Here you will find information about one of North Carolina's best kept secrets. A retreat center featuring over 200 acres of Mother Nature's sacred beauty. An affordable get away for most anyone's budget. Perfect for small groups, family reunions, private retreats or as a workshop facility. Terra Nova Center is located in Cedar Mountain, North Carolina. This area is known as "the land of waterfalls" due to the many spectacular waterfalls in Transylvania County. A 12 acre lake gives our guests the opportunity to canoe, paddleboat, swim or sit quietly for lakeside meditation. Many hiking trails are available for our guests and we are neighbors with Dupont State Forest for even more wilderness experience. While at Terra Nova make sure you spend a bit of time visiting our gardens. Whether you come for the spring wildflowers, the summer, fall folage or winters peaceful stillness, Terra Nova offers something for everyone.

Terra Nova Retreat Center is located 20 minutes from Brevard North Carolina, 1 hour from Asheville and 3 hours from Charlotte, North Carolina. Easy directions are listed here. A perfect day trip destination in the mountains. Camping and overnight accommodations are also available, contact Terra Nova Center for availabilities.