We live, teach, breathe and believe in nature's governing truths. We interact with the beautiful clarifying teachings of nature as we interpret it's story. We are more about doing it than talking about it. We invite you to visit us and experience all that is Turtle Island!

The programs at Turtle Island Preserve are powerful and effective. We dig deep reaching profound connections within us, touching our ancestral roots. "SIMPLY REAL", we touch the sources of life directly, unshielded from nature's truths. Intimate and personal, we experience relationship building with the foundational essence of our existence.

Visiting educators, campers, and family members repeatedly and independently have exclaimed excitedly while participating in our programs, "You guys really do it!"

The easiest way to see Turtle Island Preserve is to schedule your own personal Horse Drawn Carriage Ride with Eustace!

Please respect our privacy and educational programming by not showing up unannounced for a pop-in visit. Please call the Turtle Island office to schedule a visit and to request driving directions at (828) 265 -2267. Mapquest and other web-based navigational sites will get you lost.

Upcoming Events

Call (828) 265 -2267 or send an email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for more information or to sign up.

2013 Summer Camp Dates

Father and Son Camp
June 14-17 , 2013

Young Boys Camp (ages 7-10)
June 23 - 29, 2013

Adult Camp (ages 18+)
June 25 - June 29, 2013

Older Boys Camp (ages 11-17)
June 30 - July 13, 2013

Older Girls Camp (ages 12-18)
July 14 - 27, 2013

Young Girls Camp (ages 7-11)
July 14 - 20, 2013

Family Camp (all ages)
August 1 - 7, 2013

Download the Summer Camp Application here

Open House