STAR ISLANDPROGRAMSORGANIZATIONTHE ISLANDVISITWORK AND VOLUNTEERBLOG Star Island is one of the nine Isles of Shoals located seven miles off the coast of New Hampshire and Maine. All are welcome to explore the island for a day, enjoy a meal, spend the night, or attend a conference. Star is owned and operated by the nonprofit Star Island Corporation. Star has a storied history: in the 1600’s it was the

busiest

PROGRAMS - STAR ISLAND Programs Star is home to all-inclusive programming that focuses on a particular theme or topic such as art, history, sustainability, spirituality, and yoga. Star is a place to learn, explore, enjoy the outdoors and connect with friends both old and new. View recordings of

past programs

2021 STAR ISLAND PROGRAM GUIDE Contact Star Island. Front Desk (603) 601-0832. Registration/Reservations Phone. 603-430-6272. Portsmouth Business Office Phone (603) 430-6272. Fax (603) 430-6270

BOAT SCHEDULE

Boat Schedule. Conferees can travel for free aboard the Thomas Laighton and Challenger (space permitting).; The Thomas Laighton and Challenger are boats operated by the Isles of Shoals Steamship Company out of Portsmouth. The Uncle Oscar is operated by Granite State Whale Watch out of Rye Harbor. The Utopia is operated by Star Island out of

Portsmouth.

2021 UPDATE

At such a time as this we need one another. No matter where we are, Star Island will continue to be a home you can turn to, for its community runs deep, its foundation is strong and the love among us and between us is, indeed, sustaining. Blessings to you and yours, Sophia. slyons@starisland.org.

COVID-19 FAQ’S

CONFERENCES

Conferences Check out our full conference list for more information about each conference! CONFERENCE LIST Since 1897, summer conferences on Star Island have been a source of renewal and inspiration for people of all ages. Art, music, natural history, world affairs, and spirituality are common themes, and conference attendance is open to

everyone.

SUNSETCAM - STAR ISLAND Star Island Live Stream We will be broadcasting this view from Star Island on this page through the summer. Enjoy this beautiful spot. STAR ARTS RETREAT: EXPLORE YOUR CREATIVITY Star Arts is a week-long adult creative retreat on beautiful Star Island where you will experience your choice of creative workshops, communal meals, yoga and singing opportunities in an embracing community. You need not be an artist, nor an active participant, but Star Arts offers a chance to express your creative side and celebrate

you

ALL STAR 2 FAMILY CONFERENCE OCEAN EXPLORATION: OUR AS2 Standard Shared Standard Single Motel Shared Motel Single; Adult 18+ $1,041: $1,416: $1,282: $1,881 STAR ISLANDPROGRAMSORGANIZATIONTHE ISLANDVISITWORK AND VOLUNTEERBLOG Star Island is one of the nine Isles of Shoals located seven miles off the coast of New Hampshire and Maine. All are welcome to explore the island for a day, enjoy a meal, spend the night, or attend a conference. Star is owned and operated by the nonprofit Star Island Corporation. Star has a storied history: in the 1600’s it was the

busiest

PROGRAMS - STAR ISLAND Programs Star is home to all-inclusive programming that focuses on a particular theme or topic such as art, history, sustainability, spirituality, and yoga. Star is a place to learn, explore, enjoy the outdoors and connect with friends both old and new. View recordings of

past programs

2021 STAR ISLAND PROGRAM GUIDE Contact Star Island. Front Desk (603) 601-0832. Registration/Reservations Phone. 603-430-6272. Portsmouth Business Office Phone (603) 430-6272. Fax (603) 430-6270

BOAT SCHEDULE

Boat Schedule. Conferees can travel for free aboard the Thomas Laighton and Challenger (space permitting).; The Thomas Laighton and Challenger are boats operated by the Isles of Shoals Steamship Company out of Portsmouth. The Uncle Oscar is operated by Granite State Whale Watch out of Rye Harbor. The Utopia is operated by Star Island out of

Portsmouth.

2021 UPDATE

At such a time as this we need one another. No matter where we are, Star Island will continue to be a home you can turn to, for its community runs deep, its foundation is strong and the love among us and between us is, indeed, sustaining. Blessings to you and yours, Sophia. slyons@starisland.org.

COVID-19 FAQ’S

CONFERENCES

Conferences Check out our full conference list for more information about each conference! CONFERENCE LIST Since 1897, summer conferences on Star Island have been a source of renewal and inspiration for people of all ages. Art, music, natural history, world affairs, and spirituality are common themes, and conference attendance is open to

everyone.

