December 02, 2022
Star Women is a relaxing retreat with a body/mind/spirit focus. This year we are focusing on how we look at and “see” the world around us. The beauty of the island and warmth of community can change our perspectives. We encourage spontaneity and creativity. We, and the island, offer opportunities for laughter and conversation while… Read more >
December 02, 2022
Classical and Contemporary Music 10th Season of Glorious Music on Star If listening to Bach, Mozart, Saint-Saens or Gershwin (and the occasional sea gull or splash of a wave) in an informal setting is your thing… if the quiet of September after Labor Day with the continued warmth of summer interests you… if the uniqueness… Read more >
December 02, 2022
Having been around in many forms for many years, YES (Youth Empowerment and Spirituality) is a youth and young-adult conference for ages 16-22. Our goal is to: help our conferees empower themselves, grow together, make lasting connections within the community, and explore spirituality in our own ways. Through a week of activities, theme dinners, late… Read more >
December 02, 2022
Artists travel throughout North America and Europe to learn from Doris Rice. Closer to home lies yet another adventure! Step back in time, and still enjoy what seems like a distant land; remote, peaceful, historic. Paint spectacular views on Star Island, found off the NH coast, among the “waters of N’Dakinna”, the traditional homeland of Indigenous peoples,… Read more >
December 02, 2022
Oceanside Fellowship At Star Union, our little community connects through music, stories, crafting together, and romping through the island’s wild landscape, all with the glorious backdrop of Gosport Harbor. This year’s programs include a watercolor class, a writing workshop, the shoals-famous Star Union Gospel Choir, a folk music jam, several opportunities to be led in… Read more >
December 02, 2022
A Weekend of Choral Singing Star Harmony typically attracts many leaders of church and community choirs as well as folks who simply love to sing. Attendees go home with the weekend book of 30+ songs. The three singing leaders present a range of repertoire and teaching styles. Adam Podd is a young, brilliant jazz pianist… Read more >
December 02, 2022
Drama in the Natural World Peter Alden, a well-known naturalist, will share his extensive knowledge of the natural history of the Isles of Shoals and North America. His topics will include Sea Life in the Gulf of Maine, Invasive Plants of the Northeast, Nature from Thoreau to Now, Megafauna Since the Ice Age, High Canadian… Read more >
December 02, 2022
As summer winds down, escape to a place of salt spray and ocean breezes with spectacular sunrises, sunsets and starry nights. All activities are optional, though we highly recommend morning and evening chapel as inspirational bookends to whatever else you choose to do with your time on Star. Relax in a rocker on the porch… Read more >
December 02, 2022
Searching for Life Elsewhere: Exploring Water Worlds of our Solar System. “The cosmos is within us. We are made of star-stuff. We are a way for the universe to know itself” Carl Sagan Through the lens of astronomy and the philosophical pursuit of understanding, we navigate the celestial seas, probing the mysteries of water worlds… Read more >
December 02, 2022
Join us for a rousing, rejuvenating, and inspiring week of communing with the beauty of Star Island and fellow artists of all experience levels. We will share art-making, meals, discussions, supportive critiques, inspiration, a collaborative art project, Island tours, social hour constructive art critiques, evening activities, and a celebratory exhibition of our work at the… Read more >