WELCOME TO CARLETON VILLA
Giving History a New Life
Help Restore One of the Thousand Islands’ Lost Landmarks
For nearly a century, Carleton Villa stood abandoned at the edge of the St. Lawrence. Today, we have an opportunity to restore , not just as a building, but as a place of beauty, heritage, and purpose for generations to come.
We Believe What Was Built With Purpose Deserves a Second Life
Carleton Villa is more than a restoration project. It is a commitment to craftsmanship, legacy, and cultural continuity. Our mission is to honor the past while creating a future where this remarkable place once again serves people—through gathering, storytelling, and shared experience.
We are not rebuilding a structure.
We are reviving a story.
HOW THE RESTORATION HAPPENS
Step 1:
Clarify
the Vision
Establish a clear, values-driven
plan that honors Carleton Villa’s history while defining its future as a place for gathering, hospitality, and community.
Step 2:
Preserve What Matters
Stabilize and restore the historic structure with care, restraint, and expert craftsmanship, protecting what time cannot replace.
Step 3:
Build It
Together
Bring the vision to life through partnerships with local trades, historians, donors, volunteers, and supporters who believe this place is worth saving.
You don’t need special expertise to make a difference.
You only need to care that this place lives again.
What Becomes Possible When We Restore Carleton Villa
Imagine Carleton Villa once again alive with purpose:
If We Do Nothing, History Fades
Without restoration, Carleton Villa will continue to deteriorate, another irreplaceable piece of American heritage lost to time. Future generations will know it only through photographs and stories of what once was.
We believe some places are too important to disappear.
Be Part of the Revival
True restoration requires more than funding, it requires people. Individuals who believe history is worth carrying forward and legacy is worth building.
Whether through support, advocacy, prayer, or participation, your involvement helps transform a forgotten landmark into a living testament of what is possible when heritage is honored.
Community
True restoration requires more than funding, it requires people. Individuals who believe history is worth carrying forward and legacy is worth building.
Whether through support, advocacy, prayer, or participation, your involvement helps transform a forgotten landmark into a living testament of what is possible when heritage is honored.
OUR VISION
Crafting a future where the rich heritage of Carleton Villa becomes a source of inspiration, education, and community engagement, fostering a legacy that transcends time.
WHAT WE DO
At Carleton Villa, we are dedicated to preservation and thoughtful restoration, ensuring that this historic gem can once again become a vibrant center for cultural enrichment and shared experiences.
OUR COMMUNITY
Join us in the journey to breathe new life into Carleton Villa and create a space where our community can come together to celebrate history, heritage, and the enduring spirit of the Thousand Islands.