We are a community based and supported non-profit organization with 800 acres of diverse habitat, many small ponds and vernal pools, 25 miles of trails, and a range of low-impact sustainable forestry projects both completed and underway. We are dedicated to providing educational and recreational opportunities to the community throughout the year. We are a charitable organization and all donations are tax deductible.

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It's a great time of the year to camp out in one of our overnight facilities.

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  • CALL GARY FOR RESERVATIONS NOW for Yurt, Two Dog Hut and Hermit Hut!
  • UPCOMING EVENTS: See Calendar page
  • HVNC HAS SOMETHING FOR YOU
    • LUMBER: Need lumber for a project? Ours is FSC Certified, better, lower cost, and supports HVNC. Let us know what you need.
    • TIMBERFRAME: Our timberframe was recently sold to a happy HVNC supporter. We'll make a new one to suit your needs at this summer's classes in July. Sign up now! hannah & tf
    • Horace, Agatha, Marion, Hannah, Ursula in their new garden shed!
  • WISH LIST: Do you have any of these in your basement, attic, garage?
    • snow shovel for Hermit Hut
    • propane camp stove for Hermit Hut
    • folding table for Hermit Hut
    • folding chairs for the yurt
  • FORESTRY: Each year we perform low impact thinning and pruning on about 15 acres of forest land. At this rate we hope to have covered all of Hidden Valley in about 50 years! Forester Barrie Brusilla has just marked a new 15 acre area where we will be working this winter. The area is just north of the new Log Brow Trail. Come check it out.
  • LOCATION- click here to go to "contact us"
  • Click here to read "On the Trail" an article about HVNC.
  • Click here to see some Great slides.
  • Click here to learn about our Timber Framing Workshops.
  • Click here to see what Down East Magazine says about us.

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Year Round Activities

WALK, SKI & SNOW SHOE

Enjoy a walk, cross-country ski or snow shoe with your group, family, or friends - on your own or with a guide. Hidden Valley Nature Center is located in the Jefferson-Whitefield State Wildlife Sanctuary where no hunting is allowed. Take a crisp morning outing at the Nature Center followed by lunch at the Hilltop Yurt or along the shore of secluded and remote Little Dyer Pond.

Canoe & Fish

Enjoy scenic canoeing and/or fishing on a secluded 100 acre Maine Great Pond - on your own or with a guide. Fish for Smallmouth Bass, White Perch and Pickerel. Canoes are available. Venture into meandering inlets and outlets, paddle along wooded shores, dine on a small island.

Yurt/Cabin/Tent-site Overnights

Yurt, cabin and tent-site overnights are available in all seasons. Click here for more info.

Registered Maine Guide Services for Canoeing, Fishing, Camping, Kayaking, Cross-Country Skiing, Mountain Biking

Full or partial guide services available, tailored to your family or group enjoyment of the Great Maine Outdoors.

For details contact our own local registered Maine Guides:

Gary Hayward - Just For The Fun Of It Guide Service, 586-6752 or
waywards@hotmail.com.

Chris Hayward, www.mainetrips.org, mainetrips@yahoo.com.

Contact Gary Hayward, Director, for event scheduling or to become a supporter at (207) 586-6752 or waywards@hotmail.com.