UPCOMING EVENTS

SkyScape 44 aims to bring education, awareness, and a fun, new understanding to the Dark Skies of Central Oregon. The afternoon and evening are packed with hands-on learning opportunities that we are sure you’ll like for yourself and/or your family. Spend the day or come, go, and return as you please.

The daytime is filled with expert presentations, telescope and astrophotography demonstrations, and hands-on learning opportunities throughout the day. Learn about dark skies, the solar system, stargazing, navigating the nighttime terrain safely, nocturnal dependence on dark environments, light pollution, and more…. Discover Mars and Moon rocks and other rocks and minerals from our planet. 

Camp Under the Stars

You can make a night or a weekend out of the event. Camping is permitted and costs just $10 per car, per night. If you’d like to reserve camping accommodations, connect with Mary at Wine Down Ranch

When:
September 20,2025

Time:
Starts at 2:00 PM through High Moon (11:00 pm)

Where:
Wine Down Ranch

 
 

STAY AT THE RANCH

If relaxation is what you want, a stay at our beautiful Central Oregon ranch can be just what you need. Wine Down Ranch offers a getaway that offer a slower pace and unplugged lifestyle, which goes perfect with a good book and your favorite beverage.

Stay in one of our two unique cabins, available year-round for a rustic retreat on a rural ranch property.

 

The Bunkhouse

This authentic ranch bunkhouse is quiet and cozy. Sleeps up to five people for your next friends and family getaway adventure.

Tiny Pine House

Cozy tiny home with deck, fire pit, and views of meadows, trees, and Ochoco National Forest. Sleeps 2 adults + loft. Not ADA accessible.

 
 

Wine Down Ranch is owned and operated by Roy & Mary Beyer. The Wine Down got its name by being a picture perfect place to enjoy the Central Oregon wilderness. Take in a breath of fresh air and relax (with a glass of wine in hand, of course!)

 
 

If you want to really get away from our “plugged-in” society, this is a great place to stay. Loved the peace and quiet, the smell of sage and juniper, and the incredibly dark skies. Very relaxing place to stay. Highly recommend! — Walt, airbnb visitor