Forest Dome or Meadow Dome: Which Back Forty Escape Is Right for You?

At Back Forty, your getaway begins with a choice: retreat beneath the trees in a Forest Dome or settle into the wide-open landscape of a Meadow Dome. Both offer the comfort, privacy and thoughtful touches that make a Back Forty stay special, but the experience surrounding your dome is distinctly different.

Maybe you picture morning coffee tucked among the trees, or perhaps it’s an evening beneath an expansive sky as the sun disappears beyond the meadow. From woodland seclusion to open views and unforgettable stargazing, there’s no wrong choice — just the Back Forty escape that feels right for you.

Two Domes, Two Ways to Escape

Part of what makes Back Forty unique is that the same 26-acre property can offer two very different ways to experience it. The Forest Domes are tucked among the trees, where the landscape feels close, quiet and secluded. The Meadow Domes open onto a broader setting, with sweeping skies, changing light and views that stretch across the property.

The difference isn’t about amenities or comfort — it’s about how you want your surroundings to feel. One invites you deeper into the woods; the other gives you room to look out across the landscape. Both offer their own perspective on a Back Forty escape.

Choose the Forest Dome If...

You love the feeling of being tucked away among the trees. The Forest Domes offer a more secluded setting, surrounded by woodland that changes with the seasons and creates a natural sense of privacy.

Start the morning with coffee on your deck as sunlight filters through the trees, spend a quiet afternoon relaxing in your private hot tub, and settle in beneath the dome’s skylight as evening arrives. It’s an experience that feels cozy, intimate and immersed in nature — ideal for guests who want their escape to feel a little more hidden away.

Choose the Meadow Dome If...

You’re drawn to open spaces, big skies and views that seem to change throughout the day. The Meadow Domes sit within a more expansive landscape, where wildflowers, changing seasons and wide-open surroundings become part of the experience.

Enjoy your morning coffee overlooking the meadow, spend the afternoon relaxing outside your dome, and watch the sky transform as sunset gives way to the stars. With fewer trees overhead and an incredible view of the night sky, the Meadow Domes are especially inviting for guests who love sunsets, stargazing and that wonderful feeling of having room to breathe.

Morning: Forest vs. Meadow

Mornings at Back Forty have their own rhythm, and where you wake up shapes the experience. In a Forest Dome, the day begins beneath the trees, with soft morning light filtering through the woodland and the quiet of the forest just outside your door. Step onto the deck with a coffee and enjoy a slow start surrounded by nature.

In a Meadow Dome, mornings feel brighter and more open. Watch the landscape come to life through the panoramic windows, take your coffee outside and enjoy the wide views across the meadow. It’s a peaceful way to begin the day — just with a little more sky.

Evening: Forest vs. Meadow

As the day winds down, the two settings take on entirely different personalities. At a Forest Dome, evening settles in among the trees. Slip into your private hot tub, listen to the quiet of the woods and watch the forest gradually disappear into the darkness around you.

At a Meadow Dome, the evening begins with the horizon. Pour a glass of wine, settle outside and watch the colours change across the sky before the stars take over. With the meadow stretching out around you and an open sky overhead, it’s a setting made for lingering outside just a little longer.

What They Have in Common

Whichever setting you choose, the essentials of a Back Forty escape remain the same. Both Forest and Meadow Domes offer a comfortable private retreat with an ensuite bathroom, kitchenette and your own outdoor hot tub — giving you everything you need to settle in and enjoy the property at your own pace.

You’ll also have the wider Back Forty experience waiting outside your dome. Spend time in the panoramic sauna, wander the property and forest trails, discover a quiet corner of the Forest Library, or simply enjoy having nowhere you need to be.

Forest or Meadow, the setting may change — but the chance to slow down, reconnect and enjoy a few days away is very much the same.

Still Can’t Decide?

If the Forest Dome has you dreaming about quiet mornings beneath the trees but the Meadow Dome has you picturing sunsets and star-filled skies, there may be only one solution: experience both.

Choose the setting that speaks to you for this escape, and save the other for next time. The surroundings may be different, but that’s part of the fun — your second stay at Back Forty can feel like an entirely new getaway.

Forest first or Meadow first? We’ll leave that decision to you.