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History
In 1990, forty four acres of beautiful mountain forest and grass lands
with panoramic views of the Blue Ridge Mountains were purchased outside
Asheville, North Carolina. This area became the foundation for a seminar
center, a green home owner’s association and a future eco-village.
One third of the land has been developed into a small village of half a
dozen green built homes called the Raven Ridge Homeowner’s Association. A
geodesic dome, which has been used for retreats and seminars, was built in
1996 on the larger portion of this land.
As time passed, the natural resources and beauty of this area seemed ideal
for the development of a larger holistic seminar center and an eco-village.
Hence, an additional one hundred acres of land was purchased in 2004.
The Prama Institute, a professional retreat and educational facility with 45
plus beds, was completed in the fall of 2006. Plans are now underway to
develop a thriving eco-village on these newly acquired 100 acres that
includes a holistic clinic, an organic farm and other sustainable projects.
Centrally located in Western North Carolina and the Southern Appalachian
bio-region, the Prama Institute is easily accessible and well situated to
serve the Southeast Region with its vast array of educational seminars and
retreats. By car, our center is only 20 minutes from downtown Asheville and
about 40 minutes from the Asheville/Hendersonville Regional Airport.
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