Conferences

2009 Conference Listings by Type

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Conferences for: Adults and Families | Youth | Adults

See You in June!

The schedule for June-August Conferences for 2010 has been determined. The September 2010 calendar will be posted soon. Please check back periodically for updates.

Hold an Event on Star

The Star Island Corporation also offers its conference facilities and services to a variety of local and regional groups. If your group is interested in holding a conference or retreat on Star Island, please e-mail us at office@starisland.org.

Conferences for Adults and Families

The conferences below generally offer structured children's activities while adult conference programming is occurring. Adults, couples & families will all find something to interest them.


All Star I Family Conference

Conference Details | Conference Website

Saturday, June 27 to Saturday, July 4

This conference is completed for the season.


All Star II Family Conference

Conference Details | Conference Website

Saturday, July 4 to Saturday July 11

This conference is completed for the season.


Lifespan Religious Education Conference

Conference Details | Conference Website

Saturday, July 11 to Saturday, July 18

This conference is completed for the season.


International Affairs Conference (IA)

Conference Details | Conference Website

Saturday, July 18 to Saturday, July 25

This conference is completed for the season.


Charles Darwin: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow

Conference Details | Conference Website

Saturday, July 25 to Saturday, August 1

This conference is completed for the season.


Star Gathering I Family:
A UCC Conference

Conference Details | Conference Website

Sunday, August 2 to Saturday, August 8

This conference is completed for the season.

Theme: “Hospitality at the Crossroads” will focus on interactive conversational practices to help family members welcome one another.


Star Gathering II Family:
A UCC Conference

Conference Details | Conference Website

Saturday, August 8 to Saturday, August 15

This conference is completed for the season.

Theme: Telling Our Stories. Tom McCabe, a Parent’s Choice Award winner, will help everyone, through journaling and inter-active activities, to tell their own stories.


Life on a Star Family Conference I

Conference Details | Conference Website

Saturday, August 15 to Saturday, August 22

This conference is completed for the season.

Theme: Building Community: How can we strengthen and support the communities in which we live, be they close-knit or global, intentional or otherwise?


Life on a Star Family Conference II

Conference Details | Conference Website

Saturday, August 22 to Saturday, August 29

This conference is completed for the season.

Theme: Creating a Sustainable Culture. Liz Walker, author of EcoVillage at Ithaca: Pioneering a Sustainable Culture, will share lessons in community building.


Pelican Reunion

Conference Details | Conference Website

Saturday, September 5 to Monday, September 7

This conference is completed for the season.


Weekend Conference of the Laity

Conference Details

Saturday, September 5 to Monday, September 7

This conference is completed for the season.

Theme: The Parables: Never Ending Stories. Read the parables as scripture and as insight into understanding contemporary lives.


Conferences for Youth

The conferences below offer structured youth programming. During some of these conferences, the island may also be hosting a family or adult conference.


Young Religious Unitarian-Universalists (YRUU)

Conference Details | Conference Website

Saturday, June 20 through Saturday, June 27

This conference is completed for the season.


Star Gathering I Youth:
A UCC Conference

Conference Details | Conference Website

Sunday, August 2 to Saturday, August 8

This conference is completed for the season.


Star Gathering II Youth:
A UCC Conference

Conference Details | Conference Website

Saturday, August 8 to Saturday, August 15

This conference is completed for the season.


Conferences for Adults

The conferences below offer adult conference programming. During some of these conferences, the island may also be hosting a youth or family conference.


Conference on the Arts (ARTS)

Conference Details | Conference Website

Saturday, June 13 through Saturday, June 20

This conference is completed for the season.


Young Adults Conference (YAC)

Conference Details | Conference Website

Saturday, June 13 through Saturday, June 20 OR
Saturday, June 13 through Wednesday, June 17

This conference is completed for the season.


Natural History Conference (NHC)

Conference Details | Conference Website

Saturday, June 20 to Saturday, June 27

This conference is completed for the season.


Isles of Shoals Historical and Research Association (ISHRA) June

Conference Details | Conference Website

Saturday, June 20 to Wednesday, June 24

This conference is completed for the season.


Meditation Week

Conference Details | Conference Website

Saturday, July 11 to Saturday, July 18

This conference is completed for the season.


Star Digital Photography Workshop

Conference Details | Conference Website

Saturday, August 8 to Saturday, August 15

This conference is completed for the season.

A weeklong workshop with long-time Isles of Shoals photographer Peter Randall.


Elderhostel on Star

Conference Details | Conference Website

Saturday, August 29 to Friday, September 4

This conference is completed for the season.

(877) 426-8056
Please note: Registration for this conference is handled through Elderhostel and so deadlines & registration information will differ. Please contact Elderhostel for details.

Three workshops opportunities: Birding on the Isles of Shoals; Watercolor Painting; or Digital photography.


Writelines

Conference Details | Conference Website

Monday, August 31 to Friday, September 4

This conference is completed for the season.

Five days of workshops for writers of all skill levels.


Granite State College

Conference Details | Conference Website

Monday, September 7 to Thursday, September 10

This conference is completed for the season.

Please call granite State College: (603) 332-8335

One in the Arts: Art of Landscape/Watercolor and one in Science: Environmental Pollution.


Midweek I

Conference Details

Monday, September 7 to Friday, September 11

This conference is completed for the season.

Step back in time for five days at a slower pace fro rest, relaxation, and renewal.


Writers in the Round

Conference Details | Conference Website

Thursday, September 10 to Sunday, September 13

This conference is completed for the season.

A five-day retreat for song writers and poets. The spirit is supportive, collaborative, and creative.


Isles of Shoals Historical and Research Association (ISHRA) September

Conference Details | Conference Website

Friday, September 11 to Sunday, September 13

This conference is completed for the season.

Explore Star Island’s cultural history and natural history; includes visit to Smuttynose.


Living in Beauty: Nurturing Body, Heart and Soul

Conference Details | Conference Website

Friday, September 11 to Sunday, September 13

This conference is completed for the season.

Come nurture yourself on beautiful Star Island though yoga (no experience necessary), relaxation techniques and meditation.


Midweek II

Conference Details

Monday, September 14 to Friday, September 18

This conference is completed for the season.

Step back in time for five days at a slower pace fro rest, relaxation, and renewal.


Star Women

Conference Details

Full Week: Wednesday, September 16 to Sunday, September 20 or
Weekend: Friday, September 18 to Sunday, September 20

This conference is completed for the season.

A casual retreat for women with a mind/body/spirit focus.


Dover Yoga and Pilates

Conference Details | Conference Website

Thursday, September 17 to Sunday, September 20

This conference is completed for the season.

Contact Dover Yoga / Dover Pilates at (800) 466-0959 or browse the websites: www.doveryoga.com/www.doverpilates.com

Escape from the mainland for a weekend to relax or develop yoga and Pilates practices.


Star Island Photography Retreat

Conference Details | Conference Website

Thursday, September 17 through Sunday, September 20

This conference is completed for the season.

Join members of the NH Society of Photographic Artists for its 12th annual four-day immersion in the fine art of photography.


Star Guilford: Rethinking the Small Church Choir

Conference Details

Friday, September 18 to Sunday, September 20

This conference is completed for the season.

A weekend for choir directors and singers in small churches that will revitalize their music.


Star Hampshire Traditional Music and Dance

Conference Details

Friday, September 18 to Sunday, September 20

This conference is completed for the season.

Friendly music and dance weekend focusing on American contra dances.