Events
Medicine Dollmaker’s Healing Retreat
October 3-7, 2025
Join Dr. Melissa Bird and Jerri Shelton for their second annual Medicine Dollmaker’s Healing Retreat "Navigating the Unknown - Rooting into Fall”, October 3-7, 2025, here at the Starry Night Inn. At this fully inclusive retreat, you will experience the nourishment of the mind, body, and soul, while engaging in creative healing and soul-centered dollmaking. Using the magic and meaning of the Fall Equinox we will explore what it means to retreat into the womb of the earth and connect deeply to our desired intentions for growth, change, and renewal. If you are looking for an incredible, life-changing gift for yourself we highly recommend you join Melissa and Jerri for this deeply transformative experience.
Early bird pricing is available until 4/30/2025.
artist residency
artist residency
Picture yourself walking along the breathtaking Oregon Coast, with crisp air invigorating your senses and inspiring your every brushstroke. Whether you're a painter, writer, sculptor, or any creative soul, our artist residency provides the perfect ambiance to let your imagination run wild. Don't miss out on this limited-time offer to indulge in an artistic journey unlike any other. Unwind, create, and rejuvenate in the heart of winter's embrace.
The Starry Night Inn is the perfect place to stay for your next residency. The off-season is beautiful at the coast. We offer our artist residency from October 1st till March 1st.
A room in the Victorian Lodge is available for a 4 night/5 day minimum stay starting as low as $240 + a 20% service fee & lodging taxes. This breaks down to $60 per night to stay in one of our rooms.
Our cabins alongside the Victorian Lodge can for booked for a 4 night/5 day minimum stay starting as low as $320 + 20% service fee & lodging taxes. This breaks down to $80 per night to stay in one of our cabins.
Please review our rooms and cabins and choose the one that fits you best.
To receive this offer, please call or text us at 503.738.7825.
Acrylic Painting Class
Schedule an art class during your stay with us! Dawning offers a step-by-step acrylic paint class featuring landscapes and aquatic life. Materials will be provided for the class. Classes are held in our lobby or on our front porch. This private two hour class costs $100 for 1-2 students & $50 for each additional student with a limit of 6 students. Enjoy complementary coffee, tea, pastries or imbibe with a cocktail during your painting class.
Contact - Dawning McGinnis
Phone: (503) 506-8553
Email: dawning@dawningsart.com