Current Exhibit
ON DISPLAY UNTIL FEBRUARY 28
Envelop yourself in nostalgia, memory, and wonder this season with the imaginative story quilts of Deborah Mennett.
In this exquisite collection that has never been publicly displayed, we're given a rare opportunity to witness an artist's inner life, and a gentle invitation to reflect on our own.
Each of the quilts on display is a tender tribute to a person Deborah loves. Using her singular blend of embroidery, appliqué, and hand-dyed materials, Deborah immortalizes the books and themes that matter most to her special people — and with every stitch, the quilts are infused with the essence of Deborah herself..
In her own words:
"Every stitch is a word and every seam a sentence. The fabric hums with stories as I lose myself in the rhythm of needle and thread. By the time the last knot is tied, I've wandered through pages of my favorite memories, living once more in the magic that taught me to dream."
Don't miss this opportunity to view these intimate creations. They may never be shown again.
LOCATION: Arctic Tern Sanctuary, 434 Main Street, Rockland, Maine
HOURS: 12-3 PM Friday - Sunday (or by enquiring at Arctic Tern Books next door)
COST: FREE (donations are welcome)
Sanctuary Circle with Susan Bates
TUESDAY DECEMBER 16, 5:30-6:45 PM
In these 75-minute gatherings, you’re invited to pause, reflect, and listen to yourself and others in a gently facilitated circle.
Circle offers a place to be reassured that you are not alone, that you are enough, and to pay attention to that inner voice that can be drowned out by the day to day.
There will be no wisdom handed down and no fixing. All agree to hold everything shared in confidence.
Using poetry as prompts, seasoned circle leader, Susan Bates, guides us to reflect and give voice to what arises. Participation is limited to 10. Anyone over the age of 18 is welcome to attend.
LOCATION: Arctic Tern Sanctuary, 434 Main Street, Rockland, Maine
COST: No charge (donations are welcome)
REGISTRATION: Required
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New Moon Astrology Readings with Kate Greene
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18, 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
The New Moon marks a threshold between endings and beginnings—a dark, fertile pause where something new is quietly forming.
This 30-minute reading explores the lunar cycle ahead through a symbolic lens, focusing on the sign and house of the New Moon in your chart and the themes it activates.
Together, we’ll focus on what is ready to be seeded, what needs rest, and how to consciously tend to this moment of becoming with clarity, care, and intention.
LOCATION: Arctic Tern Sanctuary, 434 Main Street, Rockland, Maine
COST: $50 per session
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Stillness & Strings with Meghan Hunter and Robin Lane
THURSDAY, JANUARY 22, 5:30-6:30 PM
Consider this a mini-retreat for your nervous system. One full hour to step out of the chaos and into something slower, deeper, more nourishing.
Join friends and collaborators Meghan Hunter (yoga teacher) and Robin Lane (cellist and composer) for an embodied sensory experience designed to activate your parasympathetic nervous system - the part of you that knows how to rest, digest, and heal. Your experience will include:
• Guided calming breathwork (pranayama)
• Resonant vibrations of live cello leading you through each practice
• Meditation & grounding guided by sound and resonance
This isn't just relief in the moment - it's teaching your body what calm feels like so you can find your way back to center when life gets overwhelming. You'll leave with soothing breath practices AND the embodied memory of peace in your system. True self-care meets practical magic.
LOCATION: Arctic Tern Sanctuary, 434 Main Street, Rockland, Maine
COST: $30 per person
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