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Strategic Master Planning
When the Norwegian Wagbo sisters donated over 200 acres of farmland and woodlands to the community, it was called Wagbo Peace Center for a reason: to be a beacon of light, illuminating a pathway toward peace and justice and sustainability. Today we are witnessing climate instability, environmental destruction, cultural disconnection, lack of affordable housing, systemic poverty and increasingly unjust systems are no longer future threats - they’re present realities.
A Broader Vision for the Future -
Wagbo board of directors, friends and associates believe that if we want to live in peace, we need to support each other to meet the basic needs for living; shelter, food, wellness, creative, meaningful work and regenerative environmental resources. Wagbo desires to do more than offer educational opportunities as it has done in the past. Moving forward, we are compelled to answer the call for help and to offer more direct support to the community in the areas of shelter, nourishment, well being and vocational training, and stewarding the land.
Sunday Stitch & Such
Once a month on Sundays get your creativity juices flowing as we join with others to stitch, weave, mend, paint, knit, or whatever your "thing" is. We chat and share, snack and stitch and nourish our souls together. Wagbo will serve hot tea and coffee. We will plan to host from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. but you can come anytime and stay as late as you like. See 2025 schedule here.
Full Moon Feasts
During Full Moon Feasts we acknowledge the passing of seasons, the foods that accompany them and the community that supports us. Bring a dish to pass and after we'll focus on a topic or fun activity and make an escape from your daily routine. New schedule coming soon.
Fiber Arts Classes Coming Soon!
Learn how to use natural materails to create beautiful garments, unique household textiles or creative decor using weaving techniques and other fiber arts skills.
Annual Report - Look What Wagbo Did in 2025
Renovated an old garage into a Fiber Arts Workshop - classes coming soon!
Partnered with The Friends of Ernest Hemingway in Horton Bay as fiduciary and grants coordinator
A full Program Schedule brought back Full Moon Feasts and Stitch & Such Sundays
A new Fiber Arts & Culture classroom space was developed by renovating an old garage. But before the building could be fixed, stornmwater run-off was redirected and infiltrated with funding help from a Paddle Antrim Ripple Effect mini-grant. Repairs and renovations to the building were completed this fall due to generous grant funds from the Charlevoix County Community Foundation, the Great Lakes Energy People Fund, Antrim Womens Alliance, Tipp of the Mitt Fiber Fair and other anonymous donors.
A full Program Schedule brought back Full Moon Feasts and Stitch & Such Sundays
Partnered with The Friends of Ernest Hemingway in Horton Bay as fiduciary and grants coordinator
A full Program Schedule brought back Full Moon Feasts and Stitch & Such Sundays
Events were a hit with young folks and young at heart. As a result of program funding from the Charlevoix County Community Foundation, Wagbo offered a full schedule of programs twice per month including Stitch & Such creative circles and Full Moon Feast potlucks with a topic of interest. Many new people became friends of Wagbo. New and old visions for the future of Wagbo were conjured with the inspiration, positive energy and strength in community that bubbled up during these wonderful events.
Partnered with The Friends of Ernest Hemingway in Horton Bay as fiduciary and grants coordinator
Partnered with The Friends of Ernest Hemingway in Horton Bay as fiduciary and grants coordinator
Partnered with The Friends of Ernest Hemingway in Horton Bay as fiduciary and grants coordinator
A sculpture, “The Young Boy and the Stream”, created by the late Martha Sulfridge of Boyne City, brings to life a Hemingway not often seen–––the young boy, sturdy and resolute, who came of age here in our northern lower Michigan. Her sculpture is a masterpiece of movement and expression envisioning young Ernie battling an enormous fish and is on par with the renown works of Ernest Hemingway himself. This life size bronze was gifted to the community and will reside in a newly created garden at the Bay Township Hall in Horton Bay ofering a space for contemplation and education, now and long into the future.
About Us
Hosting Rustic Weddings and Events
Hosting Rustic Weddings and Events
Hosting Rustic Weddings and Events
Outdoors or under cover, including outdoor kitchen, walk-in cooler, beautiful barns, call now to book yours.
Explore the Trails Any Season
Hosting Rustic Weddings and Events
Hosting Rustic Weddings and Events
Guided or Self-guided, our trails are well marked, peaceful and inspiring.
Maple Syrup Enthusiasts Welcome!
Hosting Rustic Weddings and Events
Maple Syrup Enthusiasts Welcome!
Our Sugar Shack is open for tours and we're always looking for apprentices!
Stitch & Such is BACK!
Join us on the 4th Sundays for "me time" as we stitch, weave, mend, paint, (or whatever your "thing" is) as we chat and share, snack and stitch and nourish our souls.