The Wilderness Adventure Hub.
A regenerative eco-tourism destination designed to heal families, honor the land and ignite wonder through immersive nature experiences, where the mountains meet the stars.
A one-of-a-kind sanctuary in the Appalachian mountains.
In partnership with retired Disney Imagineers, we’re creating a place where adventure meets accessibility, education and restoration.
To provide safe, inclusive wilderness experiences that reconnect people with nature, foster multi-generational healing, and inspire the next generation of explorers and stewards of the planet.
Designed for every family
Immersive themed trails & villages
Rustic hollers with modern edges: storytelling paths, eco-adventures and hidden wellness pavilions.
Accessibility for all
Designed for mobility and cognitive needs, so every family member can take part fully.
Education & inspiration
Interactive portals to science and space exploration, powered by technology partnerships.
Regenerative design
Sustainable practices that restore the land while bringing economic benefits to the Bristol community.
Building it with world-class partners
Retired Disney Imagineers
Bringing world-class thematic design and storytelling to our region.
Local government
Economic development support from Bristol, Tennessee for land and infrastructure.
Technology innovators
Exploring pilot programs in robotics, safety and planetarium-style space education to create “safe wild spaces” and immersive learning.
What the Hub will mean for Appalachia
Healing
Therapeutic nature immersion for families facing health challenges.
Education
Igniting curiosity about Earth, the cosmos and the environment.
Economic
Job creation, a year-round tourism boost and community revitalization.
Future-focused
Bridging Earth-bound wonder with multi-planetary dreams.
Ideas the Hub could include
A $30+ million initiative for the region.
These are the project’s goals and projections, not results yet.
We invite visionary partners.
Help us build the world’s first regenerative wilderness hub, where the mountains meet the stars. We’re looking for funding partners, investors and donors: host or attend a fundraising event, make a gift, establish an endowment, or talk with us about a larger partnership.
Contact Nicole Myers Henderson
704-791-7638 · hello@growwellappalachia.com
Help build something big.
Gifts of any size help us plan, research and prepare the Wilderness Adventure Hub in Bristol, and keep our current projects going.