From Heart to Sky: A Guided Night of Presence & Wonder

Connect to nature, yourself, and the vast cosmos on a guided garden experience with picnic, and observatory stargazing, near Yarmouth.

Beginning at Inner Oaks’ peaceful riverside garden, you’re invited to slow down, quiet your mind, and reconnect with the present moment. Relax on the covered veranda with a nourishing, thoughtfully prepared picnic dinner. As night falls, continue to nearby Deep Sky Eye Observatory for a guided stargazing experience. Blending storytelling, cosmic insight, and celestial wonder, you’ll deepen your connection to both the universe and yourself beneath some of Nova Scotia’s darkest skies, in the Acadian Skies & Mi’kmaq Lands Dark Sky Preserve.

Package Includes:

• Guided “head to heart” experience at Inner Oaks, sharing gentle mindfulness to slow down, quiet your mind, and reconnect with the present moment.
• Enjoy a thoughtfully prepared picnic dinner of healthy, holistic treats.
• 2-hour guided night-sky interpretation at Deep Sky Eye Observatory to explore galaxies, nebulae, star clusters, the Moon, and surrounding planets. Your expert guide will share stories, cosmic insights, and stargazing tips.

2026 Dates: July 23 & August 19

Length & Timing: 5:00 – 11:00pm

• 5:00 – 7:00pm at Inner Oaks
• 7:00 – 9:00pm free time to enjoy dinner and relax in the garden
• 9:00 – 11:00pm at Deep Sky Eye Observatory

Price: $89.99 per person

Further connect to this peaceful area, by making your experience an overnight getaway at Inner Oaks or Deep Sky Eye’s onsite accommodations:

• Inner Oaks has three guest rooms in their farmhouse, including a deluxe continental breakfast, for an additional $110 – $155 per night. For more information and to book, email Laura at Inner Oaks at: inneroaks@gmail.com.
• Deep Sky Eye Observatory has onsite Sky Bubbles and Sky Cabin accommodations.

Good to Know:

• To ensure your comfort throughout the evening, you are encouraged to dress in layers and bring a warm blanket for dark sky viewing
• Its recommended to bring bug repellent, a water bottle, and binoculars (if you have them)
• Please share any food allergies and sensitivities when booking
• Alcohol and smoking are not permitted at Deep Sky Eye Observatory
• If skies are cloudy, guests can enjoy an engaging indoor presentation at Deep Sky Eye Observatory, return on another night, or receive a $30 refund for the stargazing portion