IN A LANDSCAPE Dark Sky: Summer Lake Hot Springs

For the 10th season, IN A LANDSCAPE: Classical Music in the Wild tours the American West. Mountain tops, old-growth forests, and sunny meadows replace the traditional concert hall in the series featuring pianist Hunter Noack on a 9-foot Steinway concert grand piano. Listen through wireless headphones and wander afield with the music as a soundtrack to your experience in the wild.

Tickets to this concert can be purchased individually or in a bundle for the full Lake County IN A LANDSCAPE weekend experience.

The Lake County Weekend Bundle  

- Concert 4 pm Saturday at Fort Rock State Natural Area, and
- Concert 9 pm Sunday at Summer Lake Hot Springs. This night-time concert debuts - our new Dark Sky program in the world’s largest International Dark Sky Sanctuary.
- 2 nights camping at Summer Lake Hot Springs (9/13 & 9/14) 

About Summer Lake Hot Springs Concert
Listen, soak, and stargaze at Summer Lake Hot Springs in the largest International Dark Sky Sanctuary in the world, during this night-time concert that turns the Oregon Outback into a theater for the stars. Guests can find the constellation of Lyra overhead, representing the Greek tale of Orpheus whose music was so great that even inanimate objects such as rocks could be charmed. Before even the times of Ptolemy, this region was an agreed upon place of peace between the Yahooskin, Nüümü (Northern Paiute), Cayuse, Umatilla and Walla Walla tribes who originally inhabited the land.  While you’re there, be sure to check out our friends and previous concert host at PLAYA Summer Lake, the arts and science residency program tucked behind the juniper fence on your way to the hot springs and Paisley beyond.

About Camping at Summer Lake Hot Springs
The camping area is a large, flat five acre field located at the eastern side of the property. No assigned spots; campers choose where they would like to set up camp. Larger groups with multiple vehicles are able to camp together. Includes access to bathrooms, showers, outdoor rock tubs, and indoor mineral pool.

About Fort Rock Concert
Towering above the sagebrush desert sits Fort Rock State Natural Area, a caldera created by volcanic eruptions under what was once an inland sea. Waves lapped against the rock creating caves in which anthropologist Luther Cressman discovered a collection of ten-thousand-year-old sandals in 1938. Such artifacts likely belonged to the ancestors of several local, indigenous nations including the Yahooskin, and Confederated Tribes of Umatilla. The piano will be situated in the caldera, a dusty trek up an uneven and rocky trail from the parking area. (Read more about this venue on the Fort Rock concert page.)

3rd Annual Fort Rock Pie Social
After the concert, follow Hunter down to the Fort Rock Grange for our 3rd annual Pie Social. Pie and ice cream will be available for a $5 suggested donation, with all profits going to benefit the Fort Rock Grange and their community activities. Bring your favorite pie to share and be part of the fundraising fun!

Photo by Bill Origer

Concert FAQs:

Seating 
Bring your own chairs or blankets.
No seating provided.

Accessibility
The walk to the concert site is no more than 1/4 mile on uneven grassland and dirt paths.  

Food & Beverages
Outside food and drink are permitted. Bring a picnic! No food will be available for purchase at Summer Lake Hot Springs.

Dogs
Well-behaved dogs (max 6-foot leash) are allowed. Please bring and use waste bags to keep the site clean. No pets at bathhouse/outdoor tubs.

Smoking
Prohibited at all IN A LANDSCAPE concert sites.

Refunds & Cancellations
All ticket purchases are final. There are no refunds unless IN A LANDSCAPE cancels the performance. The show goes on regardless of weather.

More Questions? Visit Concert FAQs on our website or email tickets@inalandscape.org.

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