Outdoor Adventures
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House on Metolius
Outdoor Adventures
Enjoy the gorgeous setting of House on Metolius with a local guide and educator
Starshine offers...
Mini Camps for kids, custom suited to your family and friends
Stargazing Tours of the incredible Central Oregon night sky
Guided Hikes with a local guide on the pristine Metolius River
Mini Camp
Starshine offers private Mini Camps for kids, custom suited to your family and friends at House on Metolius, as well as, care for larger groups during weddings. Starshine Mini Camps blend nature, imagination, and performance in half day, evening, and/or custom programs by the hour. Kids ages 0+ go on scavenger hunts, catch bugs, create their own nature-inspired performances, identify birds and their songs, build fairy houses, forts and more, while the adults get deep in vacation mode!
3 Hr Mini Camp | Custom length | Wedding childcare
"We booked a half day with Jennie for our group of four and six year old kids...They all had a great time and we all got to do some adulting...- the best part of the weekend!"
Stargazing Tours
Enjoy the brilliance of Central Oregon's incredible night sky together with a local naturalist and educator. You'll hear an ancient story about the stars, locate constellations, and see visible planets, the moon, and other astronomical objects through a 6" telescope. We have a kids-sized scope and binoculars for you to borrow too! Each group will receive and learn how to use a sky map, specialized to the month of viewing. Tours begin about a half hour after sunset and last approximately one hour. You'll learn about and experience our incredible universe, all in the gorgeous setting at House on Metolius!
2025 Dates - Complimentary with your stay at House on Metolius!
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May 24 Saturday 9:00PM
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June 20 Friday 9:30PM 💫 Special Summer Solstice Tour!
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July 19 Saturday 9:15PM
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August 30 Saturday 8:15PM
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September 20 Saturday 7:30PM
Private Stargazing Tours for Weddings or other Special Retreats or Events available on request
"It was fascinating looking at the stars and learning about them, the constellations, and planets. I liked having the sky chart and learning how to use it--very cool! Now I have developed a better informed appreciation for the dark night sky." ~Jana (2022)
Guided Hike
Explore the incredible beauty and natural diversity of House on Metolius alongside local naturalist and educator, Jennie Sharp. You'll learn about local plants and animals, geography, geology, and human history in this gorgeous place. Programs last two hours and are custom fitted to your group. Kids and adults are welcome!
Cost: $120 per group of 1-4. Additional adults cost $25. Additional kids cost $20.
"What a great experience. Jennie was super knowledgeable, flexible with our plans, and just really fun to be around. I would highly recommend her tours!" ~ Susan (2022)
Cancellation Policy
Bookings canceled more than 30 days in advance will receive full refund. Cancellations within 30 days, the deposit is non-refundable.
If your stargazing tour cancels due to inclement weather $50 booking fee is not refundable. If Starshine cancels for any other reason, you'll receive a full refund.
How to Book
Use a Request to Book button below, call/text 541-645-0688, or email jennie@starshine-theater.com
To secure your booking, complete the following steps within 48 hours to hold your requested spot.
1. Pay deposit (half of total cost of mini camp; $50 for stargazing tour)
with Venmo (@starshine-theater) or
request an invoice for credit card payment
2. Complete liability waiver for all programs and email to: jennie@starshine-theater.com
3. Mini Camp only: fill out an online registration form for each Mini Camp participant
You'll pay the remainder of the cost after the completion of the mini camp or stargazing tour.
Learn about Starshine guides
Check out Who We Are to learn about our guides.
Request to Book
Enjoy a private guided experience of the incredible natural beauty of House on Metolius.
Starting at $120
3 Hour Starshine Adventure for 1-2 kids. Add $25 per extra child. Add $50 for after 5pm.
Starting at $135
Custom length for 1-2 kids at $45/hr. Add $5/hr per extra child. Add $5/hr for after 5pm.
Starts at $45