Sunday, September 20, 2026

A Star Of A Trip

The Thomas Leighton on the way to Star Island. To pick us up from our rug hooking retreat.

Where porch rockers waited.


Beautiful scenes and calm beautiful days.

Breath taking sunsets.

Our hooking home for the week.

Candle lit chapel services. Take a candle and walk the path to the chapel.


The chapel high on a hill.



Friends forever. We are each from a different state but we talk everyday. And meet up 4 to 5 times a year. 
 I was gone for 8 days.  I have so much to show you. I thought I would start with beautiful Star Island. I have much to catch up on. See you soon.


13 comments:

Mari said...

What a beautiful place! I love the rockers, the chapel, the candles! Looking forward to seeing more.

Saundra said...

Think my rug camp days are over now. But when I was a habitual attendee there friends who met up and each of us were from a different state. We still chat but not every day. However, even the on-line hooking community make great friendships as I've learned from experience.
Looking forward to the rug show.

Chatty Crone said...

What a great time you all shared! Awesome.

Rugs and Pugs said...

Great pictures! What a fun time. I bet the candle lit chapel service was wonderful.
You have amazing friends! Tell Donna I said hi and miss her blog.
Looking forward to reading all about your retreat!

Chrissy T said...

Oh, how beautiful and delightful!! I love that you have a group of ladies that connect like this and talk daily. It makes life so much sweeter!!!

Dicky Bird said...

Oh my goodness, I love the stone house you stayed in. I love that you do these things and share with us.

TheCrankyCrow said...

What a beautiful place to spend 8 days amongst friends - and hooking! I love your little hooking home getaway and hope you have some photos of the interior to show us. The chapel on the hill - and the thought of walking there by candlelight - is captivating. How wonderful to have such close friends. I’m not sure I’ve ever had a friend with whom I’ve talked every day.

Prims By The Water said...

What wonderful camaraderie you have with your friends. Star Island sounds amazing. From the boat ride, to the candlelit walk, rockers on the porch and fun rug hooking. Glad you took the trip. Janice

Granny Marigold said...

Such a lovely setting for your retreat!! It sounds wonderful.

Red Rose Alley said...

What a wonderful trip. I'm new to your blog, so I'm not sure which of the ladies is You! What a beautiful sunset that is. That little cottage is so charming. How nice you can take a candle and walk the path to the Chapel. It sounds like you had a great time with friends. Old friends are sometimes the best.

Marcia said...

What a wonderful spot to gather. Was this in Maine?
My daughter purchased rug hooking things at an estate sale recently and is taking it up as another craft.

Jeanie said...

Oh Cathy, this looks like just the most marvelous time! With wonderful friends, doing things you love in a gorgeous setting -- what could possibly be better! I love that sweet cottage!

Julia said...

You have been having so much fun in your life since retirement. What a great group of friend. I love the rockers on the porch. It looks like a great place to relax.
With me, life has been busy but not boring. I find time is going by too fast. A week feels like 3 days. I'm (hoping ) to pick up my hook this winter.
Take care, hugs,
Julia