Go glamping in a “disco dome”? Geodesic dome resort to open near Lake Michigan

SOUTH HAVEN, MI — Touted as something out of a pulp science fiction magazine, “disco domes” will open near Lake Michigan this summer.

Located at 397 N. Bluestar Highway in South Haven, Chillville Collective's DayDreamer Domes promises an otherworldly visit to those who stop by for a few hours or stay the night.

In the former home of the South Haven Country Club, DayDreamer Domes offers brass-colored, four-season technological geodesic domes on the 150-acre property, 2 miles outside of town.

The area's first pool club/geodesic dome complex also features 20,000 square feet of Astro turf and shade cabanas, according to a company news release.

“Overnight guests can enjoy 21 geodesic domes, nine modified shipping containers, a pink heated pool, and a reimagined clubhouse with sensory tanks and secret doors like something out of Alice in Wonderland,” said Missy Fojtik, head dreamer of the Chillville collective.

The domes, Fojtik said, “glisten like Egyptian scarabs and signal the dawn of a new day for the property.”

When it comes to glamping, DayDreamer offers visitors domes with connected bathtubs, heating, air conditioning and ceiling fans.

“Some people perfected their sourdough during the pandemic, I went to work,” Fojtik said. “It was either wait or create, so I spent the pandemic pulling out all the stops here.”

Fojtik, a corporate refugee and mother of three, teamed up with a management team “made up of women with well-worn passports, design training and hospitality experience” to create a space where elevated accommodation and unusual activities can shine brightly.

The property offers a small bodega, private lounge, floating clinic, bathtubs, chef's kitchen, intimate dining room, 2,400 square foot porch and more.

“It’s our version of glamping, and we’ve designed experiences that complement our interpretation, so Sunday parties, afternoon tea and croquettes are on the menu,” Fojtik said.

The intimate dining room will host globally inspired communal dinners, imagined by Ondrej Fojtik, Missy's husband.

“Our inspiration is experimentation,” Fojtik said. “We want to introduce new foods, music and programs to our guests in a stress-free environment. “We want to be a hub of creativity. Our itineraries are based on ambiance and we have incorporated ours into the design.

DayDreamer Domes seeks to collaborate with local artists and creatives, from chefs looking to test new culinary concepts to local creators and artisans looking to teach.

“We don’t take ourselves seriously here,” Fojtik said. “We just want to inject a little whimsy and wonder into your stay.”

With an official opening date of Saturday, June 15, DayDreamer Domes is now accepting reservations for the summer season. Glamping starts at $250 per night per dome for two people and requires a minimum two-night stay. Floats, stretches, spa packages and daily pool passes are also available.

Upcoming special events include a domestic violence benefit on Thursday, June 20, benefiting Caring Connection, and a Pride event on Saturday, June 29, Fojtik told MLive. A goddess festival is also in the works.

For more information, visit daydreamerdomes.com or follow DayDreamer Domes on Facebook.

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