As a multi-disciplinary arts center, the mission is to provide exceptional opportunities for lifelong community participation in arts education, the visual arts and performing arts.

Twenty-eight mile-long trail runs from Big Pool along the Potomac River and the C&O Canal Towpath, past Sideling Hill, to Little Orleans. Paved trail popular for cycling, in-line skating and walking.

CTSMD engages, inspires, entertains, and challenges participants with theatrical productions; we train and support the next generation of theatre artists, providing arts education opportunities covering all aspects of a theatre production.

Casual dining café offers a mix of delicious lunch entrees prepared by students in training for careers in the growing hospitality sector.