Forest Lane Domes & Experiences - Cliff Valley Astronomy

Rising Tides & Stars Region - Norton, NB

Accommodation: Geo-Domes (one unit with more planned)

Accommodation Style: Luxury Geodesic Domes In A Forest Setting

Operating Period: Year-round

Description:
Kevin, Josie, Mason and Mako welcome you to Forest Lane Domes, located in Norton, New Brunswick. More than just a destination, it's a reflection of their desire to rediscover and enjoy the beauty of life and family adventures, and they invite you and your family to join them and find a peaceful retreat in the heart of nature. Stepping into the enchanting world of the luxury Forest Dome you feel the embrace of tranquility, with every detail designed for your ultimate comfort and relaxation. A wood stove creates a warm ambiance within the dome. Premium amenities, including sumptuous bedding, charcoal-infused towels, and bathrobes, spa-like ensuite bathroom, well-appointed kitchen, a queen-size bed and cozy loft with twin beds, all add to a luxurious and rejuvenating stay. Your private area invites you to relax, unwind and bask in the peaceful tranquility found in nature. Enjoy soaking in a private wood-fired hot tub or sitting around a campfire with family and friends. All your family members are welcomed at Forest Lane Domes including your furry friends. A small $30 pet fee for the entire stay, makes them a pet-friendly destination Relax, and celebrate the best parts of life at Forest Lane Domes where luxury really does meet nature A CVA Astro-destination Top Experience

Astro-strengths:

Away from significant light pollution, you will enjoy dark skies with better than Bortle 3 skies, ensuring stargazers and astronomers alike will find the opportunity to view and experience the night sky and all its wonders.
Bortle Zone: better than 3

*client provided picture of May 10-11, 2024 auroras.

Visual Equipment:
Binoculars 10 x 50

Visual Equipment Rental Cost: Perfect for: Beginners to advance astronomers, astrophotography, nightscape couples and nature lovers Booking details: Starting at $249.00 plus HST per night Book directly with: https://www.forestlanedomes.com/ and mention Cliff Valley Astronomy CANCELATION POLICY: Forest Lane Domes understands that plans can change, and you may need to cancel your booked dates. If you cancel more than five (5) full calendar days before your check-in date, you will receive a full refund minus a $25+HST cancellation fee. However, they prefer you to move your booking to another date for a fee of $10+HST. If you cancel less than five (5) full calendar days before your check-in date, no refunds or date changes will be available. You will have the option to transfer your booking to another family member or friend for a fee of $10+HST. Dates that have previously been rescheduled are not eligible for a refund.

2025 Key Celestial Events:

March 29 – Rising Partial Solar Eclipse
June 21 & 22 – Summer Solstice and Venus & Moon conjunction
June 28 & 29 – Lunar occultation of Mars and Mars & Moon conjunction
July 16 – Moon, Saturn & Pluto conjunction
July 20 – Moon & M45 Pleiades conjunction
July 28 – Moon & Mars conjunction and Delta Aquarids meteor shower (20/hr and Moon at 10%)
August 11 & 12 – Venus & Jupiter conjunction and Perseids meteor shower (100+/hr and Moon at 83%) and Moon & Saturn conjunction*
August 31 – Moon and M44 Beehive Cluster conjunction
September 7 – Total Lunar Eclipse*
September 8 – Moon, Saturn & Neptune conjunction
September 12 – Moon and M45 Pleiades conjunction
September 16 – Moon & Jupiter conjunction
September 20 – Saturn at opposition
September 21 – Partial Solar Eclipse (not visible from North America)
September 23 – Neptune at opposition
Octoboer 13 – Moon & Jupiter conjunction*
October 21 – Orionids meteor shower during New Moon*
November 2 – Moon & Saturn conjunction*
November 9 – Moon & Saturn conjunction*
December 7 – Moon & Jupiter conjunction*
December 26 – Moon & Saturn conjunction*
December 31 – Moon & M45 Pleiades conjunction*