What Awaits You at Stars Over Tahoe?
A three-day event where astrology, ancient myth, and the night sky aren't a theme - they are the whole point.
Where other retreats use astrology and mythology as a casual side theme, Stars Over Tahoe makes them the main event. We bring together genuine astronomical observation, deep mythic history, and real astrological knowledge under one extraordinary sky. Gather with us, high in the Sierra Nevada mountains, for an intentional, inspiring immersion into the ancient traditions of astrology, visual astronomy and myth.
Whether you are a seasoned student or a dedicated enthusiast with a grasp of the basics, this retreat is designed for anyone passionate about moving beyond superficial pop culture astrology and ‘vibes’. We bring together all that is wonderful about our human connection to the heavens, in a remote location where the sky actually shows up for you.
Here, in the crystal clear air and restorative energy of Lake Tahoe, you will gain a renewed sense of purpose, deeper insight into your journey, and a clearer path forward. True alignment isn't about quick fixes—it's about stepping out of the noise to reconnect with your bigger picture. Stars Over Tahoe is designed to help you do just that, through connection to the ancient wisdom of astrology, astronomy and mythologic understanding.
The Retreat Experience
✨Immersion in Pure Sierra Nature
Recharge in Lake Tahoe's serene alpine environment—crisp, clear mountain air, panoramic lake views, pristine pine forests, and an unforgettable natural backdrop designed to clear the mind.
✨Nervous System Reset
Mornings grounded in quiet nature walks, intentional healing sessions, and sound baths designed to settle your nervous system before we dive into deep study.
✨The Architecture of Tradition
Learn to read charts in a deeper, more dynamic way! Afternoon sessions exploring rich, honest astrology—learning the structural logic, historical depth, and real mechanics behind the chart.
✨Mythology & Ancient History
Deep-dive lectures exploring the celestial origin of world myths, ancient history, and how cosmic patterns were encoded across time.
✨Dark-Sky Astronomical Guidance
Evenings spent under unpolluted, high-altitude skies with gorgeous stargazing and a guided Star Tour led by David, showing you constellations as you’ve never seen them before.
✨Kindred Community & Nourishment
Delicious, healthy meals shared with a curated group of people who, like you, treasure the ancient wisdom traditions.
Your Guides & Facilitators
Lead Host & Astrologer
Kesenya Moore / Guiding Star Astrology Professional Astrologer & Instructor
Dedicated to teaching the real structure of traditional and evolutionary astrology without the fluff. Kesenya brings years of professional consultation, curriculum development, and grounded practice to help you read the sky with clarity and intention.
Lead Host & Star-Myth Researcher
David Warner Mathisen / Undying Stars Author, Mythologist & Astronomical Researcher
Author and researcher specializing in the star-myth system underlying ancient world mythologies. David grounds the retreat in deep historical context, connecting astronomical phenomena directly to ancient texts, sacred architecture, and global myth.
David and Kesenya also bring their experience in frequency and energy techniques, and their love of the healing power of the natural world, to be share by our intimate group of attendees at the Stars Over Tahoe Retreat.
The Daily Flow
Granlibakken lodging offers all of the comforts of home. With two booking options, there is an accommodation type to suit your needs and your budget at the Stars Over Tahoe Retreat. The resort has also offered extra nights at the group rate if you wish to extend your time in Tahoe - Please let us know when you book you room and we will follow up for you.
All accommodation types include:
✨Queen size beds ✨Tea and coffee station ✨Microwave
✨Mini-fridge (full size in units with kitchens) ✨Hair dryer
✨Iron and ironing board ✨Pool towels ✨TV
✨Resort-wide premium wireless ✨Complimentary onsite parking
Resort Amenities Include:
✨Heated lap and separate wading pool ✨Hot tub ✨Sauna ✨Hiking and biking trails
✨Tennis and pickleball courts ✨Dedicated yoga and meditation space
✨Lighthouse Day Spa Mountainside
Accommodation
Option Two: Shared Room (Double Occupancy)
$1,800 USD per person
Ideal for friends traveling together or solo attendees happy to pair up with a kindred spirit.
