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I'm not sure if our average guest would be interested. I'm not sure if I
could raise the rates $35 to cover this expense. Does it sound
expensive? If you planned on going to a B&B would you pay an extra $35
for this? Thanks.


Many years ago, I did a similar thing for a resort in the Pennsylvania
Poconos that was a few hours from home. In my case, my wife and I got
two weeks vacation every summer in return for my running a class for
guests of the resort. My astronomy classes were just a small part of
the activities there, which included lessons in riding, tennis, etc.
Fees were built into the price of lodging.

We passed out planispheres, taught everyone the constellations, and
shared views of the planets and DSOs through an 8" cassegrain. It was
actually a lot of work, but I loved doing it, and the classes were
ALWAYS very well attended. The resort kept wanting me back each year,
but after about four years of this, I decided to move on to other
things.

The problem with asking an astronomy club to volunteer on a regular
basis is that after a while they will become undependable.

Starry Skies,
Rich