Preserving over 500 acres of Appalachian countryside through community land trusts and conservation restrictions. Lease sites in our Black Fox Community Land Trust are now available.
18th Annual Hogskin History Day: Sat, Sep 30
Join us as we celebrate the rich history and culture of our Hogskin Valley home and surrounding area. This year's theme is water. We'll enjoy good food, good music, local history, tours of eco-buildings and the Natural Burial Preserve, arts and crafts, children's activities, a cash raffle of up to $2000 and much more!
Immersion in the Natural World
Narrow Ridge offers opportunities to reconnect with the natural world through seasonal celebrations, organic gardening, day and night hikes, wild foraging and wild flower workshops, and solitary time outdoors.
7-minute PBS Video on Narrow Ridge
We are grateful to East TN PBS for this nice video that gives a brief overview of the work of Narrow Ridge.
Eco-lodging and Retreats
Narrow Ridge offers opportunities for retreat in our solar-powered, eco-friendly lodging. Overnight, weekend, or week-long stays are available for individuals; couples; families; and school, church, or work-related groups. Our lodging is perfect for Board and faculty retreats, team building workshops, alternative spring or fall breaks, family reunions, and 4-H or scout retreats.
50/50 Raffle Chance to Win $2000+ Drawing September 30
Support the work of Narrow Ridge and get a chance to win $2000 + with the purchase of tickets in our annual 50/50 Raffle. Between now and September 30 (the date of our annual fall festival, Hogskin History Day) Narrow Ridge will be selling 1000 raffle tickets at a price of 1 for $5 and 5 for $20. 50% of money collected from raffle sales will go to the person with the winning ticket, and the other 50% will go to support the work of Narrow Ridge to promote sustainable living and Earth literacy. Last year's winner won $1872.50! For information or to purchase your tickets, contact Mitzi at community@narrowridge.org or 865-497-3603.
Narrow Ridge featured in Discover Grainger Magazine
Narrow Ridge is grateful to Tommy Campbell of the Rogersville Review and Discover Grainger Magazine for the fine 9-page article on Narrow Ridge in this year's edition of Discover Grainger Magazine. The article appears on pages 58-66 of the magazine which can be viewed below. Copies of the magazine can be picked up at the Rogersville Review office at 316 East Main Street, Rogersville, TN or at several Interstate Welcome Centers in East Tennessee.
Narrow Ridge invites our friends and neighbors to join us for our open music jam on Saturday, July 22 at our outdoor stage just up the road from our Mac Smith Resource Center at 1936 Liberty Hill Rd. Guests are invited to share their talents in a forum that provides equal time to all who wish to participate. Our music gatherings are always a great way to get to know our neighbors and to witness first hand the amazing talent that exists here in our beautiful valley home. This is a non-alcoholic event that is free and open to all ages. Bring your friends, family, blanket or lawn chair, and good cheer. Contributions to the snack table are appreciated but not required (finger foods only, please). HOPE YOU CAN JOIN US!
For more information call 865-497-2753 or email community@narrowridge.org.
