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Resort Guest Activities

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All activities* are included in your stay from 12:00pm on the day of check-in until 5:00pm on the day of check-out.
*The Putting Course, Vista 180° Pools & Biosphere Pool Complex are available only to Grand Cascades Lodge guests.
Activities vary by day.  Workshops, Goat Yoga, Food & Beverage and Game Room are not included. Golf clubs/pickleball paddles may be rented for a nominal fee.
For group inquiries, or those booking under a group block, please contact your event coordinator for group pricing. 

Stargazing at Grand Cascades - 9pm
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Stargazing at Grand Cascades - 9pm

Astronomy at Grand Cascades Lodge

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From Saturday, September 7, 2024 to Saturday, October 26, 2024 September 7, 2024 October 26, 2024 Crystal Springs Resort Every Saturday

Discover the wonders of our Universe with Franklin Astronomy Club Founder, Zach Lichtmann. View amazing celestial targets at night with a high-powered telescope while hunting for orbiting satellites soaring overhead. An informed, casual discussion will be themed based on the night's observable targets. Many different celestial targets are visible on clear nights such as the moon, planets, star clusters, nebulae, galaxies, satelites and even the international space station.

Some targets are only visible at certain times/dates, but there are always several special targets to observe.

A themed discussion occurs alongside visible examples in the telescope. Ample time to explore questions is built into the experience.

Complimentary. Reservations are required. Please call 844.330.1710.  Experience will be canceled on cloudy nights or due to lack of reservations. 

Registered guests meet on the driving range at Grand Cascades Clubhouse. Property Map

A former English Teacher, before becoming an author and school speaker, Zach Lichtmann never fails to engage his audience. A strong supporter of the Arts and Sciences, he serves as vice chairman on the Franklin Township Cultural Arts Council and founded and runs the Franklin Astronomy Club. Lichtmann has organized star parties, telescopic and astrophotography workshops, and specialized solar observing events. He utilizes over 20 years of telescopic observing experience to hone in on personalized group explorations and discussions. 

While this event is complimentary, a no show fee of $20 will be charged if cancelation isn't made 24 hours in advance.