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ThorpeWood

ThorpeWood reconnects humans and nature to promote mental health, wellness, and environmental stewardship.

ThorpeWood is a 155-acre mountain retreat located in the Catoctin Mountains near Thurmont, MD. Our beautiful setting of forests, meadows, an arboretum, wetlands, and native trout streams provides a tranquil location for our primary mission – to be the "natural resource" choice for area non-profits exploring nature, retreating, and learning with horses. Also, ideal for corporate retreats, wedding, anniversaries, birthdays, etc.

09/03/2026

🌟 Join us for ThorpeWood’s Annual Star Party! 🌙

Come spend the evening under the stars with us on Friday, September 18 from 6–10 PM!

Bring a picnic dinner or snacks and settle in while we wait for the stars to come out. Starting at 7:30 PM, the TriState Astronomers and their volunteers will bring their telescopes and guide us in exploring the night sky—including stars, planets, and the moon!

The Cow ice cream truck will also be on site from 7–9 PM with ice cream available for purchase. Cash is recommended.

What to bring:
🪑 Folding chairs or a picnic blanket
🥪 Dinner or snacks
🔦 A flashlight (red light is ideal!)

This event is FREE! Registration is requested so we can monitor parking and keep you updated about any weather-related cancellations or changes.

We hope to see you under the stars!

Website event page: https://thorpewood.org/event/star-party
Registration page: forms.gle/E5YpsL5zA7meXtPFA
Donate: https://thorpewood.org/get-involved/donate/

08/29/2026

The first-ever The Umbrella Project Young Adult Reunion! 🌲💚

Three days together in Shenandoah National Park brought sunshine, rain, adventure, reflection, connection, and healing.

It was incredibly special to bring together young adults who have participated in different Umbrella Project programs over the years - some meeting again after years apart, and others meeting fellow participants from completely different cohorts for the first time. What brought them together was a shared experience of grief, nature, and the peer support that is at the heart of the Umbrella Project.

And they definitely got their adventure in! We’re so proud of this group for taking on Old Rag, a challenging and beautiful hike that pushed them physically while giving them plenty of reasons to cheer each other on.

There is something powerful about the community that continues beyond a single trip. We hope this is the first of many Umbrella Project reunions and we’re excited to see where these connections continue to grow.

Want to be part of the next adventure? We still have a couple of spots open on our October Young Adult Backpacking Trip on the Appalachian Trail. More information: https://thorpewood.org/programs/umbrella-project/

08/26/2026

Due to additional mental health and grief support programming taking place over the coming month, the August and September Monthly Grief Support Group and Hikes will be combined into one gathering on Saturday, September 12, 9am-12pm at the ThorpeWood Lodge.

There will be no hike in August.

Please join us on Saturday, September 12th for connection and the healing power of nature. Until then, please be gentle with yourselves.

08/21/2026

School may be back in session but summer isn’t over yet!

We have a few spots left at Adult Summer Camp, August 28-30, 2026. Think classic summer camp fun - archery, canoeing, swimming, a low ropes course, campfires, a talent show, and plenty of time to relax, laugh, and reconnect with nature.

$185; some scholarships available. Space is limited, register now: https://forms.gle/PqD9dmQ7nDGj16bm7

08/08/2026

Join us on Tuesday for our monthly Nature on Tap speaker series at RAK Brewing Co. in Downtown Frederick. Grab a bite and a beer with other nature lovers and get ready to learn all about crayfish with Jay Kilian, DNR natural resources biologist.

This is a free event, though we recommend arriving early as seating is limited.

Programs like Nature on Tap are made possible through the generosity of our community. If you’d like to support Nature on Tap and ThorpeWood’s other free nature education programs, please consider making a donation: https://thorpewood.org/get-involved/donate/

We look forward to seeing you on Tuesday, August 11th at 6pm!

08/04/2026

Friday marked two years since Julie Christiansen joined our team as Farm Manager 💗

If you're lucky enough to know Julie, then you know she is someone who cares deeply. Her genuine enthusiasm for life is contagious and inspiring. She pours so much of herself into caring for our animals, and she brings that same passion to caring for the people who come to our programs. She truly believes in people and their abilities, and she's always encouraging them to dig deep, find their grit, and recognize the incredible things they're capable of.

Julie has put her beautiful heart into everything she's done here over the past two years, and it shows in so many ways, every single day. We’re incredibly lucky to have her and are so grateful for the creativity, passion, and love she brings to everything she does at ThorpeWood.

Happy two-year anniversary, Julie! 🐮🐴🐈🐐🐥🌻🌿

07/29/2026

It's been a full and rewarding first half of the year. Thank you for believing in our mission and making this work possible. Your support continues to create spaces where people can reconnect with nature, with one another, and with themselves.

We invite you to read the mid-year impact report. Whether it's a child discovering confidence through Ecotherapy Adventures, a grieving hiker finding community on the trail through The Umbrella Project, or Healing Ourselves & Our Planet alumni coming together to create meaningful opportunities for others, the relationships we build are often what sustain us.

Thank you so much for your support! We couldn't do this work without our incredible community 💚

Read the report here: https://thorpewood.org/thorpewood-mid-year-impact-report-2026/

07/25/2026

This week gave us not one, but two opportunities to reconnect with alumni of our program The Umbrella Project and it was such a joy! 💗

One of the most beautiful things about this program is seeing that the experience doesn't end when the trip is over. The friendships, support, and sense of community continue long after everyone returns home.

If you're a grieving young adult looking for that kind of experience, we still have a couple of spots available on our October 9–12 backpacking trip. We'd love to have you join us.

💚 To learn more visit: https://thorpewood.org/programs/umbrella-project/

07/18/2026

Please join us for our July Grief Support Group and Hike on Saturday, July 25th. We will meet at the ThorpeWood Lodge at 9am.

These monthly drop-in grief support groups and hikes are offered at no cost through the Umbrella Project. Facilitated by a professional grief counselor, each 90-minute support group is followed by an optional hour-long hike of moderate intensity.

We look forward to supporting you on the 25th.

07/14/2026

We're excited to share that ThorpeWood has earned Candid's Platinum Seal of Transparency - the highest level of recognition for nonprofit transparency and accountability!

This seal reflects our commitment to sharing not only how donations are used, but also the impact they're making. We believe our supporters deserve to know how their generosity is helping reconnect people with nature to promote mental health, wellness, and environmental stewardship.

Want to see what that impact looks like? We're about to publish our Midyear Impact Update, highlighting the people, programs, and partnerships that have shaped the first half of the year.

Visit our Candid profile to learn more about our work: https://app.candid.org/profile/16130073/thorpewood/?pkId=36881920-890e-499c-bfaf-fd919159d158&isActive=true

And if you're not already on our mailing list, now's a great time to sign up so you don't miss the update! 💚

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Address

12805A Mink Farm Road
Thurmont, MD
21788

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+13012712823

Website

http://www.Thorpewood.org/

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