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Clear Sky Resort Domes, Grand Canyon

Grand Canyon & Williams, Arizona

The Concept

Fond memories of fun childhood holidays led to the development of a new brand of resort, committed to creating one-of-a-kind experiences by combing unique accommodations at the country’s most special places. To do that they had to first create spaces that offered all the comforts of a luxury hotel room while simultaneously giving the feeling of camping outdoors under a canopy of thousands of stars. More than just a scenic canvas, naturally dark nights have the ability to inspire wonder and awe. A year of research led the Clear Sky visionaries to a geodesic dome structure with an expansive window and an oversized skylight providing epic stargazing from the comfort of a luxurious bed. Constructed of a network of triangles creating a self-supporting framework that provides structural strength, the high volume-to-surface ratio uses 30% less building materials than standard construction. The Luxury Sky Domes are incredibly energy efficient simply because of their shape – the ambient airflow of the HVAC system inside each dome is continuous, with no stagnant corners, therefore requiring less energy to circulate air and maintain even temperatures. With fewer flat surfaces allowing the structure to shed the elements, each dome can withstand the powerful winds and over-the-top precipitation of extreme weather.

Location

This complex of geodesic dome structures, nestled amongst a scattered grove of low-lying juniper trees, sits in Valle, which is approximately 25 miles south of the Grand Canyon South Rim, 50 miles north of Flagstaff and 30 miles north of Williams.  The resorts location, along legendary Route 66, near the intersection of Arizona Route 64 and U.S. Route 180, puts guests just twenty minutes from the Grand Canyon.

Accommodation

Clear Sky Resorts promote connection to nature, so it’s fitting that the décor and furnishings bring a touch of the outside wilderness to the inside of their Luxury Sky Domes. Wall-sized murals of the surrounding landscape, clean-burning, free-standing ethanol fireplaces or firepits and hand-hewn log bed frames support mattresses that are covered with high-thread-count linens. Each dome’s expansive window has curtains that can be closed for privacy and a private bath that comes stocked with towels, robes and slippers. In addition, every Luxury Sky Dome comes with a telescope for zeroing in on planets, galaxies and nebulas in the starry night skies. All domes also include one of their signature cozy hanging chairs inside and a comfy hammock outside on the private deck. Some domes come with circular hanging beds suspended under the skylight. There are no televisions as the resort is committed to connecting with nature. The Grand Canyon property has 45 Luxury Sky Domes, in ten styles, sprouting from the expansive high desert plateau. Many are tastefully themed with unique décor and furnishings that invite you to escape the ordinary.

Grand Canyon Domes: The two person Grand Canyon Domes are accented with a queen-sized, hand-hewn log bed and a wall-sized mural producing the illusion of sleeping in the quiet hush at the bottom of the deep canyon.
Grand Canyon Deluxe Domes: These sleep five, with one queen-sized log bed on the main floor and two beds, one queen-sized and one twin-sized, in the loft.
Stairway to the Stars Domes: These are for two people and substitute a circular bed suspended under the skylight, accessed via a spiral staircase. You’ll actually experience what it must feel like to sleep in an eagle’s nest, built high on the canyon walls depicted in the wall-sized backdrop.
Space Galaxy Sky Domes: Bring Deep Space inside a galaxy-themed dome that sleeps starting, starting with a circular Galaxy bed and Space Pod twin bunks against a planetary wall-sized mural on the ground floor. Another queen-sized bed and twin-sized bed in the easily accessible loft put guests closer to the skylight.
Pink Luxury Sky Domes: These are reminiscent of a fictional cat-like character with a red bow and no mouth produced by the Japanese company Sanrio. Youthful and playful, this colorful dome features themed linens and unique egg-shaped chairs next to the clean burning fireplace. Pink domes sleep five, with a queen-sized bed on the main floor, and another queen bed and a twin bed in the upper loft.
80’s Video Games Sky Dome: Relive the 80’s with a spectacular throwback video game-themed experience. Guests, young and old, will go crazy over unlimited play of the retro maze chase video game named after its fictional protagonist shaped like a piece of pizza with a missing slice. These domes sleep five, using an oversized circular queen bed on the main floor and another queen bed and a twin bed in the loft.
British Secret Agent Sky Dome: Secretly dream of life as a suave British secret agent? Pay homage to the world’s most iconic spy starting with a Q-inspired bed with Bluetooth speakers against a spy-themed mural backdrop. Matching gold chairs seemingly clad in the smuggled precious metal will have you asking for your happy hour martini to be shaken, not stirred. An authentic London red telephone booth, seen as a British cultural icon throughout the world, completes the look and presents photo opportunities galore in these five person themed domes.
Snow Globe Ultra-Panoramic Sky Dome: The first Luxury Sky Dome clad entirely with panels of insulated, tempered glass. This dome is truly a sight to behold and hosts an unforgettable overnight experience for two people. At night the stars, seemingly magnified by the glass, appear close enough for the guests sleeping inside to reach out and touch. A night in this dome and you’ll know why people who live in glass houses not only shouldn’t throw stones, they also shouldn’t forget to draw the privacy curtains.

Facilities

At the heart of every Clear Sky Resorts location, everything revolves around the oversized Welcome Dome. Every jaw-dropping Welcome Dome takes the wow factor to a whole new level in its own unique local way. Each is designed to bring the beauty of the outdoors inside, using inspiration from the surrounding wild places. All Welcome Domes feature bed-like chairs, sized for the whole family, which hang suspended from the cavernous, twenty-six foot ceiling in front of the room-sized panoramic windows, beckoning guests to swing for a spell. All Welcome Domes are furnished with large sectionals, along with other unique seating, providing plenty of space for resort guests to mingle, planning their next adventure. From daily food options to happy hours, these resort hubs are designed to host a warm and friendly community atmosphere. Nightly smores next to one of the signature firepits signals a sweet end to each memorable day. Fun, family-friendly activities entertain guests, including games like croquet, bocce, horseshoes, lawn darts, frisbee golf and cornhole. There’s nothing like dancing under the stars to live local music to put a grin on the face of everyone from one to one hundred. Storytelling nights under the stars, sitting around the firepit mesmerized by topics like native folklore, astronomy, geology or wildlife biology make for unforgettable experiences that not only entertain and educate, but inspire. Movie nights are a chance to snuggle under blankets watching that night’s feature under the shimmery dark sky. Unique amenities at the Grand Canyon resort include a 360 degree Projection Dome, an entire empty dome turned into a planetarium-like movie screen for a truly immersive short film experience. After the sun goes down, Grand Canyon guests can still enjoy the lighted 9-hole disk golf course and lighted sculpture art walk path by night. There is also an on-site food truck to keep guests fuelled.

Clear Sky Resorts - Grand Canyon - Unique Sky Domes, High Grove Road, Williams, AZ, USA

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