Sign Up NOW for the 2026 Retreat Program!

Three times a year, The Chewstick Foundation hosts immersive island retreats designed to help people learn, connect, unwind, and get inspired while enjoying the incredible beauty of Bermuda.

Each retreat offers a safe, family-friendly space filled with creativity, community building, workshops, games, and time to recharge away from daily life.

Dates and island locations for 2026 are as follows:

Retreat	Location	Dates
Spring Retreat	Darrell’s Island	Friday, March 20 – Sunday, March 22, 2026
Summer Retreat	TBD	TBD
Fall Retreat	TBD	TBD

What’s Included

Your retreat package includes:

• • • • • • Round-trip boat transportation
  • Shared indoor accommodations (bunk beds)
  • 6 meals plus SOME snacks
  • Workshops and breakout sessions
  • Art supplies and creative activities
  • Group games and community activities
  • Fireside storytelling and music
  • Free time to relax and explore the island

Participants can also enjoy activities like bocce (Chewstick’s official game), fishing, hair braiding, and creative sharing circles.

We sleep in shared dorm-style accommodations on the islands to build community and vibes, however If you prefer more privacy or to be even closer to nature, you may bring a tent and that is perfectly fine.

Pricing

General (Adult)	$250
Chewstick Member	$175
Student Rate (Bermuda College/AES/ GED etc.)	$100
Child (accompanied by parent/guardian)	$50
Workshop Facilitator	$150

Cash

Credit card (by phone 292 2439)

Direct Transfer to The Chewstick Foundation 

Butterfield | 20 006 060 086369 100

Memo: Name – [Season] Retreat

Payment plans are available. For inquiries: chewstickretreat@gmail.com

Signup deadline for the Spring Retreat is March 17th, 2026. 

Workshops

Participants can lead 1.5–2 hour workshops sharing skills, knowledge, or passions in a supportive environment. Anyone attending may submit a workshop idea when registering if your workshop is selected you will receive a discounted retreat rate of 40%.

 

If you’d like to lead a session check out these points, if you’re into it, include a brief description in the sign up form, we will let you know as soon as possible if yours has been accepted.

Limited Spaces

Only about 30 participants can attend each retreat, creating an intimate and powerful community experience.

A sample schechule can be found here, take a peek! Boat departure takes place Friday evening, with return Sunday afternoon. Sign-ups can be made by filling out the form.

We sleep in doors on bunk beds, community style, but if there is a problem or you wish a bit more privacy, participants can opt to bring a tent.

THANK YOU to our Retreat sponsors, select meals from Rosedon Hotel’s Huckleberry, beverages and water from Barritts, ground coffee courtesy of Rock Island Coffee , and wifi support from ONE Communications.

Participant Expectations

All Chewstick Foundation Retreat participants are expected to uphold the spirit and mission of the organization: bringing people together in a safe, supportive space to connect through storytelling, creative expression, and collaboration. Throughout the retreat, participants are asked to embody Chewstick’s four pillars, Respect, Freedom, Love, and Truth,by treating others with dignity, openness, and care. Discrimination or harassment of any kind will not be tolerated, and all participants should honor each person’s identity, experiences, and right to self-expression.

Those under 18 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian to attend. By joining the retreat, participants agree to contribute positively to a respectful, inclusive, and inspiring community experience and will be required to sign and commit to the Retreat Code of Conduct.

Pay It Forward

Past participants and/or supporters of the Chewstick Foundation or the ethos of the Retreat Program can sponsor a participant or contribute toward a subsidy for someone who may not be able to afford the full retreat fee ($250). Your support can make a life-changing experience possible.

Even MORE information about the Retreat is available here! 

Gombey Festival Mural Painting Honouring Vibe Tribe

Chewstick is collaborating with the Department of Culture to depict a mural of Gombey Troupe, Vibe Tribe, as part of a series of Gombey murals we have painted since 2018. The newest mural will be painted leading up to the 2025 Gombey Festival Showcase, taking place at Botanical Gardens on Saturday October 18, 2025!

The Chewstick Community Art Program (CCAP) exists to further our overall Chewstick Foundation mission and to inspire, enlighten and heal the community. Our goal in the Gombey Festival collaboration is to honour and highlight every Gombey troupe on the island, for the immense cultural contributions they make through their art and artistry.

The Vibe Tribe mural project will be ongoing until the mural is complete. Email info@chewstick.org or call 292-2439 to get involved!

 

OPEN MIC JAM SESSION | MARCH 29 | LEOPARD’S CLUB

Join us Sunday, March 29 at the Leopard’s Club for a night to remember! Whether you’re a poet, singer, musician, or just a lover of the arts, this is your space to shine and be inspired.

Doors open at 7 PM | $10 after 8 PM
(Performers get in FREE—so bring your talent and share your gift!)

Come ready to celebrate, support, and soak in the magic of the Chewstick spirit!

 

Gombey Festival Mural Painting Honouring Phoenix Gombeys

FIRE Exhibition Artists

Meet the artists who have contributed artwork for the Chewstick FIRE Exhibition & Art Auction, opening Wednesday October 19th at CHUBB Gallery!

Support the Chewstick Foundation by buying a piece of original artwork by these talented local artists.

OPEN MIC JAM SESSION | FEBRUARY 23 | BLUE WATERS ANGLERS CLUB

Join us Sunday, February 23 at the beautiful Blue Waters Anglers Club for a night to remember! Whether you’re a poet, singer, musician, or just a lover of the arts, this is your space to shine and be inspired.

Hosted by the vibrant talented Gavin Djata Smith we’ll be celebrating Black History month, Bermuda history and storytelling in all its forms.

Doors open at 7 PM | $10 after 8 PM
(Performers get in FREE—so bring your talent and share your gift!)

Come ready to celebrate, support, and soak in the magic of the Chewstick spirit.