Douglas Lake, Tennessee · The Scottish Highlands
Built for performance, designed for renewal
Stillpoint is a landmark eco-resort on Douglas Lake, Tennessee, combining world-class rowing, wellness, and cultural hospitality into one destination brand. Anchored by a high-performance rowing center and The Big Smoke Regatta, the project elevates Tennessee as a premier rowing hub.
This diversified model delivers ~$10M in first-year revenues while positioning Stillpoint as a scalable hospitality and lifestyle platform.
Seven complementary streams delivering ~$10M projected first-year revenue across rowing, hospitality, wellness, and lifestyle.
First-of-its-kind U.S. destination blending rowing, eco-resort hospitality, wellness, and craft whiskey.
Strong brand identity with expansion potential across hospitality, wellness, events, retail, and global rowing tourism.
300 Acres · Douglas Lake Shoreline
A pioneering destination on the shores of Douglas Lake with sweeping views of the Smoky Mountains. Cross-laminated bamboo architecture, solar-powered cabins, and water harvesting systems create a landscape that enhances rather than disrupts its environment.
At the heart of the resort is its role as a global rowing hub, anchored by a state-of-the-art boathouse and year-round training programs.
8,600 Acres · Caledonian Canal
Set within 8,600 acres of pristine Highland landscape, anchored on the Caledonian Canal. The project combines a state-of-the-art boathouse with sustainable eco-lodges and wellness amenities that blend seamlessly into rolling hills, stone walls, and lochs.
Designed to redefine what a sustainable sport and eco-tourism estate can be in Europe, with dramatic Highland scenery as its backdrop.
High-performance camps, masters programs, and year-round training forming the athletic heart of Stillpoint. ~1,300 athlete-weeks annually across all programs.
3,000m two-lane match-race format — modelled after Henley with a distinctly Tennessee identity.
Building footprint area ≈ 5,498 m² · Running track ellipse area ≈ 4,976 m² · Velodrome ellipse area ≈ 4,241 m². Structure: CLB + glass; roof: curved CLB beams w/ semi-transparent solar.
Lakeside bungalows, floating cabins, and treetop pods crafted from cross-laminated bamboo with hemp insulation and solar-integrated roofs. Designed to maximize natural light and connection to the landscape.
Rowing bays, long floating docks, and dedicated training facilities. Professional-grade infrastructure combined with access to nature. Yoga studios, therapy rooms, and event spaces in a glass-and-steel annex.
Structured yoga and meditation, guided wellness retreats, individualized nutrition and physical therapy. Seasonal workshops on mindfulness, recovery, and holistic health alongside spa facilities overlooking the lake.
Total combined topline revenue across accommodations, rentals, events, and wellness programmes.
The cultural and social anchor of Stillpoint — combining a craft whiskey distillery, destination bar and grill, and versatile event space under one roof. Premium small-batch Tennessee whiskey, positioned to rival top U.S. craft labels.
By fusing authentic whiskey craftsmanship with modern hospitality, The Big Smoke is both a revenue driver and a destination in its own right — where performance culture, social energy, and Southern tradition converge.
Guests sponsor a barrel and receive exclusive tastings, custom bottles, and naming rights. A unique investment in Tennessee whiskey heritage.
A premium culinary product combining extra virgin olive oil with Tennessee Whiskey. Notes of caramel, vanilla, toasted oak, and smoke. Tall amber glass bottle with copper pour spout — perfect for retail, weddings, and corporate gifting.
Lightweight, carbon-negative, modular SIP panels for cabins, boathouses, and event spaces. A world-first application in hospitality construction at this scale.
Tesla-style solar roof tiles, semi-transparent solar canopies, and thin-film panels on boathouse roofs. ~2,015,000 kWh annual generation — 118% of site demand.
Rainwater harvesting across all major roofs — estimated 5–6 million gallons annually. Greywater recycling reduces freshwater demand by 40–50%. Underground cisterns with 1M gallon site-wide capacity.
LiFePO₄ battery systems (3.0 MWh) with capacity for peak shaving and full off-grid operation. Solar-powered pumps and filtration tie water systems directly into renewable infrastructure.
Electric rowing launches with solar canopies, low-wake high-efficiency coaching boats with advanced telemetry. Floating & modular CLB platforms designed for flexibility on Douglas Lake.
Rowing telemetry (Peach, NK systems), biometric tracking, wearables, GPS athlete monitoring. Smart cabins with Ori cloud beds, app-based lighting, and IoT environmental controls.
A first-of-its-kind U.S. destination blending rowing, eco-resort hospitality, wellness and health, and craft whiskey. Diversified revenue model with strong growth trajectory.
Seven complementary revenue streams delivering ~$10M projected first-year revenue with strong cross-selling opportunities across all segments.
First-of-its-kind U.S. destination blending rowing, eco-resort hospitality, wellness and health, and craft whiskey under one brand.
Strong brand identity with expansion potential across hospitality, wellness, events, retail, and global rowing tourism. Scotland expansion already underway.