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Welcome to a curated Summer Sanctuary on Fire Island; plunge into a week-long Retreat Experience of creativity, freedom, fun and renewal. 🌊 SUMMER OF WELLNESS 2026 — Fire Island Weekly Retreat Series 🌊 A first-of-its-kind creative & wellness weekly residency in the heart of Fire Island Imagine a summer where your creativity flows as freely as the ocean tide… Where mornings begin with poetry and end under starlit skies… Where community, artistry, and joy converge in one of the most iconic LGBTQIA+ destinations in the world. Welcome to Summer of Wellness — an intimate, weekly retreat series unfolding from June through the end of October 2026 on Fire Island, New York. ✨ Fire Island Pines: our Paradise destination For decades, Fire Island has been a sanctuary of freedom, expression, and celebration. From legendary tea dances to moonlit boardwalk strolls, it has long been a place where lives are transformed. Summer of Wellness is the new approach of how to visit the island —blending creative collaboration, personal wellness, and cultural legacy-building into one unforgettable experience. Each week, 8–10 participants will gather in a wonderful house on the island to co-create, recharge, and connect. 🎨 What You’ll Experience This is not a rigid schedule—it is a curated playground for your wellbeing. Creative Workshops Poetry writing & storytelling sessions Photography walks through dunes, beaches & architecture Entrepreneurship salons & idea incubators Cooking workshops inspired by summer, simplicity & sharing Wellness, Your Way (Supplementary & Optional) Sunrise beach walks & wave-counting meditations Star-gazing under Fire Island’s open skies Bird-watching & nature immersion Garden tours, architecture strolls & local history walks The Social Pulse of the Pines & Beyond Curated awareness of pool parties, beach gatherings & iconic nightlife Optional group outings to experience Fire Island’s vibrant culture Insider access: hosted by organizers deeply rooted in the island’s community Whether you seek stillness or celebration—you will find your rhythm here. 🌈 The Legacy Project: A Global First Each retreat contributes to something far greater: 📖 The First-Ever Annual Global LGBTQIA+ Wellness Manual Inspired by iconic global publications like the Guinness Book of World Records, and legendary LGBTQIA+ periodicals such as The Advocate, OutWeek, and Genre Magazine, this living archive will capture: Poetry written on the island Recipes crafted and shared Photography of fleeting summer moments Stories, reflections, and cultural memory ✨ Participants may choose to contribute—AND receive royalty-based profit sharing from the publication. This is not just a retreat. It is a chance to leave your imprint on LGBTQIA+ cultural history. 💫 Why This Retreat Is Different 🌊 Set in the magical, liberating energy of Fire Island 👥 Intimate groups (8–10 guests) for meaningful connection 🎭 A balance of wellness, creativity, and iconic queer celebration 📚 A real opportunity to publish, profit, and build legacy 🌈 Designed to foster deep community among LGBTQIA+ individuals and allies This is where art meets atmosphere, and wellbeing meets possibility. 🗓️ Retreat Schedule Weekly retreats: choose your preferred week from weeks available from June up until and including October 2026 Each experience is unique, shaped by the energy of its participants and the evolving rhythm of the island 🌟 Who Should Apply Creatives, thinkers, dreamers, and doers LGBTQIA+ individuals and allies seeking connection & inspiration Those craving both restorative wellness and vibrant culture Anyone ready to create, collaborate, and be part of something historic B2B options 📍 Location Fire Island Pines, New York — where boardwalks replace streets, where the ocean is your soundtrack, and where every sunset feels like a celebration. 🎟️ Apply Now Spaces are extremely limited and curated with intention. Early Bird tickets = $1,850 per person per week - available until 04/30 Regular tickets = $2,750 per person per week - available from 05/01 - 05/20 Weeks available: 1) 05/29 - 06/05 2) 06/05 - 06/12 3) 06/26 - 07/03 4) 07/24 - 07/31 5) 07/31 - 08/07 6) 08/14 - 08/21 7) 08/21 - 08/28 8) 08/28 - 09/04 9) 09/18 - 09/25 10) 09/25 - 10/02 11) 10/02 - 10/09 12) 10/09 - 10/16 This is more than a getaway. This is a movement in the making. Join us for a Summer of Wellness—and become part of the story that will be told for years to come. Booking of Weekly Retreats: Each weekly retreat starts on a Friday and ends on the following Friday. Each Friday listed in the events page indicates the beginning of a new weekly retreat. Participants are invited to choose the Friday of their choice knowing that that means that they are choosing to participate in the weekly retreat that starts from that Friday and that ends on the following. For example: if a participant chooses "Friday, 06/05", then that means that they would be participating in the weekly retreat that starts on Friday, the 5th (of June), and ends on the following Friday, the 12th (of June).

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