Fun

What is camping without fun and games?  To encourage an enjoyable experience, Permaculture Campgrounds has devoted a large area to recreational facilities and activities.

Zoning - The location of the recreation area has been determined by the design method of zoning:

• With social connections being central to this project, the recreation area is located in the center of the grounds, within zone 2.  
• They are nearby the campsites, encouraging frequent use by residents.  
• They are also nearby the production area, allowing easy and efficient collection and cooking of meals.

Sectors - Natural patterns such as sun, wind and views, have influenced design details:

• Recreation area is located on the north/northwest side of the lake, subjecting it to cool, moist summer breezes from the south/southeast.
• Large oaks, maples and willows on the southern edge of facilities provide them with shade.
• Cooking area, restrooms and other structures are covered with cooling vines.
• Evergreen windbreaks block northerly winter winds.
• Beautiful views of the Appalachian valley to the southeast are unobstructed.
• Privacy screens of bamboo surround the restrooms.

Recreation Components
A. Cooking/dining area - Central to the community-building aspects of Permaculture Campgrounds is the meals.  Cook your freshly picked produce and freshly caught fish in our cob oven, then hold a feast on the picnic tables.  This area is kept cool by the shade of large oaks and its roof covered in vines, as well as the cool southeasterly breezes.
B. Gym - Because exercise is key to healthy living, gym offers free-weights and several weight machines, as well as crossfit and aerobic equipment.
C. Athletic field - A venue for football, soccer, bocce, frisbee and other sports and activities.  (The only patch of maintained lawn on the premise)
D. Equipment shack - Stores equipment for sports as well as boating and watersports.
E. Horseshoe pits - Enjoy this classic outdoor game in the shade of large maples.
F. Cliff-diving platforms - A rock outcropping above the northeastern corner of the lake offers a point for cliff diving... and impressing nearby beach-goers.
G. Beach - Relax, socialize and enjoy the sun sector along this 100+ feet of lakeside beach.
H. Bonfire pit - A great spot for roasting marshmallows, telling stories and community bonding.  (Firewood from fuel forest is provided.  Please do not remove or burn organic matter from the ecosystem.)
I. Boat dock - Ride the canoe around the beautiful lake and view the wildlife or go fishing.
J. Restrooms - Full facilities include modern composting toilets and solar-heated showers.  Beneficial plants include aromatic flowers, bamboo windbreaks and privacy screens, and deciduous tree and vine shading.

Other Activities
K. Swimming - Water purification is achieved naturally through plantings of tule, sedge, various reeds, iris and waterlilies in and around the lake.
L. Fishing - Healthy and edible trout, perch, tilapia and catfish abound in the lake.
M. Hiking - Enjoy a scenic hike around the entire 20-acre premise, especially to the peak and High Pointe observation hut.