However, a pattern of support emerged that made the decision easier and set the tone for future development of the property. In 1965 Haukebo and Mayo, armed with the enthusiasm and optimism from this community support, set about raising the money to begin construction on the site. Both men quickly realized fund raising would be a gradual process. Good planning would be necessary so that buildings fulfilling the greatest needs could be constructed as gift funds were received. That gradual process now accounts for four permanent sites and the launching of El Lago del Bosque.
Tuition covers the cost of operating the programs.
Timeline of Construction of Permanent Turtle River Lake Villages 1969 Construction begins on Skogfjorden - the Norwegian Language Village. Gasthof at Waldsee is completed. Main floor houses kitchen and dining hall built with memorial funds from family and friends of Robert Granrud. Max Kade Haus, containing four dormitories, is completed at Waldsee with funds from the Max Kade Foundation. Bahnhof classroom building is constructed at Waldsee.