SUNSETCAM - STAR ISLAND Star Island Live Stream We will be broadcasting this view from Star Island on this page through the summer. Enjoy this beautiful spot. STAR ARTS RETREAT: EXPLORE YOUR CREATIVITY Star Arts is a week-long adult creative retreat on beautiful Star Island where you will experience your choice of creative workshops, communal meals, yoga and singing opportunities in an embracing community. You need not be an artist, nor an active participant, but Star Arts offers a chance to express your creative side and celebrate

you

ALL STAR 2 FAMILY CONFERENCE OCEAN EXPLORATION: OUR AS2 Standard Shared Standard Single Motel Shared Motel Single; Adult 18+ $1,041: $1,416: $1,282: $1,881

VISIT - STAR ISLAND

The best way to visit Star Island is to sign up for one of our many programs (or "conferences") open to all. For day visitors, Star Island offers a free tender service for boaters to get to the island from Gosport Harbor. Visitors are welcome to take a self-guided tour, grab a bite to eat Read more >

2021 UPDATE

A message from the Island Minister, Sophia Lyons: In response to the varied difficulties some of our Star Island community members are holding, we have assembled a passionate and energized Star Island Pastoral Care Team whose sole aim is to offer ministerial support and presence in your time of need.Please don’t hesitate

COVID-19 FAQ’S

FAQ Page Updated June 2, 2021 While this is an uncertain time, we have been planning for our 2021 season for many months now, and it is starting to come into shape. We are all in this together, and we have appreciated hearing from many people in

ISLAND TOUR

Island Tour. Star Island is located ten miles off the coast of New Hampshire. It is the second largest of the nine islands that make up the Isles of Shoals and its historic Oceanic House and adjacent buildings become the village home for thousands of visitors each summer. The nonprofit Star Island Corporation has owned and operated

Star Island

WORK AND VOLUNTEER

Work & Volunteer Star Island Corporation owns and operates Star Island in the Isles of Shoals, New Hampshire. The island is ten miles from mainland New Hampshire and is operated as a seasonal religious and educational conference facility. The Corporation generates and manages all its own utilities (water, waste, power) and operates its own first STAR ISLAND REGISTRATION OPENS Star Island Registration Opens. December 19, 2019. Your first steps on Star Island this summer are one step closer now that registration is open. From those first moments of conversation on the boat, to workshop discussions budging into lunch — your favorite Star Island moments are a handful of months away. We invite you to register now to CONTACT US - STAR ISLAND Locations. Star Island Isles of Shoals Rye, NH; Star Island Business Office Morton-Benedict House 30 Middle Street Portsmouth, NH 03801 Get directions to the office WRITELINES: WRITING ON AN ISLAND Writing on an Island We write in a group from prompts designed to awaken creativity. We write by candlelight in a stone chapel. We write in rocking chairs with a panoramic view of the ocean in all directions. We write with the sound of waves and gulls. We experiment with technique in a positive environment. Designed Read more > LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT & STAR ISLAND SONG Land Acknowledgement & Star Island Song As a summer gathering spot for families and individuals, people are able to enjoy the natural wonder of Star Island and the Isles of Shoals. Star Island, and those islands around it, hold a special meaning for many people. Part of spending time on Star Island is acknowledging the Read more > THE GIFT SHOP IS NOW ONLINE! The Gift Shop is Now Online! September 05, 2007. Exciting news from the ISAUU —the Gift Shop has opened an online store with CafePress. This is the only official place to buy Star Island cards, calendars, and more when you’re back on the mainland—all proceeds from the ISAUU support Star Island in a myriad of ways, including conference STAR ISLANDPROGRAMSORGANIZATIONTHE ISLANDVISITWORK AND VOLUNTEERBLOG Star Island is one of the nine Isles of Shoals located seven miles off the coast of New Hampshire and Maine. All are welcome to explore the island for a day, enjoy a meal, spend the night, or attend a conference. Star is owned and operated by the nonprofit Star Island Corporation. Star has a storied history: in the 1600’s it was the

busiest

VISIT - STAR ISLAND

The best way to visit Star Island is to sign up for one of our many programs (or "conferences") open to all. For day visitors, Star Island offers a free tender service for boaters to get to the island from Gosport Harbor. Visitors are welcome to take a self-guided tour, grab a bite to eat Read more > PROGRAMS - STAR ISLAND Programs Star is home to all-inclusive programming that focuses on a particular theme or topic such as art, history, sustainability, spirituality, and yoga. Star is a place to learn, explore, enjoy the outdoors and connect with friends both old and new. View recordings of

past programs

BOAT SCHEDULE

Boat Schedule. Conferees can travel for free aboard the Thomas Laighton and Challenger (space permitting).; The Thomas Laighton and Challenger are boats operated by the Isles of Shoals Steamship Company out of Portsmouth. The Uncle Oscar is operated by Granite State Whale Watch out of Rye Harbor. The Utopia is operated by Star Island out of

Portsmouth.

CONFERENCES

Conferences Check out our full conference list for more information about each conference! CONFERENCE LIST Since 1897, summer conferences on Star Island have been a source of renewal and inspiration for people of all ages. Art, music, natural history, world affairs, and spirituality are common themes, and conference attendance is open to

everyone.

