Antelope Basecamp

05/06/2026

Week 18: More electrical work… (and some plumbing). Patience is key at this stage of the game because we don’t want to overlook the little things. A lot goes into the “guts” of a building and ensuring we have the correct amp/connections to all the future appliances is very important. Very blessed to be working with some amazing contractors.

04/30/2026

Week 17: continued work on electrical. Lots going on for electrical infrastructure and upgrades. The store originally had many unsafe electrical fixtures and we are starting over to ensure everything is done properly and up to code. Stay tuned for what’s to come.

04/23/2026

Week 16: Electrical Rough in has started!!! We have had a few delays but excited to get this next phase of work completed. Then we can schedule inspections, get insulation and drywall scheduled. Oh this next phase will be fun!!! Stay tuned.

04/13/2026

Week 15… we got the underground piping in, parking area leveled, Basecamp looking good…. And Dark Sky Resource Library soft opening!!! We still have some work to do on the room and gear that is on back order that should be here soon, but in celebration of International Dark Sky Week (April 13-20th) we will have this room open. Come check it out!

04/06/2026

Week 14- trenching for water and power is now underway. It’s incredible the amount of work that “GOES UNDERGROUND” that people don’t see. What this means though is no overhead wires for electrical so it will be better for stargazing! This week we also got Cabin 10 online. Some guests have asked for the beds to be “move able” to they can shift the cabins around. We listened and happy to accommodate this new feature for cabin 10. It’s available online for booking now. This next week we are busy getting the dark sky library room ready for a soft opening on April 13th. Stay tuned for more to come.

03/30/2026

Week 13- market received all NEW WINDOWS!!! what a treat to see the building with new glass. Also across at the Basecamp we received our International Dark Sky Lodging Experience certification. This might seem small… but it was a lot of work. So with that said, we are officially launching our dark sky library soft opening the week of International Dark Sky April 13-20th. This room will soon be available to guests to check out astronomy resources and tools.

03/26/2026

Very excited to be recognized for our lighting efforts. Check this out ❤️❤️❤️

Antelope Basecamp in Central Oregon, has been officially certified Dark Sky Approved Lodging.

Located in the small town of Antelope, this unique destination sits under some of the darkest skies in the Pacific Northwest, offering incredible views of the Milky Way and an immersive night sky experience.

Designed with darkness in mind, the property uses red lighting to protect night vision, reduce light pollution, and keep the stars shining bright overhead.

Learn more about Antelope Basecamp and DarkSky Approved Lodging: https://bit.ly/4uTXsWU

03/23/2026

Week 12: hvac lines went in, new back garage door added, septic drain lines getting covered, gravel to prep for a parking lot, then across the street at Basecamp the shop got painted and new lounge chairs!!! It’s coming together. Also starting to see the cyclists come through on oregon Outback already!!! Busy week.

03/15/2026

Week 11: it’s plumbing week

03/09/2026

Week 10 - we took a slight break this week. Exterior trim work updated, especially to the front facade. The week ahead there is a lot on the schedule. Hoping to make some progress this week. Stay tuned.