✨All-inclusive 3-day / 2-night resort accommodation (Shared room / twin setup)
✨Full access to all astrology lectures, myth sessions, and dark-sky stargazing
✨All healthy meals, snacks, and beverages provided throughout
✨Morning sound baths, nature walks, and nervous system reset sessions
✨Pre-event integration materials
✨Access to Resort Amenities
Option One: Private Suite (Single Occupancy)
$2,500 USD per person
Ideal for those who desire private space for quiet integration and rest throughout the retreat.
✨All-inclusive 3-day / 2-night luxury resort accommodation (Private room & bath)
✨Full access to all astrology lectures, myth sessions, and dark-sky stargazing
✨All healthy meals, snacks, and beverages provided throughout
✨Morning sound baths, nature walks, and nervous system reset sessions
✨Pre-event integration materials
✨ Access to Resort Amenities
WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED: ✨Airfare or travel transport to Lake Tahoe, CA - Shuttle service to and from Reno Airport directly to our resort at Granlibakken is available: Book at North Lake Tahoe Express or choose a hire car from Reno Airport ✨Travel insurance (strongly recommended) ✨Personal incidental expenses ✨Personal spending & souvenirs ✨Alcoholic beverages ✨Additional excursions outside itinerary ✨Visa or entry requirements
Frequently Asked Questions
What level of astrological background do I need?
Everyone is welcome—especially if you are passionate, curious, and eager to learn! We won't be covering basic introductory concepts (like what the planets or signs mean on a foundational level), knowledge of basic principles is assumed so we can dive straight into intermediate and advanced topics. However, if you love the tradition and want to explore its deeper mechanics alongside a supportive group, you will feel right at home.
How do I get to Lake Tahoe?
The closest major airport is Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO), located approximately 45 minutes from Lake Tahoe. Full shuttle coordination details are available through the link provided. Reno airport also offers hire car options. Transportation to retreat events included in the itinery will be provided if needed.
What is the cancellation policy?
Please ensure you have read the Booking Terms and Policies before purchase.
Secure Your Place
Have questions before booking? Contact us directly through the website contact form and we will respond promptly.
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GUIDING STAR ASTROLOGY - RETREAT BOOKING TERMS AND CANCELLATION POLICY
1. Definitions
“Retreat” refers to any retreat, event, or program booked through Guiding Star Astrology.
“Cancellation” means not attending your retreat booking, including postponing or rescheduling.
“You” or “Client” refers to the guest booking a retreat with Guiding Star Astrology.
“We,” “us,” or “Guiding Star Astrology” refers to the retreat operator.
2. Bookings and Payment
A deposit of $150 USD is required to secure your place on a retreat. This deposit is non-refundable except where set out under “Our Cancellation Rights” below. The remaining balance is due in full no later than September 15, 2026.
Places are limited and allocated on a first-in, first-served basis upon receipt of deposit.
It is your responsibility to check your booking confirmation and ensure all details are correct. Please notify us of any errors within 7 days of booking.
If full payment is not received by the due date, we reserve the right to release your place to another guest and treat your deposit as forfeited under our standard cancellation schedule.
3. What's Included
Your retreat price includes accommodation, meals as specified in your retreat itinerary, and all listed retreat activities (astrology and mythology sessions, sound baths, astro dance, guided nature walks, and stargazing sessions).
Your retreat price does not include travel to and from the venue, travel insurance, personal expenses, alcohol, or any activities not listed in your itinerary. Arranging your own transport and travel insurance is your responsibility.
4. Travel and Cancellation Insurance
You must hold travel insurance to attend the retreat, including cover for trip cancellation and any physical/adventure activities included in the retreat itinerary. Please check that your policy covers all planned activities. Many insurers require the policy to be purchased within 14 days of booking — check with your provider.
Guiding Star Astrology is not responsible for booking or arranging your travel, including flights, and accepts no liability for delays, cancellations, or disruptions to your travel arrangements.
5. Guest Cancellation Policy
For cancellations made after the 15 September 2026 deadline, we will endeavour to offer a refund where reasonably possible; however, this remains at our sole discretion and is not guaranteed.
Expression of interest: your $150 deposit secures your place. If Guiding Star Astrology cancels a retreat due to insufficient interest, your deposit will be refunded as credit, or as a refund less any credit card processing fee if originally paid by credit card.
