February 05, 2016
Guests are welcomed and encouraged to explore the Vaughn Cottage Museum and Library. Exhibits in the museum focus on life at the Isles of Shoals from early history to the Grand Hotel Era and up to the modern use as a religious and educational retreat center. Artifacts often displayed include the pottery and works of Celia Thaxter,… Read more >
February 05, 2016
The Rutledge Marine Laboratory provides a home for a portly spider crab (Libinia emarginata), yellow sea slug (Cadlina laevis), and a school of Mummichog (Fundulus heteroclitus). There are also the usual visitors, of course, including blue mussels (Mytilus edulis), green crabs (Carcinus maenas), frilled sea anenomes (Metridium senile), rock crabs (Cancer irroratus), jonah’s crabs (Cancer… Read more >
February 05, 2016
Guests can enjoy a massage from a professional massage therapist during their stay on Star. Interested guests may request a 1-hour session through the front desk. The massage fee can be added to individual room & board bills. A large portion of the massage program proceeds go directly to Star Island. If you are a… Read more >
February 05, 2016
Held generally on Wednesday nights throughout June, July and August (with varying days in September), Lobster Night is a favorite tradition of many longtime guests. Order your ticket for this special meal at the Front Desk, and then show up for dinner at 6:15 PM. Many guests wear lobster themed clothing for the meal, but… Read more >
February 05, 2016
Conference Boats The Thomas Laighton and the Challenger provide transportation for people registered for a conference. Contact your Conference Registrar for information about boat schedules including if you need to arrive and/or depart on a boat different than the conference ferry. The Thomas Laighton and the Challenger make trips between Portsmouth and Star throughout the… Read more >
February 05, 2016
Each checked bag must weigh 40 lbs. or less each. Multiple small bags and soft bags without wheels are preferable. This really helps our staff out, so thank you in advance for packing with them in mind! In general, luggage should be checked instead of brought on the conference ferry. Consider the ferry as you… Read more >
February 05, 2016
We are in a remote location… Star Island is a small island with access only by boat. The travel time to an off-island medical facility is a minimum of an hour and may be much longer depending upon weather and sea conditions. Although there is a first aid station on the island, it is equipped… Read more >
February 05, 2016
Star Island Cancellation Policy Star Island and Conferences offer a full refund of program fee and deposit up to 4 weeks prior to the start of the conference, after which time, both the program fee and deposit become non-refundable. There is a process for exceptions in the case of extenuating circumstances*. Star Island Length of… Read more >
February 05, 2016
Compliance is expected with all federal and state laws governing the use of alcoholic beverages by persons under 21 years of age, use of tobacco products by persons under 18 years of age, and the possession and/or use of illegal drugs. Consumption of alcoholic beverages is not permitted in public areas (except if included as… Read more >
February 05, 2016
Due to the limitations of the island’s electrical system, and for safety reasons, conferees should not bring appliances with heating elements (e.g. heating pads, hair dryers, hot water immersion heaters). Conferees with medical equipment electrical needs (i.e. three-pronged outlets, CPAP machines) should notify the conference registrar.