Rangeley Health & Wellness

Wellness Woods was born out of a dream to create a safe, dynamic outdoor landscape for learning and play that stimulates the mental and physical growth of children, maintains function of our seniors, and provides space for intergenerational programming all while incorporating the natural features of the beautiful Rangeley environment. The goal of Rangeley Health and Wellness was to design a space that promotes a real sense of community and wellness for all ages. Located behind Rangeley Family Medicine, this enchanted forest will include a large playscape for children, walking paths for seniors, an outdoor theatre, and six life-sized teepees. Future plans include a guided literature walk, raised gardening beds and a covered pavilion.

The Wellness Woods is completely funded by the generous support of donors who share RHW’s passion for creating opportunities for people of all ages to live healthier lives. Community members also donated countless hours of in-kind work to make this dream a reality. In addition, we received a generous $15,000 challenge grant from Arctaris Saddleback which was successfully matched dollar for dollar. “Rangeley Health and Wellness is one of the most dynamic and effective community service organizations in the state,” said Andy Shepard, General Manager of Saddleback Mountain. “We are all fortunate to have this remarkable facility and Arctaris Saddleback is honored to help play a role in their plans for the new health-promoting landscape design.”