January 28, 2014
Star Island’s 2014 Program Catalog is currently at the printing press and will be reaching your mailbox around the middle of February. But, if you’re reading this, you can get a sneak peak at our annual publication by viewing it online. Click here to view program catalog Just like our last newsletter, the 2014 Program… Read more >
January 28, 2014
Your favorite color doesn’t have to be green, but that would be rather awesome. Star Island is looking for people to fill two new internships starting in 2014. Both internships will work under the auspices of the Green Gosport Initiative and interact with guests and staff to further develop our understanding of island systems, and… Read more >
January 13, 2014
by Sharon Kennedy, President In 2014, Star Island embarks on a new three year strategic plan with community, economic, environment, and stewardship goals at its core. Our plan is the result of many individuals within our Shoaler community working together. It also demonstrates our connections with the principles of the United Church of Christ and… Read more >
January 10, 2014
We are pleased to announce two Star Island Veteran’s Raffle winners, Brian Morrow (USN) of Addison, IL, and Melissa Bailey (USAFR) of San Antonio, TX. These veterans and their families will receive a free week on Star Island this summer, in honor of their service. We were thrilled that over 80 veterans entered our raffle,… Read more >
January 08, 2014
by Dale Slongwhite, Writelines Twelve years ago on a broiling August afternoon when nothing seemed to cool us off, I said to my husband, “I think I remember seeing a sign in Portsmouth about a ferry tour. I think if we got out into the ocean, we’d cool off.” So off we went. I stood… Read more >
December 20, 2013
Many people know Star Island for a week or so every summer. And that’s exactly what we work year-round to accomplish: to make sure that the time you have on island is the absolute best. The year-round aspect of our operation is something we’re inviting you to look back at with us in this post…. Read more >
December 06, 2013
Wrapping gifts – what a hassle, right? But you want to give the gift of Star Island this season, and trying to put a bow on the Oceanic Hotel just isn’t feasible. So do we have a deal for you: gift certificates. These nifty gift certificates are available online to purchase. Oh, you think that’s… Read more >
November 27, 2013
Star Island room and board gift certificates are now available for purchase. Visit StarIsland.ThankYou4Caring.org to purchase gift certificates available in $50, $100, $500 or $1000 amounts. After completing the online form, gift certificates will be mailed out on the next business day from the Star Island office via first class mail. Certificates will arrive at… Read more >
November 14, 2013
Sharing Star Island just got more creative thanks to an idea from All Star 2 Shoaler Roger Kellman. Roger’s idea for sharing Star Island starts with his congregation’s social hour. Many folks sharing Star Island use their congregation’s social hour because it’s a time designed for casual conversation and, well, talking about Star Island is… Read more >
November 07, 2013
Starting Monday, November 11, Star Island welcomes United States military veterans to enter a raffle for free room and board during the 2014 summer. Offering a free week (seven nights) for a military veteran and members of his or her household, this raffle is Star Island’s way of saying thank you to the veteran community…. Read more >