My husband and I stayed with the Shooting Star Sanctuary twice within 4 months. Having stayed in both the Venus and Orion rooms I can say both rooms are very plush. The Orion room is a very large room sporting a couch, queen bed, wood burning stove that is great for winter stays. The Orion room also houses a private bathroom including a spa bath tub, and a lovely private balcony from which you can observe the small lake. The Venus room is cozy with it's four poster elevated queen sized bed, matching dresser, tasteful decor, and shared balcony. The fireplace styled electric heater keeps the room warm and provides a nice ambiance during cold months.
The common areas include a balcony with nicely decorated tables and chairs with umbrellas. The day room is arranged with elegant footed chairs facing the lake and scenic views. The dining areas share the day room also providing the scenic views coupled with fine interior antiquities. The Kitchen is most modern, spacious yet provides a cozy feel when having snacks served with fresh spring water.
Walking the grounds provide an athletic workout (due to gopher excavation) when not adhering to trails. There are many acorn grinding holes in large rocks in close proximity to the B&B, below the lake and near the berry brambles. Walking the rock labyrinth and observing the medicine wheels are most relaxing, proving an avenue for thoughtful reflection.
The grounds are so quiet and at night the stars shine so brightly! The summer and winter seasons are equally lovely. The spa services are great, the massage I received reduced my neck tension for a couple of weeks. The Jacuzzi located at the Spa is very large, presenting stations which relax, invigorate, target specific neck and lumbar muscle groups, and cool you down (star gazing in the Jacuzzi is a special treat!).
Attention is paid to special diet requests, forgetting to mention my gluten sensitivity, I was relieved when a text arrived asking about special diets. Jennifer is very pleasant, witty, and attentive. The snacks presented upon arrival are always delicious and the hosts are always gracious and kind. We were served a breakfast containing a large fruit bowl of FRESH fruits! Eggs were cooked to our preference (I was in bacon heaven). It is an amazing experience. Next time will be a day trip as I enjoy the Jacuzzi, get a massage, and hike. read more