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Our Mission
The Maine Outdoor Wellness Center in Turner, ME was a dream of Roy Varney’s, a place where he could continue to train for nordic skiing and biathlon year-round, all while continuing to help out on the farm.
The Center seeks to preserve the memory of Roy Varney by providing opportunities to access the outdoors for all Turner and surrounding residents of central Maine and New England. The Center plans to provide an extensive cross country trail system on its 300+ acre farm that can be utilized year-round for hiking, skiing, biking, and running. Additional space for events and additional activities will be added as development progresses.
The Center has been incorporated as a non-profit and will be managed by a board of family members, Roy’s fellow ski mates, coaches, and friends.
Updates from the Center
Summer Memorial Picnic & Performance Fundraiser
This year we hope you'll join us for an outdoor picnic celebration at the Maine Outdoor Wellness Center. Reserve a spot at the center, bring a picnic, enjoy the theatrical performance and roast up some s'mores. Join Michael and Oren as they present an original...
2021 Winter Wrap Up
The freshly groomed trails back in February. With spring temperatures and a warmer sun, the 2021 Winter Nordic season is wrapping up. And it was one to remember. Our first winter with groomed public Nordic ski trails and we held our very first Nordic high school ski...
Trail Conditions-March 6th
Current Conditions: Updated Saturday, March 6th 2021 Comments: The trails were freshened up this morning. The skating is really nice! Loose granular fast snow for the weekend. It will be a great weekend to go for a ski! Please sign in when you arrive. The sign up...
The essence of Roy was laughter, being a shoulder for a friend to lean on, lifting everyone up, figuratively and literally, and bringing energy into any room he entered. Roy lived life to the fullest.
Get In Touch
Email: admin@maineoutdoorwellnesscenter.org
Mail:
Maine Outdoor Wellness Center
P.O. Box 634
Turner, ME 04282-0634