Event Planning
Event date: has not been been determined we will probably want to have a 3 night event either in the April or May windows.
Location:
• Near Portal Arizona
• Google Map
• Dark Sky Map
• SQM: 21.99 mag/arc sec
• Bortle: Class 2
• Climate Conditions: Portal Climate Conditions webpage.
Season: March 01 - October 31
• Star Party Windows
• 04/13 (Mon) - 04/19 (Sun)
• 05/12 (Tue) - 05/19 (Tue)
• 10/07 (Wed) - 10/13 (Tue)
Important Details:
• Pets are NOT permitted
• No Cell phone coverage
• Drive Time
• From Chandler 4:18
• From Tucson 3:00
Local Activities:
• Birding
• Hiking
• Chiricahua National Monument (Drive = 1:20)
Other Places to Stay:
• Cave Creek Ranch
• Portal CCC house
• Sunny Flat Campground
SWRS Room and Board
See SWRS Accommodations Webpage for more information
Meals: All rates for overnight lodging include three full meals each day. See Meals section below for details.
Standard Rooms (9): Our standard rooms (rooms 1-9) each contain two single beds, a comfortable sitting area that includes a sofa which can convert to a bed, a private bathroom, a microwave, and small refrigerator. Accessible rooms are available. Linens are included.
o Max Occupancy 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children
o Single Occupancy $160/night
o Multiple Occupancy
$115 per adult
$47 per child (4-15)
Apartments (2): Each Apartment unit (rooms 15 and 16) includes a private room with a double bed, a common area with two twin beds, private bathroom and full kitchen including an oven with a gas stove top, microwave, full-size fridge, and toaster. Plates, mugs and silverware are also provided. With only two units, these rooms are prioritized for researchers but when space permits, they are excellent for families. Linens are included.
o Maximum Occupancy: 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children
o Single Occupancy $190/night
o Multiple Occupancy
$145 per adult
$47 per child (4-15)
Dormitory (22 Rooms): Dorm accommodations are 22 rooms with 2–3 single beds (48 beds total; 17 rooms with 2 beds, 5 room with 3 beds), closet space, and common use bathrooms with showers located on the first floor. When space is available, instructors or students may request private dorm accommodations for an additional fee.
o $100 per person (Single Occupancy)
o $90 per person
Meals
All rates for overnight lodging include three full meals each day. Our cooks provide no-red-meat and vegetarian options for meals and try to accommodate special diets (i.e., gluten-free, nut allergy, vegan, etc.). If a guest has signed up as a vegetarian, we ask that they please eat that entrée at meals. If they are a non-vegetarian, we ask that they please not eat the vegetarian entrée. If they choose the no-red-meat option, they will be provided with the vegetarian entrée on nights that red meat is served. If they have a severe food allergy, we ask that they please supply their own food/snacks to meet such dietary restrictions. Advance notice of diet preference and food allergies is needed and may be provided at the time of reservation.
Meals are served promptly at 7:30 am, 12 noon, and 6 pm. Guests eat cafeteria style in the dining room or at outside picnic tables, and with a 24-hour notice sack lunches can be provided. For hardy early-birds, a self-serve cold breakfast can be arranged the night before with the cook. The kitchen is closed between meals.
For those not staying at the Station, meals can be purchased in the dining hall with 24 hours advance notice. Prices for meals are: Breakfast $10, Lunch $12, and Dinner $16. No meal charge for children under six. Payment is due at the time of reservation and is non-refundable. If the Station is full, it may not be possible to accommodate this request. Please call to inquire.