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Join Us On The Hill

Collective growth and political transformation meet sweeping mountain vistas on our 200-acre farm, nestled in the Great Smoky Mountains. Our space can accommodate 50 total guests, with additional space for camping. We have a strong commitment to keeping Highlander a safe space for everyone – let us know your needs.

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Programs At The Hill

  • Electoral Justice

    Highlander’s Electoral Justice programming, led by Denzel Caldwell, is supporting communities across the U.S. and global South in defending and protecting democracy.

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  • Economics & Governance

    Solidarity economies are rooted in the values of solidarity, cooperation, equity, democracy, sustainability, and pluralism. They expand community ownership, participatory democratic governance, and people power.

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  • Cultural Organizing

    Our multi-day collaborative workshop brings together 170 pivotal cultural organizers to re-up strategies & strengthen frameworks that they can bring back to their communities.

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  • Children’s Justice Camp

    Our camp offers a week-long, in-person session for youth ages 6-12 at the Hill. Here, young people mentor one another, with transformative experiences in community, collaboration, and confidence-building that will last a lifetime.

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  • PAR Institute

    The Surdna Foundation’s Thriving Cultures initiative supports the PAR Institute (Participatory Action Research), which empowers BIPOC artists and culture workers in local communities through popular education and cultural organizing.

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  • Workshop Center

    The Workshop Center is the heart of shared learnings and collective action. Here, people gather to share learning and find collective solutions. Build relationships and strategies in our legendary rocking chair circle, take in the views from our balcony, and patio, and dine together, where you’ll experience our radical hospitality.

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  • Septima Clark Learning Center

    The home of Highlander’s library and archive, with collections and programming that weave together the layered history of southern liberation, through movement memory work

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  • Seeds of Fire

    Here, we hold space for intergenerational organizing. With a focus on the power of youth-led organizing, Seeds of Fire provides on-the-ground support, as well as guidance, mentorship, political education, and skill-based training to the rising activists of today.

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Calendar & Booking

To host an event on the Hill, view our calendar for available date ranges, and submit your request in the form. We typically respond back to you within 1-2 business days. Highlander land is not available for public access at this time.

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Lodging Information

Camping On The Grounds

Camping is available on the hill for $15 per person. Campers must bring their own tents and sleeping bags, and will have access to an outdoor shower, running water, and porta-potty.

Nearby Accommodations

Due to limited capacity on The Hill, we have provided some discounted hotel accommodations that can be found here.

Visit our Workshop Center

The Workshop Center is the heart of Highlander. Here, people from all walks of life gather in the vision of shared learning to find collective solutions. Build relationships and strategies in our legendary rocking chair circle, take in the views of the mountains from our balcony, and enjoy use of our patio seating, full kitchen, and primary dining area, where you’ll experience our radical hospitality.

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The Septima Clark Learning Center

In the center of our campus is the Septima Clark Learning Center, Highlander’s library and archive. It houses our radical bookstore; a multi-use room for films, displays, workshops, healing space, or art-making; and has an incredible deck and porch to enjoy views of the sprawling Smoky Mountains.

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