STAR ARTS RETREAT: EXPLORE YOUR CREATIVITY Star Arts is a week-long adult creative retreat on beautiful Star Island where you will experience your choice of creative workshops, communal meals, yoga and singing opportunities in an embracing community. You need not be an artist, nor an active participant, but Star Arts offers a chance to express your creative side and celebrate

you

STAR ISLAND REGISTRATION OPENS Star Island Registration Opens. December 19, 2019. Your first steps on Star Island this summer are one step closer now that registration is open. From those first moments of conversation on the boat, to workshop discussions budging into lunch — your favorite Star Island moments are a handful of months away. We invite you to register now to SUNSETCAM - STAR ISLAND Star Island Live Stream We will be broadcasting this view from Star Island on this page through the summer. Enjoy this beautiful spot. ALL STAR 2 FAMILY CONFERENCE OCEAN EXPLORATION: OUR AS2 Standard Shared Standard Single Motel Shared Motel Single; Adult 18+ $1,041: $1,416: $1,282: $1,881 GATSBY ON THE ISLES: SUMMER SOIREE ON STAR ISLAND Regarding overnight accommodations on Star Island, dining options, room registration, etc., please contact Star Island at (603) 430-6272 or by emailing the registrar, Mike Bray. Follow the Gatsby on the Isles Facebook page for updates. Sponsored by Old as Adam Antiques & Vintage Haberdashery, 33 Ceres Street, Portsmouth, NH. STAR ISLANDPROGRAMSORGANIZATIONTHE ISLANDVISITWORK AND VOLUNTEERBLOG Star Island is one of the nine Isles of Shoals located seven miles off the coast of New Hampshire and Maine. All are welcome to explore the island for a day, enjoy a meal, spend the night, or attend a conference. Star is owned and operated by the nonprofit Star Island Corporation. Star has a storied history: in the 1600’s it was the

busiest

VISIT - STAR ISLAND

The best way to visit Star Island is to sign up for one of our many programs (or "conferences") open to all. For day visitors, Star Island offers a free tender service for boaters to get to the island from Gosport Harbor. Visitors are welcome to take a self-guided tour, grab a bite to eat Read more > PROGRAMS - STAR ISLAND Programs Star is home to all-inclusive programming that focuses on a particular theme or topic such as art, history, sustainability, spirituality, and yoga. Star is a place to learn, explore, enjoy the outdoors and connect with friends both old and new. View recordings of

past programs

BOAT SCHEDULE

Boat Schedule. Conferees can travel for free aboard the Thomas Laighton and Challenger (space permitting).; The Thomas Laighton and Challenger are boats operated by the Isles of Shoals Steamship Company out of Portsmouth. The Uncle Oscar is operated by Granite State Whale Watch out of Rye Harbor. The Utopia is operated by Star Island out of

Portsmouth.

CONFERENCES

Conferences Check out our full conference list for more information about each conference! CONFERENCE LIST Since 1897, summer conferences on Star Island have been a source of renewal and inspiration for people of all ages. Art, music, natural history, world affairs, and spirituality are common themes, and conference attendance is open to

everyone.

STAR ARTS RETREAT: EXPLORE YOUR CREATIVITY Star Arts is a week-long adult creative retreat on beautiful Star Island where you will experience your choice of creative workshops, communal meals, yoga and singing opportunities in an embracing community. You need not be an artist, nor an active participant, but Star Arts offers a chance to express your creative side and celebrate

you

STAR ISLAND REGISTRATION OPENS Star Island Registration Opens. December 19, 2019. Your first steps on Star Island this summer are one step closer now that registration is open. From those first moments of conversation on the boat, to workshop discussions budging into lunch — your favorite Star Island moments are a handful of months away. We invite you to register now to SUNSETCAM - STAR ISLAND Star Island Live Stream We will be broadcasting this view from Star Island on this page through the summer. Enjoy this beautiful spot. ALL STAR 2 FAMILY CONFERENCE OCEAN EXPLORATION: OUR AS2 Standard Shared Standard Single Motel Shared Motel Single; Adult 18+ $1,041: $1,416: $1,282: $1,881 GATSBY ON THE ISLES: SUMMER SOIREE ON STAR ISLAND Regarding overnight accommodations on Star Island, dining options, room registration, etc., please contact Star Island at (603) 430-6272 or by emailing the registrar, Mike Bray. Follow the Gatsby on the Isles Facebook page for updates. Sponsored by Old as Adam Antiques & Vintage Haberdashery, 33 Ceres Street, Portsmouth, NH. PROGRAMS - STAR ISLAND Programs Star is home to all-inclusive programming that focuses on a particular theme or topic such as art, history, sustainability, spirituality, and yoga. Star is a place to learn, explore, enjoy the outdoors and connect with friends both old and new. View recordings of

past programs

ACCOMMODATIONS

Accommodations Life on Star Island is comfortable, but not modern in part due to our commitment to conservation of resources. Living quarters in the main hotel and cottages have shared bathroom facilities for each floor. Each bed is made with sheets, an acrylic blanket, a wool blanket, a bedspread, and a pillow. Extra blankets and

