Experience + Camping | Outback Dark Sky Celebration (April 24-28, 2025)

$340.00$640.00

Please see below this description for important details about this Experience! 

This purchase includes a 4-night stay in a reserved camping or camper van spot at PLAYA, registration for PLAYA Experience: Outback Dark Sky Celebration, and one group dinner as listed in the Experience description below.

There are a couple designated camper van parking and tent camping options available during your stay. You will be shown these options upon check-in. Please note, camping in the enclosed vegetable garden is no longer an option spring – fall.

As a camper, you will have access to the Garden House where you will share the large kitchen, dining area, living room, and bathroom with Garden House occupants as well as anyone else who camps (a maximum of 3 other people). Please note that the refrigerator is a shared appliance; labeling your food is encouraged. The house comes furnished with all kitchen utensils and towels. Use of power outlets in the shared spaces in Garden House or Commons building is welcome if you need to charge appliances. If you need a power hookup to your camper van, please bring an extension cord at least 30 feet long. No pets or outdoor campfires allowed.

Choose “single” for single camping occupancy and Experience for one person.

Choose “double” for double camping occupancy and Experience for two people (even if sharing one tent or camper van). There is a maximum of 2 campers for this Experience.*

Description

Join us during International Dark Sky Week for this 4-night Experience! This weekend includes a presentation about Dark Skies and a guided Star Party led by an experienced docent, as well as a group dinner prepared by PLAYA’s house chef, on Friday, April 25. On Saturday April 26 from 7:30-10 pm, PLAYA hosts the Community Dark Sky Star Party during which neighbors and friends visit PLAYA for Dark Sky viewings, activities, cozy treats, and an open mic night. Feel free to join for this event (taking place in and around the Commons), or have the evening to yourself. The rest of the time during this long weekend at PLAYA is yours to enjoy as you would like. 

This Experience is for adults only. Out of town families wishing to participate in the Community Dark Sky Star Party on April 26 can find lodging accommodations at the Summer Lake Hot Springs, Paisley Sage Rooms, or The Lodge at Summer Lake.

Details and Agenda

Dates: Thursday, April 24 – Monday, April 28, 2025

Arrival: Thursday, April 24, 2025

Departure: Monday, April 28, 2025

Mobility Level: Most levels of mobility can participate in this Experience.

 

Agenda

Day 1 – Arrival Day // Thursday, April 24
1:00 – 4:00 pm: Arrival
6:00 pm: Meet and Greet (BYOB and snacks) 

Day 2 // Friday, April 25
Day on your own
6:00 pm: Group dinner provided by PLAYA
7:30 – 10:00 pm: Presentation about Dark Skies and private Star Party led by experienced docent

Day 3 // Saturday, April 26
Day on your own
7:30 – 10:00 pm: Community Dark Sky Party and Open Mic Night

Day 4 // Sunday, April 27
Day on your own

Day 5 – Departure Day // Monday, April 28
Depart by 12:00 pm

 

 

No pets allowed. Thank you.

Additional information

Single | Double

Single, Double