Seeking FundingMountain

Linville Gorge Sanctuary

North Carolina — Near Linville Gorge, Blue Ridge30 acres

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Acres

North Carolina

State

Mountain

Terrain

0 / 5

Needs Met

Project Progress

Proposed

Fundraising

Land Acquired

In Development

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About This Proposed Sanctuary

A 30-50 acre mountain gorge forest sanctuary near Linville Gorge with gorge overlook shrines and wilderness character.

Design Concept

30-50 acres of mountain forest

Proposed Location

Near Linville Gorge, Blue Ridge

North Carolina

Exact boundaries will be determined during the land acquisition process.

What This Sanctuary Will Include

Pilgrimage trails with prayer stations

Multiple wayside shrines along paths

Stations of the Cross

Meditation areas and quiet spaces

Marian grotto or prayer garden

Visitor parking and restrooms

Specific features will be planned during the development phase based on terrain and donor input.

What's Needed

0 of 5 needs met

5 still needed

Land

Needed

Land Acquisition

Identification and acquisition of a suitable parcel of land for the sanctuary.

Offer Land

Craftsman

Needed

Shrine Craftsman for Sanctuary

A craftsman to design and build the wayside shrines and prayer stations within this sanctuary.

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Volunteers

Needed

Trail Development Volunteers×10

Volunteers for trail clearing, path marking, and grounds maintenance.

Survey / Planning

Needed

Site Survey & Master Plan

Professional land survey, environmental assessment, and trail/shrine master plan.

Funding (optional)

— only if items can't be donated in-kind

Needed

Remaining Acquisition & Development Costs

Monetary donations to cover land acquisition, development, trail construction, and ongoing maintenance.

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Proposed Dedication

Proposed

Linville Gorge Sanctuary

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Project Status

StatusSeeking Funding

Land AcquiredNot Yet

Acreage30 acres

TerrainMountain

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