BMC Campus Tours at Lake Eden

Spring 2025 Tour Dates:

Friday, February 21, 10am-12pm
Friday, March 14, 10am-12pm
Friday, April 25, 10am-12pm
Friday, May 23, 10am-12pm

Lake Eden Campus – Black Mountain College was founded in 1933 as a radical experiment in education and community. In May 1941, following the end of their lease at the original BMC location at the Blue Ridge Assembly, the College moved its operations to Lake Eden, where it remained until its closing in 1957. This location saw the rise of the iconic Summer Institutes, the flourishing of the architecture and work program, and became a site of experimentation that indelibly impacted the world of arts, culture, education, and craft.

Ticket Price – The cost is $20/person, free for kids under 16. Payment must be made in advance to reserve a spot. Limited to 20 participants. Tickets are non-refundable. 

Planning ahead? Get in touch for more information on upcoming tour dates at info@blackmountaincollege.org.

What to Expect – Directions will be provided after registration and payment. This is a rain or shine event, please wear comfortable walking shoes and dress for the weather. Each two-hour tour will cover the historic lower campus buildings including The Dining Hall, Lodges, The Quiet House, and The Studies Building as well as the iconic and recently conserved frescos painted by Jean Charlot and BMC students in the summer of 1944. Paths are gravel and terrain can be uneven. Contact us to discuss accessibility accommodations ahead of your tour date.