WELCOME TO CARLETON VILLA
Giving History a New Life
Save A Forgotten Island Landmark in the Thousand Islands
On a quiet island in the St. Lawrence River near Cape Vincent, New York, stands Carleton Villa — once a proud symbol of the Thousand Islands’ golden era.
For nearly 100 years, it has waited.
Weathered. Silent. Forgotten.
Without restoration, it will fade into memory.
With your help, it can stand again.
Why This Place Matters
Carleton Villa is more than brick and timber.
It is craftsmanship from another time.
It is a story interrupted.
It is a landmark that once welcomed life — and can again.
If we do nothing, future generations will inherit photographs instead of presence.
Some places are too meaningful to lose.
HOW IT COMES BACK TO LIFE
Step 1:
A Clear
Vision
Honor the Villa’s history while defining a future rooted in gathering, hospitality, and shared experience.
Step 2:
Careful Preservation
Stabilize and restore what time cannot replace — with restraint and expert craftsmanship.
Step 3:
Community
Partnership
Bring it back through the support of donors, tradespeople, historians, and people who believe history is worth saving.
You don’t need special expertise.
You only need to believe that legacy matters.
The Future
A LANDMARK RESTORED
Where visitors experience the living history of the Thousand Islands
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 financial 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
We are 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.