In This Issue

Winter is the perfect time to visit a place where there are no distractions. Our 2,300 acres will stimulate your senses and give you the opportunity to reconnect with nature. Now is the time to book your next off-site retreat, meeting or workshop at Whispering Pines. We look forward to hearing from you soon. Please call 401-874-8100 or email wpines@etal.uri.edu.

January Retreat Spotlight:

Leadership Rhode Island

2014 Kappa II Class

They represent an extraordinary cross-section of Rhode Island leaders from a wide variety of professional disciplines, organizations, institutions, and businesses. Participants learn from each other and gain valuable new insights as they are guided through the Core Program together with their fellow participants, who bring to the program their own training, life experiences, and perspectives. Click on the photo to learn more about Leadership Rhode Island.

Register now for our

Spring Relaxation Retreat

March 21-23, 2014

Click here for pricing an details about what is included on your weekend away from reality.

(It's open to the public, bring your friends)

A Whimsical Wedding

"This Whispering Pines wedding was special. Not in a filler word way, but in a real, real way." ~ Zac Wolf Photography

Click on the photo to read the article about Kyley Smithers and George McTernen's July 27, 2013 wedding.

Click on the video to see

team building at Whispering Pines

There is no "I" in TEAM.

Success in the modern workplace is a result of clear communication, trust, and collaborative approaches to problem solving. By working together in a fun and challenging environment colleagues learn more about themselves and each other. Strong relationships create a stronger team.

Recipe of the Month:

Curried Winter Vegetables

We recently added this dish to the menu and have received many requests for the recipe. Enjoy!

Click here to view and print the recipe.

URI Alumni Membership-Exclusive Benefits

Members receive 10% off the $5,900 facility rental for a wedding at Whispering Pines, complimentary conference room rental when hosting a meeting with at least 20 room reservations per night for two nights, and 10% off featured Environmental Education Center Summer Camp program.