Now Hiring

Star Island is now accepting applications for Development Director.

Personal Retreats

Star Island now offers personal retreats in addition to our conferences. They're a great way to get to know the island on your own schedule.

Latest Updates

Pelican applications for late summer, close-up and end-of-season are still available! Interested?

2008 Conference Listings (including the "Blue Book" and registration form!) are still available.

The Gift Shop

The Star Island Gift Shop now has an online store!

All proceeds generated from the Star Island Gift Shop go to the Isles of Shoals Association, Unitarian Universalist, which provides scholarships, conference programs and equipment to Star Island.

YAC, YRUU & Dover Yoga are holding fundraising events across the country; see their new site at saveourstar.org for details.

Updates and Information

The latest information on ongoing island activities is always available on our News page.

Shoals Facts

"Uncle" Oscar Laighton lived to be almost exactly 100 years old, bridging the gap between the "hotel" and "conference" eras of Star Island.

About

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The Corporation

Star Island Corporation is a membership organization whose 400 members meet annually. It is governed by a thirteen-member board of directors and has several standing committees including Executive, Finance, Property and Standards, Nominating ( ), and Fund Development. Our bylaws are available for download.

Vision 2000

Vision 2000 is an annually reviewed and updated strategic plan intended to provide a roadmap for Star Island Corporation to carry out its mission through 2007.

Our mission since 1916 is to hold and administer Star Island and other properties we own for educational, religious, and kindred purposes.