La Belle Cabane - Cliff Valley Astronomy

Accommodation: Five cabins on 40 acres.

Accommodation Style: The Beaver Spa Pod (Amik). PRIVATE RESERVATION (1-4 PEOPLE) The Beaver Pod offers a captivating journey of cultural rejuvenation, engaging all your senses in a self-guided thermal experience. The Bigfoot Spa Pod (Sa’be). PRIVATE RESERVATION (1-4 PEOPLE) *Can accommodate 5-6 people for an additional fee. The Bigfoot Pod offers a captivating journey of cultural rejuvenation, engaging all your senses in a self-guided thermal experience.

Exclusive Spa Access. 3H EXCLUSIVE SPA ACCESS You have access to the entire spa (two separate pods) for groups of 8-10 (or fewer if you prefer). If you have larger groups (10-20+), please connect them via email.

Operating Period: Description: Welcome to La Belle Cabane, where their story is woven with the threads of resilience, creativity, and a deep connection to both nature and their Indigenous roots. Located in Kingston, NB, La Belle Cabane is more than a business; it builds authentic healing spaces with a mission to empower individuals to reconnect with nature, heal their minds and bodies, and embrace the transformative power of self-love. You are invited to find freedom in the forest and embark on a journey of self-discovery, wellness, and rejuvenation. We share our mission: "noojimo," or to heal. Our vision is to be a sanctuary where individuals can escape the demands of modern life, rediscover their connection to the natural world, and experience lasting transformations. Beginning with a tiny cabin, "la belle cabane," they found their haven in Kingston, NB, as well as the inspiration to build La Belle Cabane—a vision encompassing five cabins on 40 acres, inviting others to discover their own "cabane" and focus on healing to #findfreedomintheforest. Cory, a former Plant Manager, and Tasha, the previous Coordinator of the Biidaaban Doula Collective, run the business. They are both from small towns and share a combined dream of continuing to live in a rural area surrounded by nature. Their diverse backgrounds and life experiences have shaped La Belle Cabane into a unique space for healing and self-discovery. In response to challenges to their cultural identity, they emphasize their authenticity as Indigenous individuals. They are proud Citizens of the Métis Nation of Ontario (where they grew up) and identify as Anishinaabe due to their family’s history and lineage. As a business, they are Rainbow Registered, affirming their commitment to being a 2SLGBTQI+ friendly space and are certified through the Canadian Council of Indigenous Business.

Astro-strengths: Away from significant light pollution, you will enjoy dark skies with better-than-Bortle-3 conditions, ensuring stargazers and astronomers alike will have the opportunity to view and experience the night sky and all its wonders. Utilize the very useful Cliff Valley Astronomy binder to help you in your star-hopping journey.

Bortle Zone: 3

Perfect for: Beginners to advanced astronomers, astrophotographers, stargazers, couples, families and nature lovers.

La Belle Cabane This isn’t just a space to sleep under the stars - it’s a place to heal beneath them. Description Tucked away in the forests of the Kingston Peninsula, La Belle Cabane is a celestial sanctuary like no other. This Indigenous Owned Healing Sanctuary, that is open year round, spans 40 acres of lush forest and includes 5 Private Wilderness Cabins, a Forest Spa, Gift Shop and Event Space. Their core purpose is to help people find freedom in the forest through authentic healing spaces - perfect for those looking to reconnect with the earth and sky. Grounded in culture and care, the owners - Tasha Robitaille and Cory Belcourt - are inspired by their family history, their love of the land, and their desire to help others find their own version of peace. As proud Citizens of the Métis Nation of Ontario, they honour their history and prioritize authenticity and inclusion in all that they do. La Belle Cabane is Rainbow Registered, affirming their commitment to being a 2SLGBTQI+ friendly space and is certified through the Canadian Council of Indigenous Business.

Experiences Wilderness Cabins: Snowshoe or hike to your cozy 108 sq ft cabin - an off-grid hideaway where sunrises, campfire meals, and starlit skies invite you to disconnect and reconnect with nature’s rhythm. Forest Thermal Spa: Nestled in the trees, the spa features private pods with saunas, cedar plunges, a salt room, and more - a forest-powered reset where every breath opens you to the stars above. Other: La Belle Cabane also houses a gift shop and event spaces. The gift shop offers locally made and Indigenous-crafted goods - from forest-sourced salves to cosmic-inspired keepsakes. While the indoor space launches Fall 2025, they currently host outdoor guided tours, sensory yoga, meditation walks, and retreats - all beneath open skies and towering trees.

Bookings You can add the Stardust Starter Kit ($30+HST) to your cabin and/or spa stay. Your kit will include 10x50 binocular rentals (for your party and the entire length of your stay) and a night sky binder with star maps, seasonal guides, and tips for spotting constellations. If you use our Cliff Valley Astronomy Code “CLIFFKIT”, you’ll receive a little bonus bag of stardust (okay…chips) to snack on beneath the cosmos. Click here to start your starry escape. Please email events@labellecabane.com to enquire about Private Star Parties.

2025 Key Celestial Events:

March 29 – Rising Partial Solar Eclipse
June 21 & 22 – Summer Solstice and Venus & Moon conjunction
June 28 & 29 – Lunar occultation of Mars and Mars & Moon conjunction
July 16 – Moon, Saturn & Pluto conjunction
July 20 – Moon & M45 Pleiades conjunction
July 28 – Moon & Mars conjunction and Delta Aquarids meteor shower (20/hr and Moon at 10%)
August 11 & 12 – Venus & Jupiter conjunction and Perseids meteor shower (100+/hr and Moon at 83%) and Moon & Saturn conjunction*
August 31 – Moon and M44 Beehive Cluster conjunction
September 7 – Total Lunar Eclipse*
September 8 – Moon, Saturn & Neptune conjunction
September 12 – Moon and M45 Pleiades conjunction
September 16 – Moon & Jupiter conjunction
September 20 – Saturn at opposition
September 21 – Partial Solar Eclipse (not visible from North America)
September 23 – Neptune at opposition
Octoboer 13 – Moon & Jupiter conjunction*
October 21 – Orionids meteor shower during New Moon*
November 2 – Moon & Saturn conjunction*
November 9 – Moon & Saturn conjunction*
December 7 – Moon & Jupiter conjunction*
December 26 – Moon & Saturn conjunction*
December 31 – Moon & M45 Pleiades conjunction*