GOD PUTS THE RIGHT PEOPLE IN THE RIGHT PLACES AT THE RIGHT TIME.
Before her death in 1954, Alys Enders bequeathed her beloved estate to the Society of Saint Edmund, who transferred the stewardship of Enders Island to St Edmund’s Retreat in 2003.
Some of Alys’ legacy can still be seen in the gardens, which date back to the first half of the last century, when Dr. Thomas and Alys Enders began configuring the grounds that surrounded their beloved Arts and Crafts home.
The Alys Enders Legacy Society comprises members of the Enders Island community who have made the gift of a lifetime - a commitment or provision for the missions of Enders Island through a planned or estate gift.
The Alys Enders Legacy Society honors and recognizes these individuals’ foresight and generosity with exclusive benefits. These include:
- Being remembered in a very special annual mass in honor of Legacy members and an invitation to attend the special mass
- A personalized enrollment certificate that expresses the gratitude of Enders Island community
- An Enders Island custom Christmas ornament every year
- Complimentary tickets to our annual Holy Smoke Dinner & Dancing event
- Membership in the Eddies, Friends of Enders Island