You will find Camp Cuesta in safe hands after the Door County Land Trust and the Girl Scouts of the Northwestern Great Lakes (GSNWGL) jointly announced the sale on Thursday. The GSNWGL announced its intentions to sell the Baileys Harbor camp in 2022 as a part of the organization’s long-term property plan. “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.” The purchase of the 24-acre property will help the Door County Land Trust expand its Kangaroo Lake Nature Preserve. The sale included GSNWGL donating the buildings to the Door County Land Trust, allowing the community, including area Girl Scouts units, to participate in programming at the site for years to come. Door County Land Trust Executive Director Emily Wood says it is an honor to take on the role of steward for Camp Cuesta.

Wood says they will update the buildings before planning additional programming. To complete the purchase, the Door County Land Trust is raising money from the community, with a generous donor matching the first $50,000.