Posts Categorized: On the Island

Bakin’ Bits

Star Island’s bakery provides hand crafted bread and desserts for island guests every day of the week. While our non-profit mission says nothing about making sure we are filled with cupcakes and cookies, we are so glad to have a bakery staff continuously creating such delectable treats throughout the years. Here are some scenes from… Read more >

Celebrating “I Have a Dream” on Star Island

At 3 pm on Wednesday, August 28, guests and staff gathered on the front porch of Star Island’s Oceanic Hotel to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech originally delivered from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. The ceremony started with the ringing of… Read more >

Staff Celebrate Garden Harvest

If you’ve been following us on twitter or instagram, you know that the Pelicans — our summer staff — have been working really hard on gardening this year. Rachel Worthington, our Sustainability Pelican, reports that we have harvested 300 pounds of produce so far this summer. She is hoping this year’s total yield will be… Read more >

Historic Star to Meet Queen Victoria

Meet Queen Victoria on Star Island during the Historic Star Conference, taking place from August 24 to August 31 at the Isles of Shoals. As part of the living history programs offered, historian Sally Mummey will portray her royal highness in full regalia, drawing on the monarch’s letters and diaries for conversation. As participants explore… Read more >

Gosport Regatta Postponed to September 28

Dear Gosport Regatta Faithful, As much as we delayed to hope for improvement in the forecast it did not. Safety first whether on the Laighton or in the competition. Piscataqua Sailing Association reps, Star Island staff, and the Isles of Shoals Steamship Company are unanimous in our decision to POSTPONE this event until September 28-29… Read more >

Gosport Regatta Weather Update

Star Island is keeping track of a storm forming in the Gulf of Mexico that may require a postponement of the Gosport Regatta schedule for Saturday, June 8. We will know by the end of Wednesday, June 5 if the Regatta must be postponed and will post a notice at that time with further information…. Read more >

An Art Barn Raising

Star Island benefits from so much volunteer help and that is incredibly evident this spring. Scroll through our Facebook page and you’ll find lots of pictures of volunteers helping out, or numerous projects completed in part or in whole by volunteers. Recently, a group from the All Star 2 Family Conference headed out to Star… Read more >

Watch and Enjoy the 4th Annual Gosport Regatta

Spectators are welcome to set sail on the morning of Saturday, June 8 aboard the M/V Thomas Laighton to view the fourth annual Gosport Regatta. Organized by Star Island and the Piscataqua Sailing Association, this historic open ocean race allows spectators to sail along with the race from the Piscataqua River to the finish line… Read more >

Eat, Drink and Be Merry at Fourth Annual Gosport Regatta

The fourth annual Gosport Regatta combines the best of a historic open ocean race with delicious food served in a unique setting on Saturday, June 8. Guests board the M/V Thomas Laighton at 9:30 a.m. and follow the event from the mouth of the Piscataqua River to the finish line in Gosport Harbor. After arriving… Read more >