What We Do
Stargazing Tours
Enjoy the brilliance of Central Oregon's incredible night sky! You'll listen to an ancient story about the stars, find constellations, find and learn about other interesting visible night sky objects, and look at visible planets through a 70mm beginners telescope (100 x's the human eye). Each participant will receive and learn how to use a sky map, specialized to the month of viewing. Special Full Moon programs available!
Public Tour at The Suttle Lodge on July 27th! Private and group tours available for guests at Black Butte Ranch and House on Metolius, and The Suttle Lodge.
Mini Camp
Starshine offers private outdoor adventures for kids, custom suited to your family and friends at The Suttle Lodge, Lake Creek Lodge and House on Metolius. Starshine activities blend nature, imagination, and performance in half day, evening, and/or custom programs by the hour. Kids ages 0+ go on scavenger hunts and quests, catch bugs, create their own nature-inspired performances, identify birds and their songs, build fairy houses, forts and more!
Summer Camp
Starshine camp activities blend nature, imagination, and performance. Choose from three camp themes: Imagineers, Starshine Circus, or Starshine Wild Warriors. Kids will go on scavenger hunts, catch bugs, create fun characters, build fairy houses, wear costumes, play games, go on quests, and more!
Wedding Childcare
Starshine offers premium childcare during wedding festivities, brightening them for kids and their families. Kids play games, dress up, make crafts, go on treasure hunts, perform magic tricks, listen to stories, sing songs, and when needed are tucked into bed so adults can fully enjoy the wedding experience. Starshine will create a custom experience based on your needs. We carefully craft activities for any group and number of kiddos ages 0+. We provide a screen-free, outdoor (when possible), and unique experience for kiddos. Starshine will travel to most wedding venues in Central Oregon.
Birthday Parties
Choose the beautiful setting of Suttle Lodge for your party or Starshine will will travel to your preferred location. Activities are tailored to the party theme or birthday kid's interests. Starshine will lead group games and activities that will feature play, imagination, dance, and music that are inclusive of all party guests, while specially celebrating the birthday kid.
