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

The Vision for Turtlegrass Resort

Founder’s Perspective

“The Exumas and Sampson Cay in particular are such unique and magnificent places. From the moment I encountered them, I wanted to provide an experience that truly embraces and celebrates the area’s natural splendor and the community and culture that live amongst it.”

Bob Coughlin, Founder, Turtlegrass Resort
CORE VALUES

Discover Turtlegrass Resort & Island Club

Simple Yet Elegant

A uniquely serene experience overlooking the pristine North Bay, with low-impact yet luxurious accommodation and amenities

Conservation Focused

Focused on protecting nature and operating in alignment with it at every step

Elevated Ecotourism Experiences

Easy access to high quality nature adventures both above and below the water, with a focus on health and fitness-focused activities

Immersive Environmental Education

Raise awareness and encourage action on conservation throughout the guest experience

Utilize Island Resources

Menus built around farm-to-table island produce from island trees and gardens, chickens and bees, and locally-fished seafood

Embrace Local Culture

Hosting and promoting local artists and craftspeople who can showcase their art and crafts to guests, supporting local culture initiatives like the Exuma Regatta

THE PLAN

Turtlegrass: now on hold

Turtlegrass Resort is currently on hold while we pursue legal action against Yntegra Group whose proposed Rosewood resort project represents an existential threat to our vision and to Sampson Cay.

Hill Top Clubhouse and Lounge
Beach Club
Up to 10 Beach Cottages
Dining Pavilion to accommodate up to 65 people
Terraced Viewing Deck
Artist Studio
Day Dock with Boat Lifts
Student Learning Center
Nature Trails
Sunrise/Sunset Yoga Pavilion
Staff Housing for 30 employees
Solar infrastructure
Aerial view of four long rows of solar panels installed on cleared land surrounded by green vegetation, with vehicles and an individual working nearby.
Nature First

Sustainable at its core

Turtlegrass Resort strives to be in harmony with this delicate and pristine ecosystem at every step - from how we design our guest experiences, to how we operate our systems and manage our waste.

Unlike some resorts that offer promises of sustainability while engaging in environmentally-damaging practices like dredging a healthy and vital seabed and reefs, we are committed to:

Maximum Use of Solar power
Development with No Dredging
Protecting Coral Reefs
Supporting Marine Life Ecology
Sourcing Food from Island Gardens & Trees
Promoting Water Consumption Awareness
Responsible Waste Management