Welcome to the Maine Outdoor Wellness Center

In loving memory of Roy Frances Varney 

 

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 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. 

 

Trail Conditions January 28

Current Conditions:  Updated Sunday, January 28th, 2024 Comments:  Everything was freshly groomed this morning with a track set in the fields. The skiing is great! Say hi to our new trail head mascot: Burrdeaux! The snowman will greet you at the trail head. Our...

Trail Conditions, Jan. 19th, 2024

Current Conditions:  Updated Friday, January 19th, 2024 Comments:  We are fully open for Nordic skiing! It took a while, but all of our trails have good snow and everything has been groomed. There are a few wet spots in the woods but overall...

2024 Elementary Nordic Program

Once again this winter, in conjunction with the MSAD52 Adult Ed and with the Leavitt Nordic community, we are excited to have the elementary Nordic ski program at the Maine Outdoor Wellness Center again this season. Do you have a child interested in Nordic skiing?...

November Trail Work Day

An important trail work day before the snow falls! Join us for our final trail work day before winter on Sunday, November 26th at 12:30pm. A community trail work day at the MOWC. We will be doing trail maintenance to get ready for the winter. Projects include drainage...

MOWC Trail Work Day-Oct. 8th

Community Trail Work Day at MOWC on October 8th A community trail work day at the MOWC. We will be doing trail maintenance to get ready for the winter. It is on Sunday, October 8th starting at 12:30pm. Projects include drainage work, erosion work, clearing trails, and...

2023 MOWC Fundraising Event

The annual Maine Outdoor Wellness Center fundraising and community event is on Saturday, July 15th at the MOWC in Turner.  Join us on July 15, 2023, to celebrate our three-year anniversary and the summer at our annual fundraiser and community gathering.  It...

2022-2023 Winter Season Wrap-Up

Thank you all for a great winter season at the MOWC!With all of the snow melted and green grass starting to emerge, the end of another winter season has come. We would like to thank everyone for visiting the MOWC this winter: there were many great highlights!Winter...

Trail Conditions – March 11

Current Conditions:  Updated Saturday, March 11, 2023 Comments:   It is going to be a great weekend of skiing, snowshoeing, and sledding at the MOWC! All trails have been freshly groomed and a track was set this morning. Enjoy the weekend outside! Our sledding hill is...

Trail Conditions – March 8th

Current Conditions:  Updated Wednesday, March 8, 2023 Comments:   It is spring skiing time at the MOWC! Cool mornings and warm afternoons. The trails have been groomed for skating. There is some debris in the woods from the wind but coverage is great. Our sledding...

Trail Conditions- February 18th

Current Conditions:  Updated Saturday, February 18, 2023 Comments:   The trails and field loops were groomed this morning and the skiing is very nice! Look for fast granular snow under sunny skies this weekend. A great weekend to get outside to ski,...

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.