Read more >

HISTORY AND GEOGRAPHY History Star Island is within the waters of N’dakinna, the traditional lands and waterways of the Abenaki, Pennacook and other related Wabanaki Peoples past and present. We acknowledge and honor with gratitude the land itself and the people who have stewarded it throughout the generations. Archaeological excavations on the Isles of Shoals indicate that Native VISITING FOR THE DAY Visiting For The Day Star Island’s open season runs from mid-June until mid-September. You are welcome to visit the grounds then, from 8 a.m. until sunset. If you would like to extend your stay, you are welcome on Star Island at one of our conferences or for your own personal or family retreat. CONTACT US - STAR ISLAND Locations. Star Island Isles of Shoals Rye, NH; Star Island Business Office Morton-Benedict House 30 Middle Street Portsmouth, NH 03801 Get directions to the office

PRAYERFUL GATHERING

Prayerful Gathering. August 12, 2020. On Wednesday, August 12th, at 11:30am EST, join us for a time of community prayer and meditation led by our Island Minister, Sophia Lyons. This will be a short contemplative gathering that we hope might offer comfort, community and spiritual sustenance. It will be good to be together.

WORK AND VOLUNTEER

Work & Volunteer Star Island Corporation owns and operates Star Island in the Isles of Shoals, New Hampshire. The island is ten miles from mainland New Hampshire and is operated as a seasonal religious and educational conference facility. The Corporation generates and manages all its own utilities (water, waste, power) and operates its own first COMMUNITY PRAYER AND MEDITATION On Wednesday, June 17th, at 11:30am EST, join us for a time of community prayer and meditation led by our Island Minister, Sophia Lyons. This will be a short contemplative gathering that we hope might offer comfort, community and spiritual sustenance. It will be good to be together. Join Zoom Meeting WRITELINES: WRITING ON AN ISLAND Writing on an Island We write in a group from prompts designed to awaken creativity. We write by candlelight in a stone chapel. We write in rocking chairs with a panoramic view of the ocean in all directions. We write with the sound of waves and gulls. We experiment with technique in a positive environment. Designed Read more > LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT & STAR ISLAND SONG Land Acknowledgement & Star Island Song As a summer gathering spot for families and individuals, people are able to enjoy the natural wonder of Star Island and the Isles of Shoals. Star Island, and those islands around it, hold a special meaning for many people. Part of spending time on Star Island is acknowledging the Read more > STAR ISLANDPROGRAMSORGANIZATIONTHE ISLANDVISITWORK AND VOLUNTEERBLOG Star Island is one of the nine Isles of Shoals located seven miles off the coast of New Hampshire and Maine. All are welcome to explore the island for a day, enjoy a meal, spend the night, or attend a conference. Star is owned and operated by the nonprofit Star Island Corporation. Star has a storied history: in the 1600’s it was the

busiest

VISIT - STAR ISLAND

The best way to visit Star Island is to sign up for one of our many programs (or "conferences") open to all. For day visitors, Star Island offers a free tender service for boaters to get to the island from Gosport Harbor. Visitors are welcome to take a self-guided tour, grab a bite to eat Read more > PROGRAMS - STAR ISLAND Programs Star is home to all-inclusive programming that focuses on a particular theme or topic such as art, history, sustainability, spirituality, and yoga. Star is a place to learn, explore, enjoy the outdoors and connect with friends both old and new. View recordings of

past programs

BOAT SCHEDULE

Boat Schedule. Conferees can travel for free aboard the Thomas Laighton and Challenger (space permitting).; The Thomas Laighton and Challenger are boats operated by the Isles of Shoals Steamship Company out of Portsmouth. The Uncle Oscar is operated by Granite State Whale Watch out of Rye Harbor. The Utopia is operated by Star Island out of

Portsmouth.

CONFERENCES

Conferences Check out our full conference list for more information about each conference! CONFERENCE LIST Since 1897, summer conferences on Star Island have been a source of renewal and inspiration for people of all ages. Art, music, natural history, world affairs, and spirituality are common themes, and conference attendance is open to

everyone.

