What makes us unique?
FOCUS ON FOOTPRINT
Renewable energy sytems, sustainable land development, forest regeneration, organic farming, and education of visitors.
FEELING OF SECLUSION
Dwellings are placed strategically to achieve a feeling of seclusion, allowing each guest to experience “stillness.”
OUTDOOR COMMUNITY
A communal area, open kitchen, and outdoor activites that provide the opportunity to connect with other adventurers.
HOW ARE WE DOING?
VerifiedWe had a wonderful stay. Short walk to hoot falls!! So beautiful and private, has everything you will need. We will definitely be back! Thanks!!
MeredithJuly 17, 2023VerifiedLooking for beautiful views and an escape from the everyday!! This is the place!! Came for a weekend visit and fell in love! Comfortable and clean. Enjoy the outdoors you'll love it here! Host is friendly and helpful!DaishonJuly 16, 2023VerifiedAmazing stay! Host was communicative and genuinely cares about his guests experience. Could not have asked for a better stay!BrookeJuly 13, 2023VerifiedMy fiancé told me all she wanted for her birthday was to visit waterfalls. We found outercamp, and we were very excited. We had many options to choose from that were all within 30 minutes. When we arrived to the camp, we were very impressed by the gated entrance, and felt very safe throughout our stay. The area is very secluded. We felt like we were staying at our own private camp ground. Although there are 3 other camps, they are spread out, with plenty of forestry in between. The yurt was very clean, and equipped with everything you need for the experience they are looking to provide. The generator stayed above 80% our entire stay as it charges itself through the day. We were able to run the fan all night, and the majority of the day. The water they supplied was more than plenty. We barely used the second 5 gallon container. The grill was very easy to use and started instantly. We absolutely loved the location and the surrounding area. WE WILL BE BACK SOON! Thanks again! 💙StephenJuly 10, 2023VerifiedBeautiful location to enjoy some relaxing time away!LisaJuly 3, 2023VerifiedFilled with knowledge and insight about the land, Evan was super helpful and hands on with making sure we were satisfied and happy. Eye learned so many things about myself on this off grid experience. Everything was peaceful and perfect:) I can’t wait to check out the other properties one day.BethanyJune 28, 2023VerifiedBeautiful outdoor setting!EhrenJune 26, 2023VerifiedIf you’re looking for a place that feels off grid but not too far of a drive away from civilization, this is the place! Perfect balance of being connected to nature and away from the city but still having just a little more than the basic necessities to make it comfortable. The little trail to the waterfall is super private and if you can make it over the bridge and around to the second pool of water, it’s a fun little area to play in. You’ll feel like a fairy! The rain shower is super convenient and refreshing as well. Wonderful stay and wonderful host!GracieJune 22, 2023VerifiedThe Gnomes Yome was a much needed getaway! Beautiful surroundings with enough space to feel like we had the woods to ourselves. Beautiful porch was perfect for a morning coffee and meditation looking out over the mountain. Highly recommended!GeorgeJune 14, 2023VerifiedOur stay was perfect! Definitely recommend for those who love nature, like to camp, enjoys their and enjoy their privacy. Communication was great and helpful for all our questions. Such an awesome Airbnb experience and super close off the Blue Ridge Parkway!CarolynJune 12, 2023
Imagine.
Our Purpose.
Build a scalable & sustainable outdoor resort model in WNC, experimenting with new builds, systems, unique land features, and native activities.
Expand into larger tracts of land where we manage our own conservation areas that guests can interact with, in 3 more locations. Expand our marketing internationally.
Take the concept to a national level, bringing an outdoor community and unique culture to every beautiful natural area in the country. Spreading our message of balance as our lives become increasingly digital.
In one of the most underrated mountainous regions in the US.
Community.
Our Team.
It all started in the summer before our senior year of high school when we were printing outdoor-inspired T-shirts out of Marc’s garage and selling them all over town. Marc’s obsession with business paired well with my passion and design creativity. Each shirt highlighted a local outdoor area with a youthful and risk-seeking spirit. We were doing our best to get our friends and neighbors outside while making some extra money to fund more of our own adventures.
That adventure came at the first glimpse of summer in our freshman year of college. We took a huge leap into the unknown with $800 in our pockets, and set off on a 35-day road trip across the US to see some of the outdoor areas we had only dreamed of. We slept anywhere we could pitch a tent, and cooked our gas station hot dogs over a 1973 Coleman Camping Stove. It was this trip that showed Marc and I how little we really needed to be happy.
Four years later, we both graduated from our respective colleges knowing we wouldn’t be satisfied with a 9-to-5. Our adventure had inspired us, and we couldn’t look back. Since then, we became infatuated with real estate and Airbnb, and the creativity & stewardship that came with it.
We have seen great success over the past couple of years with our Airbnb business, and have even acquired a few of our own properties, but our hearts are still not fully in it. We have realized that we need to realign with our roots, to what got us started in business from the beginning — the Great Outdoors. Connecting others with nature and giving them the peace & perspective nature has given us. Sharing the experience of how little we need to be happy. This is where our fire lies.
-Evan & Marc
