SOLD OUT! Creative  4-day, 3-night retreat on Ossabaw Island

The Ossabaw Island Foundation (TOIF) is a non-profit 501 (c) 3.  Through a partnership with the State of Georgia, TOIF inspires, promotes, and manages exceptional educational, cultural, and scientific programs that are designed to maximize the experience of Ossabaw Island, while minimizing the impact on the island's resources.ABOUT OSSABAW ISLAND: Ossabaw Island is a 26,000-acre undeveloped barrier island on the Atlantic Ocean, owned by the State of Georgia and located in Chatham County. Georgia's first Heritage Preserve, accessible only by boat, is undeveloped and set aside by an Executive Order for natural, scientific and cultural study, research and education; and for environmentally sound preservation, conservation and management of the island's ecosystem.

Ossabaw Island Foundation

SOLD OUT! Create on  Ossabaw Island during this "no agenda" retreat.

Ossabaw Island, North End

Ossabaw Public Use and Education Trips  2026

All of the Ossabaw Island Foundation's open-to-the- public trips to Ossabaw, in one easy to browse collection. Check back throughout the year in case we've added more dates.  Information: robin@ossabawisland.org or 912-344-3900.

NOTE ABOUT WAITING LIST: To join the general waiting list, please use this Eventbrite Waiting List function. However, please email robin@ossabawisland.org to be put on a waiting list for specific tickets (e.g. Club House shared room, Boarding House private room and bath). TRIP DESCRIPTION:Be creative on Ossabaw Island. Paint, draw, make photographs, write, play your musical instruments, or experience free range creativity on Ossabaw Island. This trip is organized and hosted by the Ossabaw Island Foundation's Public Use and Education Program. Date: Thursday, February 19, 2026 – Sunday, February 22, 2026Depart for Ossabaw Island, 3:00 pm. (departure time may be adjusted due to tides)Depart Ossabaw Island 11:00 am Sunday (arrive on the mainland about 11:45am)Overview: This is a "no agenda" time for creativity, writing, drawing, painting, image making time on Ossabaw Island.Description of the weekend:• Thursday afternoon, arrive on Ossabaw, settle in to your accommodations. After dinner, some introductions and discussion about what lies ahead for Friday, Saturday and Sunday.Friday and Saturday: Do your own creative work. Island staff will transport you in groups to various sites on the island (beach, estuary, maritime forest, Middle Place plantation site, etc.). This will be planned on Friday night and Saturday night, depending on the desires of the group. Can include sunset and/or sunrise excursions. Or, embark on foot on your own for various North End points of interest for creative inspiration. You can even set up in the building if that's your preference.Sunday, Participants pack up and depart late morning.Fees include:• Round trip transportation from the mainland to Ossabaw Island• Eight meals: Thursday dinner, Friday and Saturday breakfast/lunch/dinner, Sunday breakfast . Accommodations: choose from The Boarding House, the Club House, or BYO-tent camping. Pricing reflects housing differences only. See housing descriptions below.Registrants will receive a detailed email outlining departure location and time, what to bring, and more.This trip is best suited for adults and for children age 12 and over. Minors must be accompanied by supervising adult. Questions? Email robin@ossabawisland.org. Or call 912-344-3900. (Ossabaw Island Foundation, http://ossabawisland.org)

<a href="https://ossabawisland.org/visit/boarding-house/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">The Boarding House</a> is located on Ossabaw Island’s north end and is a restored 1918 Craftsman bungalow. The Boarding House offers comfortable semi-private accommodations. Accommodations are in semi-private rooms with shared bathrooms. Single room (no roommate) available for additional fee.

Camp on Ossabaw in your own tent near the Boarding House &amp; Club House, with full access to rest rooms/showers.

The shared accommodations and bathrooms in the dormitory-style <a href="https://ossabawisland.org/visit/clubhouse/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Club House</a> on Ossabaw Island. Pillow, sheets &amp; towels, and blanket provided.

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