September 07, 2012
The Unitarian Universalist Association is trying to survey folks who identify as Unitarian Universalist, but are not currently connected to a congregation. The UUA is finding that many of their “Free Range” UUs visit camps and conferences including Star Island. So, if you identify as Unitarian Universalist, but don’t attend a congregation, please take the… Read more >
August 15, 2012
Star Island announces a new way to enjoy the first annual Star Island Literary Festival this August with an overnight during Anita Shreve’s visit on Tuesday, Aug. 28. This special overnight will grant guests the opportunity to take part in Shreve’s visit to Star Island including an afternoon talk, question and answer session, and book… Read more >
July 09, 2012
In today’s edition of Foster’s Daily Democrat, writer Jim Cavan highlights some of the green initiatives happening on Star Island, including our new solar panels. For a piece of sea-bound land temporarily called home just a few months out of the year, Star Island would seem an unlikely place for “green” to take permanent hold… Read more >
July 06, 2012
Between 15 and 20 oil paintings by Christopher Volpe featuring the unique geography of Star Island will be exhibited during the month of August at the Discover Portsmouth Center in Portsmouth, NH. Painted largely on location, Volpe’s paintings capture the brilliance and desolation of Star Island’s stark, light-drenched coasts and weathered landmarks with minimalistic design,… Read more >
May 31, 2012
We’re extending our early registration offer for the inaugural Star Island Literary Festival. Register by June 16 and qualify for a $200 discount! The Star Island Literary Festival welcomes you to participate in this inaugural event celebrating authors and the art of writing. In our first year, we will focus on the concept of islands… Read more >
May 29, 2012
Starting this Friday, swing by the Discover Portsmouth Center to see some fantastic Shoals paintings by artist John Stobart, as well as photos by Alexandra de Steiguer, Bruce Parsons and Peter Randall. Learn more at Seacoastonline.com.
May 17, 2012
Check out a copy of the Thursday, May 17 edition of Foster’s Daily Democrat to see the Gosport Regatta Media Guide! It tells you all about this years Gosport Regatta happening on Star Island Corporation in partnership with Piscataqua Sailing Association.
April 27, 2012
Star Island Newsletter Spring 2012 Volume XXXVIII, Issue 1 Inside this Issue: Meet Joe Watts, the next CEO of Star Island Letter from Vicky Hardy Saying Thank You: List of donors Passages Gosport Regatta Top-selling books Literary Festival Shining the Star Your survey results Star Island online 40 under 40 Star Bridge conference
April 17, 2012
With our new online application, it’s easier than ever to seek financial aid for your visit to Star this season. The confidential program is available to individuals and families that are registered for a conference and have not received a conference scholarship. Please note awards are always partial, and depend on the number of applications… Read more >
April 11, 2012
Star Island has an opening for a seasonal boat captain. For details, including required qualifications and application information, visit our seasonal work page.