Girl Scouts of the Northwestern Great Lakes has reached an agreement to sell Camp Cuesta in Baileys Harbor to the Door County Land Trust.
Located adjacent to the Door County Land Trust’s 281-acre Kangaroo Lake Nature Preserve, the 24-acre camp has been a destination for local Girl Scouts for nearly 50 years.
“We have mixed emotions about selling Camp Cuesta, but we are excited about the future with the Door County Land Trust,” said Patti Shafto-Carlson, CEO of GSNWGL. “Their commitment to preserving and maintaining the property aligns perfectly with our vision and values. This partnership ensures that Camp Cuesta will be a place where Girl Scouts and others can connect with nature, have meaningful outdoor experiences, and create lasting memories.”
The Door County Land Trust is establishing a usage agreement with GSNWGL to keep Camp Cuesta open and accessible to Girl Scouts. “We are honored to take on the stewardship of Camp Cuesta as part of the Kangaroo Lake Nature Preserve,” said Emily Wood, Executive Director of the Door County Land Trust. “Our goal is to maintain the integrity of the land and ensure that it remains a vibrant and accessible space for the community and Girl Scouts for years to come.”
A Door County Land Trust supporter is offering to match dollar-for-dollar the first $50,000 in donations to help protect Camp Cuesta. For more information, visit DoorCountyLandTrust.org. For more information about the Girl Scouts of the Northwestern Great Lakes and their programs, visit gsnwgl.org.
