our rich workshop offerings that deepen our appreciation of the island and foster well being. All activities are optional, allowing you to design your own Star Union experience.
The afternoons are free to relax, hang-out, or continue to work on projects from the morning. We’ll also have our beloved fellowship hour with delicious food and beverage. A few evening chapel services along with fun rituals and game nights round out the day.
Youth Programming
Led by a Montessori teacher and a team of artists and educators, programs are offered for ages 2-17. Classes will be divided based on number of youth participants. They’ll get to play games, express themselves through art, learn to to appreciate the island’s natural beauty and build their own caring community.
Dates and Fees
June 22 – 29, 2025
Adults
room & board + $165 program fee
This helps to cover hospitality, insurance, and staff members.
Youth 5-17
room & board + $85 program fee
This covers supplies and helps to offset leader expenses.
Children under 5
no fees – $0
Room and board rates:
Adults (18+): Standard Shared: $1,265, Standard Single: $1,770, Motel Shared: $1,560 | Motel Single: $2285
Youth: Under 5: Free, 6-11 years: $585, 12-17 years: $840
2025 visionary team
- Chairpeople: Stephanie Sersich & Angel Russek
- Workshop leaders: Louisa Carl, Rob & Bill Gimpel, Kara Douglas, Kemp Harris
- Resident artist & performer: Kemp Harris
- Minister of the Week: Rev. Jennifer A. Hackett, UU Nashville, TN
- Youth Program Coordinator: Suzanne Cook
- Registrar: Bill Tibbs
- Treasurer: Tricia Coleman
- Chair Emeritus/Founder/Muse: Tom Coleman
To request more information, use the form below.
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