STAR ARTS RETREAT: EXPLORE YOUR CREATIVITY Star Arts is a week-long adult creative retreat on beautiful Star Island where you will experience your choice of creative workshops, communal meals, yoga and singing opportunities in an embracing community. You need not be an artist, nor an active participant, but Star Arts offers a chance to express your creative side and celebrate

you

STAR ISLAND REGISTRATION OPENS Star Island Registration Opens. December 19, 2019. Your first steps on Star Island this summer are one step closer now that registration is open. From those first moments of conversation on the boat, to workshop discussions budging into lunch — your favorite Star Island moments are a handful of months away. We invite you to register now to SUNSETCAM - STAR ISLAND Star Island Live Stream We will be broadcasting this view from Star Island on this page through the summer. Enjoy this beautiful spot. ALL STAR 2 FAMILY CONFERENCE OCEAN EXPLORATION: OUR AS2 Standard Shared Standard Single Motel Shared Motel Single; Adult 18+ $1,041: $1,416: $1,282: $1,881 GATSBY ON THE ISLES: SUMMER SOIREE ON STAR ISLAND Regarding overnight accommodations on Star Island, dining options, room registration, etc., please contact Star Island at (603) 430-6272 or by emailing the registrar, Mike Bray. Follow the Gatsby on the Isles Facebook page for updates. Sponsored by Old as Adam Antiques & Vintage Haberdashery, 33 Ceres Street, Portsmouth, NH. STAR ISLANDPROGRAMSORGANIZATIONTHE ISLANDVISITWORK AND VOLUNTEERBLOG Star Island is one of the nine Isles of Shoals located seven miles off the coast of New Hampshire and Maine. All are welcome to explore the island for a day, enjoy a meal, spend the night, or attend a conference. Star is owned and operated by the nonprofit Star Island Corporation. Star has a storied history: in the 1600’s it was the

busiest

VISIT - STAR ISLAND

The best way to visit Star Island is to sign up for one of our many programs (or "conferences") open to all. For day visitors, Star Island offers a free tender service for boaters to get to the island from Gosport Harbor. Visitors are welcome to take a self-guided tour, grab a bite to eat Read more > PROGRAMS - STAR ISLAND Programs Star is home to all-inclusive programming that focuses on a particular theme or topic such as art, history, sustainability, spirituality, and yoga. Star is a place to learn, explore, enjoy the outdoors and connect with friends both old and new. View recordings of

past programs

BOAT SCHEDULE

Boat Schedule. Conferees can travel for free aboard the Thomas Laighton and Challenger (space permitting).; The Thomas Laighton and Challenger are boats operated by the Isles of Shoals Steamship Company out of Portsmouth. The Uncle Oscar is operated by Granite State Whale Watch out of Rye Harbor. The Utopia is operated by Star Island out of

Portsmouth.

CONFERENCES

Conferences Check out our full conference list for more information about each conference! CONFERENCE LIST Since 1897, summer conferences on Star Island have been a source of renewal and inspiration for people of all ages. Art, music, natural history, world affairs, and spirituality are common themes, and conference attendance is open to

everyone.

STAR ARTS RETREAT: EXPLORE YOUR CREATIVITY Star Arts is a week-long adult creative retreat on beautiful Star Island where you will experience your choice of creative workshops, communal meals, yoga and singing opportunities in an embracing community. You need not be an artist, nor an active participant, but Star Arts offers a chance to express your creative side and celebrate

you

STAR ISLAND REGISTRATION OPENS Star Island Registration Opens. December 19, 2019. Your first steps on Star Island this summer are one step closer now that registration is open. From those first moments of conversation on the boat, to workshop discussions budging into lunch — your favorite Star Island moments are a handful of months away. We invite you to register now to SUNSETCAM - STAR ISLAND Star Island Live Stream We will be broadcasting this view from Star Island on this page through the summer. Enjoy this beautiful spot. ALL STAR 2 FAMILY CONFERENCE OCEAN EXPLORATION: OUR AS2 Standard Shared Standard Single Motel Shared Motel Single; Adult 18+ $1,041: $1,416: $1,282: $1,881 GATSBY ON THE ISLES: SUMMER SOIREE ON STAR ISLAND Regarding overnight accommodations on Star Island, dining options, room registration, etc., please contact Star Island at (603) 430-6272 or by emailing the registrar, Mike Bray. Follow the Gatsby on the Isles Facebook page for updates. Sponsored by Old as Adam Antiques & Vintage Haberdashery, 33 Ceres Street, Portsmouth, NH. PROGRAMS - STAR ISLAND Programs Star is home to all-inclusive programming that focuses on a particular theme or topic such as art, history, sustainability, spirituality, and yoga. Star is a place to learn, explore, enjoy the outdoors and connect with friends both old and new. View recordings of

past programs

ACCOMMODATIONS

Accommodations Life on Star Island is comfortable, but not modern in part due to our commitment to conservation of resources. Living quarters in the main hotel and cottages have shared bathroom facilities for each floor. Each bed is made with sheets, an acrylic blanket, a wool blanket, a bedspread, and a pillow. Extra blankets and

