An immersive experience along an ecological transition.
View MoreLessLone Oaks Farm is a unique blend of hospitality, agriculture, and youth education. In 2016, El Dorado, in partnership with Nelson Byrd Woltz and WMWA Landscape Architects, developed an ambitious master plan for the 1,200 acre property in scenic West Tennessee. Since then, El Dorado has continued its work on the farm, completing key projects such as the Hunter Education Station, STEM Center, and Sunset Cabins. Expanding on the success of the initial cabin cluster, El Dorado developed a programming document for the next phase of cabins at Lone Oaks Farm. Similar to the Sunset Cabins, each bunkhouse accommodates 16 campers and three counselors, featuring a porch with panoramic views, flex room, kitchenette, flex bedroom, and accessible restroom. The flex bedroom is crucial for welcoming campers needing special accommodations or for use by an additional counselor or seasonal staff. Functional outdoor spaces, both covered and open, provide ample areas for outdoor learning and gathering. The prototypical plan developed for the Sunset Cabins was refined to enhance operational efficiency, increase camper comfort, and place the flex room at the heart of cabin life. This cabin cluster, designed with a focus on the meadow ecology, sits on the boundary between the meadow and the upland forest. By positioning the buildings along the natural contours of the land, the cabins sit lightly on the landscape, providing a unique lens from which to experience this dynamic ecological transition.
- 2024
- Architect
- Middleton, TN
- 16,500 SF
Client
- University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture
Eldo Team
- David Dowell
- Elisandra Garcia
- Brock Traffas
- Aubrey Moore
Collaborators
- MEP: Allen & Hoshall
- Horticulture: Carol Reese