Location

The Outer Banks of North Carolina is best known for launching aviation history just over a century ago when the Wright Brothers flew their plane for 12 seconds over Kill Devil Hill, just south of Kitty Hawk.

Part of a larger chain of barrier islands that fringe the eastern seaboard, the Outer Banks was originally home to a few tiny villages inhabited by Coast Guardsmen, lifesaving stationmasters, and their families. The Outer Banks retains its original small town charm and salty character today.

The Outer Banks has been a part of world exploration for centuries as it is situated at the intersection of the Gulf Stream and the Labrador Current. In the 16th century, Amerigo Vespucci first touched the continent that would later be named for him on the part of the Outer Banks that is now known as Hatteras Island. European explorers then settled Roanoke Island to the north of Hatteras in 1584. Colonists abandoned Roanoke Island within a year, but Capt. John Smith returned in 1587 to settle again. By 1590 the settlement Smith established had disappeared without a trace, becoming known thereafter as the "Lost Colony."

Blackbeard the Pirate was a frequent and unwelcome visitor to the Outer Banks during the early 1700s. That period in history proved to be a challenging one for the region. Shipping and exploring were dangerous as the waters of the Outer Banks sunk several ships.

Horses rescued from wrecked Portuguese ships joined the Barbary horses and Spanish mustangs that colonists had brought to the Outer Banks. Centuries later, the rugged and hardy descendents of these horses continue to live peacefully in the wild among the dunes of the Outer Banks.

The Outer Banks has a rich history, yet Two Dreams selected this location primarily for its peace and natural beauty. Visitors from around the world are drawn here by the tides and the soothing quality of the ever-changing Atlantic Ocean. After just a few days, guests will find themselves tuning into the rhythm of the weather and noticing subtle changes in wind direction and wave movement. In the Outer Banks, the stars are plentiful and the sun rises and sets over two watery horizons. We look forward to sharing this experience with you on your path to personal health.