Name: Spiritual Intelligence
Start: 2026-09-16T09:00:00-04:00
Location: St. Edmund's Retreat Center, 1 Enders Island, Mystic, CT 06355

St. Edmund's Retreat Center, 1 Enders Island, Mystic, CT 06355

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has dominated the news and the world of technology. This Day of Recollection will invite you to go to another and deeper place where you will discover "Spiritual Intelligence." Jesus, who is The Way, The Truth, and The Life, shows us what is "Real Intelligence," giving us principles for living a fuller and more meaningful life.
We invite you to join us for Holy Mass in the Chapel at 9 AM. Check in will begin at 9:45. Coffee, tea and pastries will be available.   Your day will include a  hot lunch  served at 12:30 in the dining hall of the Enders House, an early 20th century arts and crafts style mansion and the oldest structure on the island.
Sample Schedule 9:00 am.............................................................Mass 10:00 am.................................Registration &amp; Coffee 10:30 am.........................................First Conference 11:30 am....................................................Reflection 12:30 pm.......................................Hot Served Lunch 1:45 pm......................................Second Conference 2:45 pm.....................................................Reflection 3:00 pm...................................Farewell &amp; Departure

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Experience the Magic of Nocturnal Painting on Enders Island!
Immerse yourself in an unforgettable night of plein air painting, where the Island’s serene coastal landscape will come to life under the glow of the moonlight.
Your evening begins at dusk with preliminary sketches, focusing on composition and the shifting tones of twilight. As darkness falls, you will embrace the unique challenges of nocturnal painting—capturing the subtle interplay of artificial and natural light while learning to translate nighttime color and atmosphere onto canvas.
Under the expert guidance of Dan DeLouise, you will receive personalized instruction to develop your technique and confidence in painting after dark. This workshop is open to artists of all skill levels, offering a rare opportunity to explore light and shadow in an entirely new way.
Each participant is responsible for bringing their own painting materials and a light source. Join us for an inspiring night of creativity on the scenic grounds of Enders Island!
&nbsp;The program will begin at 7 PM and conclude at 10 PM.
&nbsp;You are welcome to arrive any time after 6:30. Check in will be in the Sacred Art Studio. Artists will paint behind the Main House.
You will need to bring your own materials for this class.
Suggested materials:
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