6. Our Cancellation Rights
If Guiding Star Astrology must cancel a booked retreat for any reason other than a government directive, you may transfer your full payment to another retreat date, or request a refund, which constitutes full settlement of the booking.
Guiding Star Astrology is not responsible for expenses you incur in preparing for a cancelled retreat, including flights, lost income, or other associated costs.
We reserve the right to alter retreat accommodation, activities, or facilitators where reasonably necessary.
If you choose to downgrade your accommodation after payment, no refund of the difference will be given. If you choose to upgrade, the new price will apply.
7. Health, Fitness, and Liability
You must disclose to us, prior to attending, any medical condition, injury, or disability that may affect your ability to safely participate in retreat activities (including physical activities such as nature hikes, yoga, or dancing).
You must comply with all health and safety guidance provided by Guiding Star Astrology during the retreat, and are responsible for ensuring you are medically and physically fit to participate. If you experience pain, illness, or discomfort during an activity, you must stop and inform the facilitator.
Guiding Star Astrology accepts no liability for injury, illness, loss, or damage arising from your participation in retreat activities or your travel to and from the retreat. We recommend comprehensive travel, medical, and cancellation insurance for the full duration of your trip.
7.1 Personal Belongings and Valuables
Guiding Star Astrology is not responsible for loss or damage to personal belongings or valuables during the retreat.
7.2 Third-party and other guest acts
Guiding Star Astrology is not liable for the acts or omissions of any third party, including but not limited to other guests, individuals present at the venue who are not part of the retreat, venue staff, or members of the public, including any criminal, negligent, or harmful conduct by such persons.
7.3 Assumption of risk for shared/public venues
Some retreat venues may be shared with other guests, visitors, or members of the public not affiliated with your retreat. By attending the retreat, you acknowledge and accept the inherent risks of attending an event at a venue that is not under Guiding Star Astrology's exclusive control.
7.4 No duty to supervise / not a guarantee of safety
While we are committed to responding appropriately to any incident and supporting affected guests, Guiding Star Astrology does not guarantee the safety or conduct of any individual and undertakes no duty to supervise interactions between guests or between guests and third parties.
8. Code of Conduct
We ask all guests to engage respectfully with fellow attendees, facilitators, and venue staff. Guiding Star Astrology reserves the right to remove a guest from a retreat, without refund, if their conduct is disruptive, unsafe, or disrespectful to others.
Guests who book and attend a retreat are required to abide by the rules and regulations of the retreat venue. These are made available on the website of the retreat venue. Failure to comply with venue rules can also result in removal from the retreat without refund. Guiding Star Astrology accepts no liability or responsibility for any breach of venue rules and regulations by a guest.
9. Photography, Video, and Content
Retreats may be photographed or filmed for use in Guiding Star Astrology's marketing, social media, and content (including YouTube). By attending, you consent to appearing in this content unless you notify us in writing before the retreat that you do not wish to be filmed or photographed, in which case we will make reasonable efforts to accommodate this.
10. Privacy
Personal information you provide when booking (including dietary requirements, medical or accessibility information, and emergency contact details) is collected solely to plan and safely run your retreat, and will not be shared with third parties except as required to deliver the retreat (e.g. with the venue or catering provider) or where required by law.
11. Force Majeure
Guiding Star Astrology is not liable for any failure to perform caused by circumstances beyond its reasonable control, including natural disasters, war, acts of God, airport closures, civil unrest, national or international pandemics, or the failure of third-party suppliers or subcontractors.
12. Eligibility
Retreats are open to guests aged 18 and over, unless otherwise stated for a specific retreat.
Guiding Star Astrology welcomes guests of all abilities. Given the remote nature of some retreat venues and the physical activities involved (including nature walks, dance and yoga), we ask guests to contact us before booking to discuss any accessibility needs, so we can advise whether reasonable accommodations can be made for your specific retreat. Our aim is to make retreats as accessible as possible within the physical constraints of each venue.
13. Governing Law
These Terms and Conditions are governed by the laws of State/Country of the retreat location, and any disputes will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of that jurisdiction.
14. Agreement
These Terms and Conditions supersede any other policy published on the Guiding Star Astrology website at the time of booking. By selecting “I have read and agree to the terms above,” you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this policy in full.