Turtlegrass Resort & Island Club, Exuma Bahamas

Turtlegrass is on hold indefinitely. Here’s why. →

A vision to exist in harmony with nature.

Clear turquoise ocean water meeting a white sandy beach with green shrubbery in the foreground and a blue sky above.

A vision delayed

Protecting Sampson Cay must come first.

Turtlegrass Resort and Island Club is currently on hold, because protecting Sampson Cay and the delicate ecosystem that makes Exuma special must come first. Miami-based Yntegra Group plans to transform Sampson Cay from the natural paradise it is today into an overly dense Rosewood Exuma resort project.

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A retreat to nature

Immersed in natural splendor

Now on hold, Turtlegrass Resort & Island Club is a visionary project intended to be a place where people can gather, unwind, and immerse themselves in the stunning natural beauty that defines this Bahamian paradise.

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Clear turquoise ocean water in the foreground with a rocky, sparsely vegetated island under a bright blue sky in the background.

Close-up of golden dried grass seeds against a blue sky and blurred water background.

Clear turquoise sea with small rocky islands in the distance under a bright blue sky, framed by a palm tree with green and brown fronds on a white sandy beach.

White bird with a long tail and black markings around its eyes and wing tips, flying against a clear blue sky.

Shallow tidal pool with several large, spiky seashells and some seaweed among rocks and clear water.

Green mangrove trees with exposed roots growing on sandy ground near a coastal wetland under a cloudy sky.

Clear turquoise water along a sandy beach with green shrubs in the foreground and a distant shoreline under a bright blue sky.

Turquoise bay with sandy beach lined by a few houses and lush green vegetation under a bright blue sky with scattered clouds.

Bright orange and yellow sunset over calm ocean water with silhouetted rocky coastline and greenery in the foreground, and two boats near the horizon by the sun.

Underwater view of a colorful coral reef with various corals and several small fish swimming around in clear blue ocean water.

Person swimming underwater with long fins across a sandy seabed scattered with various corals and aquatic plants.

Underwater view of a person snorkeling above a vibrant green sea grass bed with sunlight filtering through clear blue water.

A sight to behold

Nestled in the Exumas

Sampson Cay belongs to one of the most extraordinary island chains on Earth, a 120-mile ribbon of cays whose turquoise shallows have been highlighted as among the most beautiful sights from space. Here, that beauty is more than a view; it is a living system. Sampson Cay embodies Exuma at its finest: the pristine waters of the North Bay, thriving marine life, and a healthy coastal habitat that deserves to stay that way.

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Beyond Turtlegrass

Investing in Bahamian communities

For Turtlegrass founder Bob Coughlin and his wife, Jeanne, investing in a place means investing in its people, too. From The Bahamas to Cincinnati, they support organizations and initiatives that strengthen communities, create opportunities for young people and protect the places that allow them to grow.

Learn about the Coughlin’s Giving