January 22, 2015
Every year we publish a catalog providing a description of the upcoming summer programs on Star Island. With the 2015 program catalog currently at the printers, getting ready for a mid-February arrival in your mailbox, we decided to take a look back in our archives at earlier program catalogs, once called the “Blue Book” for… Read more >
January 13, 2015
We recently came across a pile of work request notes that guests filled out in 2008 and, for a reason we’re not too sure of, were kept in an envelope in our office. Granted, not as exciting as the recent opening of the time capsule left by Samuel Adams in 1795, these almost seven-year-old notes… Read more >
January 11, 2015
Online registration is now open for our summer conferences. Click here for a list of every offering on Star Island this coming summer. Read through the descriptions, find your preferred program and register. We might also suggest picking more than one, but no pressure. We’re looking forward to seeing you on Star Island this summer,… Read more >
January 07, 2015
Star Island will host its annual meeting for Chairs + Registrars starting at 10 AM on Saturday, February 7 in our Portsmouth office. All chairs and registars are encouraged to attend the mid-day meeting. Please click here for the C+R Meeting AgendaThe meeting is led by Star Island staff including Conference Center Director, Justina Maji,… Read more >
January 06, 2015
Yesterday we shared our most popular Facebook posts from 2014, and today we’re delivering with our most popular Instagram photos. As you probably already know, Star Island is perfect for picture taking. In fact, there are three summer conferences dedicated to photography. We hope you enjoy this look back at 2014, and if you’re so… Read more >
January 05, 2015
We like to keep you informed of what’s happening on Star Island through social media like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Here’s a review of our most popular Facebook posts from 2014 to reminisce about. And when your heart strings are pulled just so, go ahead and register for summer 2015. The Snowy Owl The snowy… Read more >
January 05, 2015
Dear Star Island Community, I am pleased to announce that we have hired Pam Smith as our new Director of Development. Pam has more than twenty years of experience in development and nonprofit management. She has worked at both small and large organizations, including the MSPCA/American Humane Education Society, and The Boston Plan for Excellence… Read more >
December 22, 2014
Star Island’s mainland offices will be closed for the holiday season starting Wednesday, December 24, 2014 and going through Thursday, January 1, 2015. While the office is closed, staff will be collecting the mail so that end of year donations may be collected and deposited. We also encourage people to donate online to ensure your… Read more >
December 19, 2014
On Monday, December 15, Star Island drew a winning name from over 110 entries for a free week-long stay on Star Island during the 2015 summer. The winner, Thomas McNaugher of McLean, VA, is an Army veteran who served in Vietnam and the first Gulf War. “Star Island offers this modest gesture to express our… Read more >
December 06, 2014
Last year we scoured the Isles of Shoals for a selection of the perfect holiday gifts, and compiled them in a unique online catalog replete with ideas for everyone on your shopping list. This year, we’ve done the same. Introducing the 2014 Star Island Holiday Gift Guide. You may have thought we couldn’t do it… Read more >