April 05, 2013
Hello fellow Shoalers! It was a wintry mix this morning, yet things are already heating up in preparation for the next season on Star. A lot is in the works to get ready for next June and a lot has been accomplished in the last 12 months. I want to take a few minutes to… Read more >
April 05, 2013
By Joe Watts, CEO This issue of the newsletter asks of us “What do you love about Star Island?” Stop and think about this for a moment…what do you love about Star Island? I’m guessing that your answer might have something to do with a sense of community and belonging, and how we’re challenged to… Read more >
April 05, 2013
With work currently underway to renovate the Oceanic Hotel’s front porch, you’ll find Star Island staff have kept busy during the off-season. A number of life safety and general improvement projects will greet guests this summer with upgraded infrastructure behind the scenes, but projects also include more noticeable tasks. Island Manager and Facilities Superintendent, Jack… Read more >
April 05, 2013
By: Karen Dow, SV Karen Lee The morning of July 27, 2012, I had such a magical visit to Star Island. Our boat – a ketch named Karen Lee – was anchored in Gosport Harbor, and while my husband remained onboard to tend to nautical issues, I rowed into shore and headed for the Oceanic… Read more >
April 05, 2013
By Linda Anderle, Former Island Registrar Everyone that has ever stepped foot on one or the other of the Isles of Shoals has a list of descriptive adjectives of every element contained in this grouping of islands. One need not compare the lists for they all register many of the same. It is the adverb… Read more >
April 05, 2013
Purchase your raffle tickets this summer for a chance to win a Paul George framed painting titled “Looking North from Star Island.” Valued at $4,200 this is the raffle’s grand prize. Other prizes include a two-night stay for two on Star valued at $350, a summer sail for six people with Capt. Jack Farrell, Star’s… Read more >
April 01, 2013
Star Island announces Personal Retreat registration is now open for the summer 2013 season. Individuals and families are invited to register online and experience New England’s most unqiue summer island located approximately 10 miles off New Hampshire’s coast. Guests may stay in either the Oceanic Hotel or one of the surrounding cottages that once made… Read more >
November 13, 2012
Dear Shoaler, As I write this letter the leaves are turning and Star is busy with activity to prepare for its winter sleep. Memories of colors of the sea, the rocks and the hotel, against the bright blue, or maybe gray skies, will have to get us through until next year. By any measure we… Read more >
November 13, 2012
With a focus on energy, waste, food and education, Star Island succeeded in the first year of the Green Gosport Initiative. Facilities Superintendent Jack Farrell announced the measured progress Star Island has taken. “Our vibrant Star Island community came together this past summer to remarkably reduce our waste and increase our efficiencies.” Star’s push towards… Read more >
July 19, 2012
The New Hampshire Film Festival is pleased to announce that in addition to the existing prize package, the Grand Prize Winner of the NHFF Screenplay Competition will now receive an all-inclusive weeklong writer’s residency at the Star Island Family Retreat and Conference Center.