What should I actually bring?

A folding chair, warm layers, and closed-toe shoes for a cornfield at night. We provide the tent platform and lighting.

Is this on private land, and is it legal?

Yes to both. The farmer has hosted every departure for six seasons and reviews the guest list personally. Skinner's liability paperwork is thorough, if a little dry.

What happens if nothing shows up?

You're automatically rebooked for the next confirmed window at no additional cost. It's happened once in the last five departures, and that traveler saw something on the rebook.

Undisclosed cornfield, Iowa, EarthexperienceLate-summer departures — Aug, Sep 2026, exact date confirmed 72 hours prior

The Mothership Rendezvous

A confirmed rendezvous itinerary, weather and disclosure policy permitting

Spend one night in a lit field waiting for something that, on four of our last five departures, showed up.

At a glance

Duration: 2 days
Destination: Undisclosed cornfield, Iowa, Earth
Group size: Max 4 travelers
Diving level: None — you will be lifted
Dates: Late-summer departures — Aug, Sep 2026, exact date confirmed 72 hours prior
Start: Undisclosed staging point, eastern Iowa
End: Undisclosed staging point, eastern Iowa
Starting price: $7,500.00
Deposit: $1,000.00

Why you will love this trip

What makes this trip special, and why travelers choose to come back.

A confirmed sighting record

Four of our last five departures logged a confirmed aerial event before dawn. We keep the log; you're welcome to review it before booking.

No EVA gear required

This is a ground-based waiting experience. Bring a folding chair and a warm layer, nothing more specialized than that.

Overnight field staging

A single tent platform pitched at the edge of the field, lit only by a low red lamp so as not to interfere with, well, anything.

Mulder's pre-departure briefing

A personal briefing from the founder himself, covering the site's history and precisely how much he is and isn't allowed to promise you.

Day-by-day itinerary

A clear day-by-day look at what to expect on this trip.

Included

• Overnight tent platform and sleeping gear
• Mulder's pre-departure briefing
• Low-interference red lighting and observation log
• Rebooking guarantee if no event is logged
• Light dinner and breakfast
• Transport to/from the staging point

Not included

• Personal recording equipment
• Lodging before or after the trip

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about booking and preparing for this trip.

Preparation

Safety

Booking

What travelers say about GlobePro

“I've been to four of these. I've seen three somethings. I'm going back.”

R. L. · Mothership Rendezvous, August 2026

“Skeptical when I sat down in the field. Not skeptical by 3 a.m.”

C. O. · Mothership Rendezvous, September 2026

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