February 11, 2014
This spring Star Island’s stone chapel will see two significant upgrades to its structure resulting in the occupancy level increasing to 91 people. These upgrades consist of installing a sprinkler system and new door to the structure built in 1800. The upgrades, while substantial, are designed to blend in with the historical structure. For example,… Read more >
December 11, 2013
‘Tis the season of giving and we have a very special gift for you: the Star Island Holiday Gift Guide. We’ve scoured the Isles of Shoals for unique gift ideas and collected them in this specially curated online catalog. Our unique finds are perfect for everyone on your list from the uncle who has everything… Read more >
October 30, 2013
You know what doesn’t scare us at Star Island? Feeding approximately 400 people a day, three meals a day — on an island, no less. What does scare us? That you’ve been without your Star Island baked goods for at least a month now because our season is over. Eeek! Don’t worry friends, we’ve got… Read more >
October 23, 2013
Between April and October of 2013, Star Island benefited from over 10,000 hours of volunteer work. Working on projects as varied as painting walls, mending furniture, and serving dinner, volunteers are an integral part to Star Island’s community atmosphere. Volunteer help on Star Island occurs in so many ways. Here are some examples from this… Read more >
October 17, 2013
Star Island welcomes back the Institute on Religion in an Age of Science for summer 2014 during the week of Saturday, August 2 to Saturday, August 9. Karl E. Peters, co-chair of the 2014 IRAS program said, “IRAS looks forward to celebrating its 60th anniversary on Star, where it was founded.” IRAS and Star Gathering… Read more >
September 30, 2013
The Fourth Annual Gosport Regatta set sail on Saturday, September 28 with 36 boats racing within four divisions. Star Island played host to spectators, racers and overnight guests with live entertainment provided by the Funky Divas during the race day. After watching the boat race from the Thomas Laighton, spectators made their way to Star… Read more >
September 11, 2013
Yesterday we shared news that this afternoon’s 4:25 PM Thomas Laighton run to Star Island might be cancelled due to ocean conditions; however, after reviewing the situation this morning, leaders from both the Isles of Shoals Steamship Co. (operators of the M/V Thomas Laighton) and Star Island have determined that this afternoon’s ocean conditions will… Read more >
September 10, 2013
Star Island and the Isles of Shoals Steamship Company (operators of the M/V Thomas Laighton) are currently tracking ocean conditions for Wednesday, September 11 that may impede travel to Star Island. We are currently still on schedule for the arrival of the Women’s 4-Day Retreat tomorrow, but will know more at approximately 6:30 AM tomorrow… Read more >
September 05, 2013
The fourth annual Gosport Regatta sets sail on Saturday, September 28. Organized by Star Island and the Piscataqua Sailing Association with race day sponsor Eastern Bank, this premier seacoast event allows spectators to experience the excitement of open ocean racing. “We are thrilled that this event continues and grows stronger each year,” said Joe Watts,… Read more >
September 04, 2013
As we shared earlier in the summer, there’s a lot happening on Star Island. As the months continued, even more has happened. And while we could inundate you with endless sunset pictures, we have something even better to share: moments of community. Here are some highlights from the latter part of summer 2013: A new… Read more >