The Mountains are Calling…
And I Must Go
Terra Nova Center Public Closure Notice
Tuesday, August 11 – Friday, August 21
The Brigade of Light and Terra Nova Center will be closed to the general public from today through next Friday as we host a number of private sacred events and ceremonies on the mountain. As a church, the Brigade of Light is honored to hold space for memorials, weddings, spiritual retreats, and other sacred gatherings. During this season, we have been entrusted with several of these important ceremonies, and we want to ensure that those gathering here are given the privacy, peace, and sacred space these occasions deserve. We respectfully ask that day pass holders and season pass holders refrain from visiting the property during this closure. Unless you are attending a pre-registered event or joining us for Sunday Service, the property will not be open for general visitation during this time.
This month's Healing Wednesday has been canceled. This week's Drum Circle hosted by Whole Life Rhythm has also been canceled. Our weekly Drum Circle will return next Wednesday, 8/16/2025 at 6:00 p.m. Our Sweat Lodge Ceremony will continue as scheduled this Wednesday evening for registered attendees. Please remember that this is a pre-registered ceremony and is not open for general drop-in visitation. Sunday Service will continue as normal at 11:00 a.m., and all are welcome.
Terra Nova Center offers many beautiful opportunities throughout the season to step into nature, reconnect, rest, and find a place of wholeness and centeredness. At the heart of all that we do, however, is the highest mission of the Brigade of Light: to hold sacred space. Sometimes that means opening the mountain widely to our community. At other times, it means creating quiet, protected space for those marking some of life's most sacred passages. Over the coming week, we are honored to do just that. If you are not joining us for a registered ceremony or Sunday Service, we will be holding the Light from the mountain for you, and we look forward to welcoming you back when our regular public access resumes.
Thank you for helping us honor the people, families, and communities who have entrusted us with these sacred moments. For questions, please contact us at 828-862-5909 or info@terranovacenter.org.
Welcome to the Terra Nova Center, where tranquility meets adventure in the heart of nature.
We welcome the public to embrace nature and participate in our onsite activities and events, which offer opportunities for personal healing, learning, and spiritual transformation. Visitors are invited to enjoy Terra Nova Center’s serene environment by obtaining a day or season pass, granting access to our preserved land, sacred sites, and community gatherings. Whether attending a workshop, walking the Medicine Wheel, joining a community gathering, or simply finding peace within the natural world, all are welcome to experience the transformative power of Terra Nova Center.
Terra Nova Center is a spiritual retreat center and the sacred vision and home base of The Brigade of Light, a 501(c)(3) non-profit, dedicated to fostering healing, growth, and spiritual renewal for all. As both a church and a sanctuary of light, Terra Nova Center serves its community through a weekly Sunday service held in the Lighthouse Chapel, where fellowship, prayer, and guided discussions support spiritual seekers on their journey.
More than just a place of worship, Terra Nova Center is a healing center of light—a spiritual retreat where guests are invited to reconnect with their highest selves through communion with nature, community, and personal connection to divinity. Our beautiful land, protected under water and land conservation efforts and designated as a wildlife sanctuary, provides a nurturing environment for all beings who dwell within its borders.
As a non-profit organization, our mission is rooted in service, conservation, and the creation of a space where all are welcome to walk the path of light and transformation.
Discover the essence of Terra Nova Center – a place where nature, comfort, and community converge to create unforgettable moments.
Visit Terra Nova
Enjoy full lake access, swimming, fishing, the use of our watercraft, center yourself at Heartsong Labyrinth, access to trails into Dupont, and endless exploration of our gardens and land. Register for a Day Pass or register for the whole season!
Stay at Terra Nova
Learn more about overnight accommodations
and personal retreats
Special Events
Rent our facilities for your special event! Weddings, family reunions, life celebrations!