2024 Solar Eclipse at Touch of Nature

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2024 Eclipse - April 6-9, 2024

Located in the path of totality for the 2024 Solar Eclipse, Touch of Nature is the perfect location to turn the eclipse into a fun filled experience. The second of two once in a lifetime eclipses will be taking place in Southern Illinois and Touch of Nature is in one of the most ideal spaces for the viewing of this event. For nearly 4 minutes and 9 seconds, the sun will be completely blacked out in the middle of the day!

Our staff, along with other amateur and professional astronomers, will be on hand to help everyone in attendance enjoy this event. We are happy to open this event up to people of all ages so bring the family, bring your school group, gather up your local astronomy club/group or just come on your own and enjoy the show.

Registration

Registration for the 2024 Eclipse at Touch of Nature is now open. Tickets include lodging, activities, and food for the eclipse weekend.

 

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2024 Eclipse Packages

One extended weekend price includes lodging, all activities and all meals on Saturday/Sunday/Monday, educational sessions, and prime eclipse viewing space. All activities will take place in our main camp, Camp 2. Live streaming of the eclipse will be available should we experience inclement weather the day of the eclipse.

Little Grassy Lodge (twin) – Little Grassy Lodge offers hotel-style accommodations like air conditioning, private bath, Wi-Fi, satellite TV, mini fridge and microwave. The cost to stay in Little Grassy Lodge for this event is $850 per person.

Little Grassy Lodge (queen) - Little Grassy Lodge offers hotel-style accommodations like air conditioning, private bath, Wi-Fi, satellite TV, mini fridge and microwave. The cost to stay in Little Grassy Lodge for this event is $1000 per person.

Little Grassy Lodge (double) - Little Grassy Lodge offers hotel-style accommodations like air conditioning, private bath, Wi-Fi, satellite TV, mini fridge and microwave. The cost to stay in Little Grassy Lodge for this event is $900 per person.

Morris Lodge – Morris Lodge is a bunk-style lodge equipped with two-person rooms that share a bathroom. There are nine rooms (18 people total) in Morris. The common area in Morris is air conditioned. Cost per person is $700.

Shawnee Lodge – Shawnee Lodge is a bunk-style lodge equipped with two-person rooms that share a bathroom. There are 11 (22 people total) rooms in Shawnee. The common area in Shawnee is air conditioned. Cost per person is $700.

8 Person Cabin, Camp 2 – All cabins have an open floor plan and use centrally located bathrooms and shower houses. Cost per person is $500. Or, rent the full cabin and save 25% for $3100.

12 Person Cabin, Camp 2 - All cabins have an open floor plan and use centrally located bathrooms and shower houses. Cost per person is $600. All cabins at this cost are air conditioned and have electricity. Or, rent the full cabin and save 25% for $5400.

6 Person Cabin, Camp 1 - All cabins have an open floor plan and use centrally located bathrooms and shower houses. Cost per person is $400. All cabins at this cost are air conditioned and have electricity. Or, rent the full cabin and save 25% for $1800.

8 Person Cabin, Camp 1 - All cabins have an open floor plan and use centrally located bathrooms and shower houses. Cost per person is $400. All cabins at this cost are air conditioned and have electricity. Or, rent the full cabin and save 25% for $2400.

24 Person Cabin, Camp 1 - All cabins have an open floor plan and use centrally located bathrooms and shower houses. Cost per person is $400. All cabins at this cost are air conditioned and have electricity. Or, rent the full cabin and save 25% for $7200.

Tent Camping, Camp 1 – Set up a tent in our grassy playfield in Camp 1. Campsites include bathroom and showerhouse access. Cost per person is $200.

Tent Camping, Camp 2 – Set up a tent in our grassy playfield in Camp 2. Campsites include bathroom and showerhouse access. Cost per person is $250.

Tent Camping, Tent Pads – Set up a tent on one of our 7 wooden tent pads off of the Rocky Ledges Trail which is a 15–20-minute walk from the dining hall. Cost per person is $200.