We are excited to unveil plans for SMC Northeast; henceforth known as Sugar Mountain Center! Late this July, we officially became owners of a beautiful 10 acre property in the Vermont Mountains on the South Royalton/Tunbridge border, and have already begun working hard to transform the new permanent space to be ready to host trainings, events, programs, accommodate guests, and grow food.
Sugar Mountain Center will build upon the vision and mission of Smoky Mountain Corps, working to support resilient community, foster environmental stewardship, and promote sustainable agriculture practices.
The new training center and residential facility will support trainings, retreats, community events, and service learning programs in conservation skills, permaculture, leadership development, and low-impact living. Our goal is to be ready to host trainings by next summer.
And what does all of this mean for now? Lots and lots of work! We have already begun, and will be spending the coming winter and spring (and the many years that follow) transforming our space…converting a garage into meeting and bunk space, building a pavilion, prepping gardens, planting fruit trees, and many more exciting projects!
Here are a few photos of our work thus far. If you are interested in volunteering to help with any project, please contact us at hebuckner@gmail.com. There is lots to do! We may be able to make work/trade arrangements, and are particularly looking for anyone with carpentry skills.
We also of course are always accepting donations via paypal or through mail to 34 Gee Hill Road, South Royalton VT 05068.
Thanks again for all your support, and stay tuned for progress!