Read more >

HISTORY AND GEOGRAPHY History Star Island is within the waters of N’dakinna, the traditional lands and waterways of the Abenaki, Pennacook and other related Wabanaki Peoples past and present. We acknowledge and honor with gratitude the land itself and the people who have stewarded it throughout the generations. Archaeological excavations on the Isles of Shoals indicate that Native VISITING FOR THE DAY Visiting For The Day Star Island’s open season runs from mid-June until mid-September. You are welcome to visit the grounds then, from 8 a.m. until sunset. If you would like to extend your stay, you are welcome on Star Island at one of our conferences or for your own personal or family retreat. CONTACT US - STAR ISLAND Locations. Star Island Isles of Shoals Rye, NH; Star Island Business Office Morton-Benedict House 30 Middle Street Portsmouth, NH 03801 Get directions to the office

PRAYERFUL GATHERING

Prayerful Gathering. August 12, 2020. On Wednesday, August 12th, at 11:30am EST, join us for a time of community prayer and meditation led by our Island Minister, Sophia Lyons. This will be a short contemplative gathering that we hope might offer comfort, community and spiritual sustenance. It will be good to be together.

WORK AND VOLUNTEER

Work & Volunteer Star Island Corporation owns and operates Star Island in the Isles of Shoals, New Hampshire. The island is ten miles from mainland New Hampshire and is operated as a seasonal religious and educational conference facility. The Corporation generates and manages all its own utilities (water, waste, power) and operates its own first COMMUNITY PRAYER AND MEDITATION On Wednesday, June 17th, at 11:30am EST, join us for a time of community prayer and meditation led by our Island Minister, Sophia Lyons. This will be a short contemplative gathering that we hope might offer comfort, community and spiritual sustenance. It will be good to be together. Join Zoom Meeting WRITELINES: WRITING ON AN ISLAND Writing on an Island We write in a group from prompts designed to awaken creativity. We write by candlelight in a stone chapel. We write in rocking chairs with a panoramic view of the ocean in all directions. We write with the sound of waves and gulls. We experiment with technique in a positive environment. Designed Read more > LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT & STAR ISLAND SONG Land Acknowledgement & Star Island Song As a summer gathering spot for families and individuals, people are able to enjoy the natural wonder of Star Island and the Isles of Shoals. Star Island, and those islands around it, hold a special meaning for many people. Part of spending time on Star Island is acknowledging the Read more > STAR ISLANDPROGRAMSORGANIZATIONTHE ISLANDVISITWORK AND VOLUNTEERBLOG Star Island is one of the nine Isles of Shoals located seven miles off the coast of New Hampshire and Maine. All are welcome to explore the island for a day, enjoy a meal, spend the night, or attend a conference. Star is owned and operated by the nonprofit Star Island Corporation. Star has a storied history: in the 1600’s it was the

busiest

VISIT - STAR ISLAND

The best way to visit Star Island is to sign up for one of our many programs (or "conferences") open to all. For day visitors, Star Island offers a free tender service for boaters to get to the island from Gosport Harbor. Visitors are welcome to take a self-guided tour, grab a bite to eat Read more > PROGRAMS - STAR ISLAND Programs Star is home to all-inclusive programming that focuses on a particular theme or topic such as art, history, sustainability, spirituality, and yoga. Star is a place to learn, explore, enjoy the outdoors and connect with friends both old and new. View recordings of

past programs

BOAT SCHEDULE

Boat Schedule. Conferees can travel for free aboard the Thomas Laighton and Challenger (space permitting).; The Thomas Laighton and Challenger are boats operated by the Isles of Shoals Steamship Company out of Portsmouth. The Uncle Oscar is operated by Granite State Whale Watch out of Rye Harbor. The Utopia is operated by Star Island out of

Portsmouth.

ACCOMMODATIONS

BIRDING WITH ERIC MASTERSON Birding with Eric Masterson. July 14, 2020. Each spring and fall season, Eric Masterson leads birding expeditions to Star Island. The group records the many species of birds sighted during the trip and Eric gives fascinating talks about them. We’re pleased to share the following recording of a lecture given by Eric this July on Zoom.

Enjoy!

CONFERENCES

Conferences Check out our full conference list for more information about each conference! CONFERENCE LIST Since 1897, summer conferences on Star Island have been a source of renewal and inspiration for people of all ages. Art, music, natural history, world affairs, and spirituality are common themes, and conference attendance is open to

everyone.

