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The artist in residence, Dan DeLouise, instructed a Plein Air Painting workshop on Enders Island.

Bring sacred art into someone's life with a unique Christmas present!

The St. Edmund's Sacred Art Institute was honored to have the talented Robert Armetta teach a Sacred Art workshop on Enders Island.

It's exciting to see the progress in building the new seawall here at Enders Island! Learn more about the updates to the project.

The St. Edmund's Sacred Art Institute had a booth at the National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis!

On your next visit to the Island, take a walk to The Seaside Chapel to see the three doves, now at the base of the statue of Our Lady of Fatima.

An amazing community came together to help create another wonderful Holy Smoke on June 15, 2024. Over 250 guests attended the gala, enjoying a cocktail party, dinner, and auction.

See this incredible Sacred Art Exhibit, which is now showing in New Haven until August 25, 2024.

Enders Island is celebrating our Platinum Anniversary of 70 years of service! Learn more about what we've accomplished with our ministry during this time.

The time has come to rebuild the seawall to keep the Island safe for our next generations. We invite you to become part of a cornerstone in the foundation of our Island of Hope.

On August 22, 2023, our community gathered together for a special blessing and consecration of our new Our Lady of Fatima statue at the Seaside Chapel.

Part of the National Eucharistic Revival, we have been working on a unique Sacred Art Exhibit, "Do This In Memory of Me."

Join a panel discussion and lunch with Rev. Thomas F.X. Hoar and Morgan Thompson, CEO of Prevention Links. April 30, 2024, at Seaton Hall University in South Orange, New Jersey. FREE and open to the public.

Bring your lawn chairs and blankets to Enders Island on June 11, as this normally quiet island comes to life with the music of pipers and drummers performing in the gardens, surrounded by ocean views. A Tattoo is a traditional gathering of Scottish pipes and drums. Our own St. Edmund’s Pipes and Drums will perform, using traditional Scottish Highland bagpipes and through the power and beauty of their music, provide an opportunity for people to share in an expression of joy. This annual event is for families and friends to gather together, relax and experience the music and culture of the Celts. Proceeds from tickets will support Enders Island’s ministries of spiritual renewal, recovery and sacred arts. Check back for more information and to purchase your tickets.

Savor our weekly Fish Fry every Friday during Lent! Choose the time that works with your schedule! Sign up for the 5 pm seating, the 6:30 pm seating, or request an order to go! Dinner is served in the Enders House—a wonderful early 20th century arts and crafts style mansion. ​ Each meal costs $20.00 and includes fish & chips, coleslaw, a beverage, and our own homemade clam chowder. Fish can be ordered baked or fried, and the baked variety comes with delicious oven-roasted potatoes instead of fries. A $5 side of mac and cheese is available for both kids and adults alike. ​ Sweet treats will be available for an additional charge. All online pre-orders receive a ticket for a free dessert! Special desserts, birthday cakes, and pies are also available for large-party reservations. Please call a week ahead of time to make arrangements: (860) 536-0565. ​ During your visit, we hope you will join us for a recitation of the Stations of the Cross in the Chapel of Our Lady of the Assumption. Stations occur at 6 pm between the two seatings.

Cullen, a former resident of the Enders Island Recovery Community, shares his testimony of hope and recovery from addiction.

Consider joining our team of volunteers. Find out all the great ways you can help make a difference, including working in the gardens, the offices and helping at events.

St. Edmund's Retreat is pleased to announce that Andrew (Andy) L. Eick has joined its executive leadership team as Vice President and Chief Operating Officer.

Each and every day Deacon Francis Valliere, along with our video team sits down to write, produce and upload a new program for the series Sunrise Meditations. Each meditation is between 8 and 13 minutes long and a great way to start or end your day.