COVID-19 Update: Due to the high numbers of Covid19 cases in NC and the rest of the country, the main lodge remains closed until March 1st, 2021 although Sunrise Cottage is available for booking as are our outdoor, socially distanced activities (check out our event calendar for more info). We are looking forward to welcoming guests back to the lodge this spring and are committed to ensuring that we do this safely for everyone concerned, including our guests, our staff, and our community. Click here for our COVID-19 Policies. 

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Think Outside the Classroom

Field trips that make learning an adventure! Bring history, science, and social studies to life with an Earthshine Outdoor Education program.

Earthshine Lodge has a legacy of providing outdoor education to school groups from all over the eastern United States. Our outdoor education experiences enhance school curriculum by providing memorable learning adventures for all types of learning environments – public, private, Montessori, Waldorf, virtual, and homeschooling groups, etc. 

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Unforgettable Adventures in Outdoor Education

Discovery Program

Experience team building, self empowerment, and personal development in our wilderness classroom. Students will develop critical learning and leadership skills by working together to overcome challenges.

Earth Explorers Program

Discover how elements, plants, and animals work together to shape our world. Students will explore earth science working in action and discover a diverse range of natural environments in our immersive outdoor classroom

Explore Appalachia Program

Explore the history of the Blue Ridge mountains through the story of the native people and immigrant settlers - the challenges they faced and the events that shaped their lives.

Fully Customizable Program

Mix and match from our different programs to create your own hand-crafted, unforgettable, and educational adventure on the mountaintop.

A Legacy in Outdoor Education

For over 40 years, Earthshine Lodge has been offering exceptional outdoor field trip experiences for kids in kindergarten through 12th grade. We provide a unique and inspirational learning environment for all learning styles.

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Curriculum Integration

Earthshine’s programs are designed to incorporate state educational standards in science and social studies. Our programs are integrated to core compentency standards and are an enriching experiential and hands-on opportunity for public, charter, and private schools.

Experienced & Seasoned Staff

Our educators are knowledgeable, experienced and excited to work with your students.  Passionate about outdoor education, our staff love getting kids excited about learning in the natural environment and making real life connections to the classroom.

Contact us for more information about our fully customizable Outdoor Education programs

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What Educators are Saying About Earthshine Lodge

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