Star Island Corporation: Gosport Harbor, Off Portsmouth, NH

Location & Access

The Star Island Corporation operates on Star Island, one of the Isles of Shoals, located in Gosport Harbor, approximately 10 miles (16 km) offshore from Portsmouth, New Hampshire (and Rye, NH / Kittery, ME).

Key Details

• Coordinates: 42°58′N 70°37′W.
• Access: Seasonal ferry (Isles of Shoals Steamship Co.) from Portsmouth (Rye Harbor) – 45 min. Private boat moorings available.
• Season: Late June – early September (conference/retreat season).
• Facilities: Historic Oceanic Hotel (1875), cottages, chapel, marine lab, art barn, dining hall. No cars.
• Mission: Non-profit hosting educational, spiritual, artistic, scientific conferences. Affiliated with Unitarian Universalist & United Church of Christ.

Notable Programs

• Natural History Conference, Arts & Humanities, Youth Empowerment, Climate Change, Theology.
• Day trips available for visitors (ferry + lunch + tour).

Star Island is a unique offshore sanctuary—part of NH, but a world apart.