STAR ARTS RETREAT: EXPLORE YOUR CREATIVITY Star Arts is a week-long adult creative retreat on beautiful Star Island where you will experience your choice of creative workshops, communal meals, yoga and singing opportunities in an embracing community. You need not be an artist, nor an active participant, but Star Arts offers a chance to express your creative side and celebrate

you

STAR ISLAND REGISTRATION OPENS Star Island Registration Opens. December 19, 2019. Your first steps on Star Island this summer are one step closer now that registration is open. From those first moments of conversation on the boat, to workshop discussions budging into lunch — your favorite Star Island moments are a handful of months away. We invite you to register now to SUNSETCAM - STAR ISLAND Star Island Live Stream We will be broadcasting this view from Star Island on this page through the summer. Enjoy this beautiful spot. STAR ISLANDPROGRAMSORGANIZATIONTHE ISLANDVISITWORK AND VOLUNTEERBLOG Star Island is one of the nine Isles of Shoals located seven miles off the coast of New Hampshire and Maine. All are welcome to explore the island for a day, enjoy a meal, spend the night, or attend a conference. Star is owned and operated by the nonprofit Star Island Corporation. Star has a storied history: in the 1600’s it was the

busiest

VISIT - STAR ISLAND

The best way to visit Star Island is to sign up for one of our many programs (or "conferences") open to all. For day visitors, Star Island offers a free tender service for boaters to get to the island from Gosport Harbor. Visitors are welcome to take a self-guided tour, grab a bite to eat Read more > PROGRAMS - STAR ISLAND Programs Star is home to all-inclusive programming that focuses on a particular theme or topic such as art, history, sustainability, spirituality, and yoga. Star is a place to learn, explore, enjoy the outdoors and connect with friends both old and new. View recordings of

past programs

BOAT SCHEDULE

Boat Schedule. Conferees can travel for free aboard the Thomas Laighton and Challenger (space permitting).; The Thomas Laighton and Challenger are boats operated by the Isles of Shoals Steamship Company out of Portsmouth. The Uncle Oscar is operated by Granite State Whale Watch out of Rye Harbor. The Utopia is operated by Star Island out of

Portsmouth.

ACCOMMODATIONS

BIRDING WITH ERIC MASTERSON Birding with Eric Masterson. July 14, 2020. Each spring and fall season, Eric Masterson leads birding expeditions to Star Island. The group records the many species of birds sighted during the trip and Eric gives fascinating talks about them. We’re pleased to share the following recording of a lecture given by Eric this July on Zoom.

Enjoy!

CONFERENCES

Conferences Check out our full conference list for more information about each conference! CONFERENCE LIST Since 1897, summer conferences on Star Island have been a source of renewal and inspiration for people of all ages. Art, music, natural history, world affairs, and spirituality are common themes, and conference attendance is open to

everyone.

STAR ARTS RETREAT: EXPLORE YOUR CREATIVITY Star Arts is a week-long adult creative retreat on beautiful Star Island where you will experience your choice of creative workshops, communal meals, yoga and singing opportunities in an embracing community. You need not be an artist, nor an active participant, but Star Arts offers a chance to express your creative side and celebrate

you

STAR ISLAND REGISTRATION OPENS Star Island Registration Opens. December 19, 2019. Your first steps on Star Island this summer are one step closer now that registration is open. From those first moments of conversation on the boat, to workshop discussions budging into lunch — your favorite Star Island moments are a handful of months away. We invite you to register now to SUNSETCAM - STAR ISLAND Star Island Live Stream We will be broadcasting this view from Star Island on this page through the summer. Enjoy this beautiful spot.

VISIT - STAR ISLAND

The best way to visit Star Island is to sign up for one of our many programs (or "conferences") open to all. For day visitors, Star Island offers a free tender service for boaters to get to the island from Gosport Harbor. Visitors are welcome to take a self-guided tour, grab a bite to eat Read more > PROGRAMS - STAR ISLAND Programs Star is home to all-inclusive programming that focuses on a particular theme or topic such as art, history, sustainability, spirituality, and yoga. Star is a place to learn, explore, enjoy the outdoors and connect with friends both old and new. View recordings of

past programs

COVID-19 FAQ’S

FAQ Page Updated June 2, 2021 While this is an uncertain time, we have been planning for our 2021 season for many months now, and it is starting to come into shape. We are all in this together, and we have appreciated hearing from many people in HISTORY AND GEOGRAPHY History Star Island is within the waters of N’dakinna, the traditional lands and waterways of the Abenaki, Pennacook and other related Wabanaki Peoples past and present. We acknowledge and honor with gratitude the land itself and the people who have stewarded it throughout the generations. Archaeological excavations on the Isles of Shoals indicate that Native

2021 UPDATE

At such a time as this we need one another. No matter where we are, Star Island will continue to be a home you can turn to, for its community runs deep, its foundation is strong and the love among us and between us is, indeed, sustaining. Blessings to you and yours, Sophia. slyons@starisland.org. VISITING FOR THE DAY Visiting For The Day Star Island’s open season runs from mid-June until mid-September. You are welcome to visit the grounds then, from 8 a.m. until sunset. If you would like to extend your stay, you are welcome on Star Island at one of our conferences or for your own personal or family retreat. CONTACT US - STAR ISLAND Locations. Star Island Isles of Shoals Rye, NH; Star Island Business Office Morton-Benedict House 30 Middle Street Portsmouth, NH 03801 Get directions to the office

