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Known for its clear, dark skies this time
of year, the Kah-Nee-Ta Resort offers a family retreat atmosphere with
many amenities and activities. Come and observe your favorite objects
under Central Oregon's clear dark skies, spend a wonderful weekend with
other astronomers swapping observing stories and exchanging information,
or even just spend a relaxing weekend with your family, all in
comfortable accommodations that offer various other activities.
Kah-Nee-Ta affords a warm bed and hot
shower (a great benefit in March), good food, and a giant fireplace. The Kah-Nee-Ta Resort has a variety of
family activities in which all can participate. They roll out the carpet
for RCA, offering us rooms at half off their
regular prices as well as a social gathering room for daytime
get-togethers.
There is no formal registration for the
event itself, but you must make your own room
reservations
directly with Kah-Nee-Ta.
ACTIVITIES: An information sheet will be
available at the general meeting, and in the social room
during the event. This will include a map to the observing site. There
are other activities available through the resort: hiking, a health spa,
and casino gaming. Check the web site for more resort information at
Kah-Nee-Ta.
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Driving
Directions:
From Portland travel east on Hwy 26 past
Mt. Hood Government Camp, turning south towards Bend at the junction on
Mt. Hood. Approximately 29 miles east of Government Camp turn left at
the big Kah-Nee-Ta sign onto Highway #9 towards Simnasho.
At Simnasho (about 6.5 miles) you will
turn right at the stop sign onto Hwy #3.
At 13.2 miles from Simnasho on Hwy #3
take a left onto Warm Springs Road. You will come to the Kah-Nee-Ta
Village about 1.25 miles further.
A
Driving Map can be found here. Plan on a 2 hour drive from
Portland via Highway 26, and 4 hours via Highway 84 and 97, plus any
stops you may make.
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Viewing Location:
To get to the viewing area from
Kah-Nee-Ta resort contact Matt Brewster for directions at Kah-Nee-Ta.
Do not plan on leaving any equipment set
up. You will have to pack it up and take it with you after each of your
viewing sessions.
Don't forget to use parking lights in the
viewing area, red flashlights, red covers for computer screens, etc. You
know the drill.
If you are new to observing here is some information on
Star Party Etiquette,
Star Party Supplies
and
Star Party Tips.
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Meals:
Kah-Nee-Ta has a
full service restaurant
(reservations recommended) and a lounge. There is a gift shop, and a few
vending machines.
Meals are on your own.
| Lodging:
There is only reserved lodging which must be
arranged directly with the Resort by calling Kah-Nee-Ta directly at
1-800-554-4786
RCA is NOT responsible for your
reservations
or your deposit with the resort, regardless of the weather, pass
conditions, etc.
RCA has negotiated a special rate. Children under 14 are free when
occupying the same room as their parents. This represents a
savings of 50% over regular room rates.
Kah-Nee-Ta has a policy that you
will be charged for your first night if you cancel within 72 hours of
your expected stay, regardless of the weather, pass conditions, etc.
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Bring whatever you need for sleeping in a
hotel and viewing in a remote area.
The full
information for the Kah-Nee-Ta Resort is located on their web page.
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Kah-Nee-Ta
Reservations:
RCA is NOT responsible for your
reservations or your deposit with the resort.
To register for a room and get the to get
the special rates you MUST call Kah-Nee-Ta directly at 1-800-554-4786
to make your reservation, ask for the special RCA star party rate
$78. RCA has reserved only a certain number of rooms at the special rate so please make your reservations as soon
as possible.
We have negotiated a special rate $78 per
room per night, single or double, plus $15 extra per person up to a maximum
of four per room. Children under 14 are free when occupying the
same room as their parents. This represents a savings of 50% over
regular room rates.
Kah-Nee-Ta has a policy that you
will be charged for your first night if you cancel within 72 hours of
your expected stay, regardless of the weather, pass conditions, etc.
If you have questions about Kah-Nee-Ta
call the resort at 1-800-554-4768.
The full
information for the Kah-Nee-Ta Resort is located on their web page
If you have any further questions
email the Star Party Chairman.
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