Author: Cranaleith (Mary-Anne Smith)

We are living in a moment of paradox that came upon us as suddenly as Spring. Within pleas for isolation and "social distancing," we are discovering the deeper and more urgent call of community.

Double back, or press on? The trail map of Monhegan Island (population 65) clearly identified three walks recommended for day-trippers, so we had chosen the pleasant, 25-minute stroll to Lobster Cove.

We live in a world that is constantly inundating us from all sides with information (fake and real), often in the form of tweets and sound bites. We need places where one can stop, listen deeply and reflect clearly on what matters, with opportunities for silence and for sharing in more than hashtags and 140 characters. 

We invite you to join us this year at Cranaleith and trust that you will find in our offerings one or more that beckon you to this place of hope, this sanctuary of mercy.