WORK AND VOLUNTEER

Work & Volunteer Star Island Corporation owns and operates Star Island in the Isles of Shoals, New Hampshire. The island is ten miles from mainland New Hampshire and is operated as a seasonal religious and educational conference facility. The Corporation generates and manages all its own utilities (water, waste, power) and operates its own first COMMUNITY PRAYER AND MEDITATION On Wednesday, June 17th, at 11:30am EST, join us for a time of community prayer and meditation led by our Island Minister, Sophia Lyons. This will be a short contemplative gathering that we hope might offer comfort, community and spiritual sustenance. It will be good to be together. Join Zoom Meeting WRITELINES: WRITING ON AN ISLAND Writing on an Island We write in a group from prompts designed to awaken creativity. We write by candlelight in a stone chapel. We write in rocking chairs with a panoramic view of the ocean in all directions. We write with the sound of waves and gulls. We experiment with technique in a positive environment. Designed Read more >

 

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ABOUT

Star Island is one of the nine Isles of Shoals located seven miles off the coast of New Hampshire and Maine. All are welcome to explore the island for a day, enjoy a meal, spend the night, or attend a conference. Star is owned and operated by the nonprofit Star Island

Corporation.

Star has a storied history: in the 1600’s it was the busiest fishing port on the East coast. In the 1800’s, artists, writers and intellectuals flocked to the Oceanic Hotel - one of the last of the original Grand Hotels. For the last 100 years, Star Island has offered an all-inclusive summer camp experience for families and hosted a wide variety of themed conferences and personal retreats. Whether you find yourself mesmerized by the sunset in a rocking chair on the porch, exploring Gosport Harbor in a kayak, or learning about our innovative environmental programs, Star Island is unforgettable.

PROGRAMS

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Nature

SPRING BIRDING WEEKEND MAY 15 TO 17 OR MAY 22 TO 24

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Adult

YOUNG ADULTS CONFERENCE: POWER AND PRESENCE JUNE 13 OR JUNE 16 TO JUNE 20

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Adult

24 HOURS ON A STAR

JUNE 20, 2020 TO JUNE 21, 2020

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GETTING TO THE ISLAND The best way to visit Star Island is to sign up for one of our many programs (or "conferences") open to

all.

For day visitors, Star Island offers a free tender service for boaters to get to the island from Gosport Harbor. Visitors are welcome to take a self-guided tour, grab a bite to eat at the Oceanic snack bar or the Island Grill (on weekends) or use our facilities. Historical and environmental tours are also offered. Ferry services to Star Island are located in Portsmouth through the Isles of Shoals Steamship Company and the Uncle Oscar in Rye. Reservations are

suggested.

There are opportunities for individuals and families to spend the night and experience all Star has to offer outside of conferences with our Personal Retreat Program

. Rooms are basic

with shared bathrooms in the hotel and more private accommodations in the ancillary motel. The island is open from June through September. DISCOVER MORE ABOUT STAR >

VALUES

Star Island was founded on the traditions of Unitarian Universalism and the United Church of Christ. We strive to contribute to our world by providing a sacred and meaningful space for a vibrant intergenerational community. Our founders believed in liberal religious traditions, and we carry on with their mission today. LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR MISSION, VISION AND VALUES > If you’ve ever run into Ann Beattie on Star Island, you’ll know she’s got a lot to share. Last year, Ann took up residency on Star Island as Island Historian, and we’re excited to announce that she’ll be returning for summer 2020. Here’s a look at the programming she’ll be offering this season: Wondrous Isles:… Read

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OUR MISSION

OUR MISSION SINCE 1915 IS TO HOLD AND MAINTAIN STAR ISLAND AND SUCH OTHER PROPERTY AS THE CORPORATION MAY HOLD OR ACQUIRE, AS A CENTER FOR RELIGIOUS, EDUCATION, AND KINDRED PURPOSES CONSISTENT WITH THE PRINCIPLES OF THE UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST ASSOCIATION AND THE UNITED

CHURCH OF CHRIST.

OUR VISION

OUR VISION IS TO CREATE ON STAR ISLAND AN ENVIRONMENT THAT FREES ALL WHO COME TO RENEW SPIRITUALLY, EXPLORE MATTERS OF CONSEQUENCE, AND GAIN KNOWLEDGE ABOUT THE WORLD AS IT MIGHT IDEALLY BE. STAR ISLAND IS 501(C)(3) NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION.

CONTACT STAR ISLAND

FRONT DESK

(603) 601-0832

REGISTRATION/RESERVATIONS PHONE

(603) 817-4052

PORTSMOUTH BUSINESS OFFICE PHONE

(603) 430-6272

FAX

(603) 430-6270

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30 MIDDLE STREET

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