Tours and Camping

Camping

The campground is closed for the winter and scheduled to be open from March 26 until November 8, 2021.

You must have a tour of Earthaven to be eligible to camp. The campground is open to the public by reservation only. Supporting members are entitled to one week of free camping annually, and discounted rates thereafter. Water is available at the campground, but please bring your own food. Earthaven does not have facilities to serve food to the public. Contact SOIL to make a reservation.

Visiting in Person

Please do not arrive at Earthaven without having made confirmed arrangements in advance. To foster safety for all, Earthaven requests the following of in-person visitors:

• If you are sick, stay home.
• If you might have been exposed to COVID-19 or traveled from a high-risk area, plan your visit and tour for a later date.
• Clean and sanitize any surfaces you are in contact with while at Earthaven.
• Avoid close contact (6 feet) with anyone outside your household.
• Bring the following:
  • A pen to sign the liability waiver
  • Exact change for the tour payment ($15-30 sliding scale)
  • A water bottle
  • A face covering, in case you enter a building
  • Hand sanitizer, if you have a preferred type

See How to Get Here,  Maps of Earthaven, and Earthaven Weather. We are located in two counties, Buncombe and Rutherford. COVID-19 updates for every county are on the state dashboard. 

Lodging

For lodging near Earthaven, consider:

• The lodge at the Light Center (for rooms with kitchenettes).
• Sky Island Campground at 88 Flatlander Drive, Old Fort.
• An Airbnb apartment called Arya Tara. 
• An Airbnb 3-Bedroom Cottage in Old Fort.
• Nancy Rose, 828-559-5271, offers an apartment at Solairus Community.