I read The Last American Man twice after dropping my friend’s son off at camp last summer. On return he showed us the small basket he had made, the leather pouch he had sewn himself, and the most amazing thing was watching him reacclimate to the noise of life. It had been so quiet and peaceful, the pace so incredibly different at Turtle Island, he had trouble initially listening to the noise and clamor of everyday life. He was more mature when he came home, more willing to take time, be patient, use his words when he got frustrated.

I spent three of the best days of my life there while I was taking a blacksmith course. I stayed in the little cabin just like they live in the old days no electronics of any type. To live as people were supposed to live. The food I ate while I was there was all grown on the land and out of the world it was delicious. The course I took was very interesting and challenging, the teacher was very knowledgeable and helpful and took the time to show you step by step how to do it so you could attain your goal. We made many different items to use when we got home. The land and the sites are so beautiful it is will worth the trip to see this place and help keep the old ways alive and going so we do not forgot were we came from. By coming here you may find that you love the old way better and give up the modern life.

The Most Beautiful and Peaceful Place I have been. The People are the Best they make You feel like Home. I will go back as Much as I can

I am well impressed about the time and effort goes into preserving our traditions.

Incredible environment for those who want to observe, learn and realize the gift of sustainability and natural living.

Its downright Super Cool and educational!

Beautiful drive to a uniquely beautiful preserve. Places like this are few and far between. I hope they are able to continue the work and education they sharing with people.

Had a wonderful time. Ran into some friends from the Firefly gathering in Asheville that goes on the beginning of each summer. Was really nice to see everyone having such a good time. The weather was perfect today. All the craftsmen showing off their crafts were amazing.I would recommend checking into the camps they provide each year.

I watch the mountain men program. I wanted to see where they were located.

I spent the day at Turtle Island with my grandchildren. It was the best experience we have ever had, I will be going back many times. It is where you should take your family, if you want to see how life should be lived.We also we lucky enough to get to see Rising Appalachian play!!! Turtle Island is Heaven on Earth

Worth your time as parents to check it out for your child to learn survival skills you dont have or never learn in your lifespan a must for every child boy or girl and even as adults

Living the life! Eaustace teaches back to nature like no other. To live at Turtle Island would be heaven on Earth!

Wonderful and very informative volunteers

Had a great time, id recommend if you have kids ...send them to summer camp here they will surely learn alot of valuable life lessons.

Who wouldnt love having Eustace as a neighbor?

Quite possibly the greatest place on earth. Much love!

Loved the natural setting and the quaint feel

Great place to experience folk knowledge and natural ways of doing things.

Ustice

One place I will goin to see

An amazing place -- for an individual or group of people -- to slow down, learn, be mindful, tune in, increase awareness, and grow. A must visit. Give to keep this national treasure thriving.

This is the ultimate living history camp. There are farm animals to be cared for, trails to hike, chores to help with, all while living sustainably completely off the grid,

Rip Preston u will be truly missed but never forgotten

Want to go back in the future, very cool place!

Never there but there should be a lot more places like this. This country could use a lot more.

It was a pretty place with the right idea, but our host was terrible!

Looks amazing i would love to visit.

Very cool place

Super

Great place to enjoy the environment @ learn the old ways10+ Miltary friendly 10+

Great trails

Eustace is crazy nuts.

My dream

The coolest place