Arizona is covered in a blanket of astronomical wonders, yet capturing the night skies above can be difficult from the lights and noise of the city. This fall, Arizona’s luxury all-inclusive secluded oasis, Castle Hot Springs, is giving guests the unique opportunity to gaze at the star-studded night sky in the quiet and dark of the desert during two stargazing events on September 16 and October 7 for an unforgettable celestial experience that only the Southwest can provide.
Tucked away in a reclusive dark sky canyon in the heart of the Sonoran Desert, Castle Hot Springs is an idyllic stargazing destination boasting a canvas of constellations and planets to observe across the crystal-clear skies, while also offering luxury accommodations that come with front row seats of the stars above.
During the stargazing events, participants will be able to gaze at an assortment of glistening stars through a powerful telescope presentation with a guided astronomer, as well as view bright clouds in the Milky Way Galaxy, Saturn’s infamous rings and the Andromeda Galaxy without the obstruction of city lights. Plus, guests can take their immersive astronomy experience to the next level and admire the vast skies above while floating in natural hot springs surrounded by the surreal glow of the Sonoran Desert.
A magical spot for stargazing, these rejuvenating geo-thermal hot springs have been naturally forged into the land over 13,000 years and flow at a clip of 200,000 gallons each day, allowing guests to immerse in the mineral-rich water and take in the vastness of the cosmos after the sun sets behind the mountains.
Stargazers can also rejoice at the bright twinkling stars with their naked eye from the resort’s Luxury Sky View Cabins, which are set on an elevated foundation overlooking the lush grounds surrounded by Sonoran desert mountains. These private cabins offer incredible views of the night sky, replete with a telescope on the expansive deck and a private claw-foot outdoor tub, bringing the mineral-rich water to the privacy of each guests’ room and creating a meaningful stay beneath the stars.
Castle Hot Springs’ stargazing events take place September 16 and October 7 and are for overnight resort guests only. Click here to learn more and make a reservation in order to take advantage of this unforgettable opportunity at one of the most scenic destinations in the country.
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