A feminist lesbian retreat was established in Jones County, Mississippi, in 1993. The founders, Wanda and Brenda Henson, faced hostility from some in the community. They experienced incidents of intimidation, including a dead animal on their mailbox and gunshots at night.

The couple had previously worked with women affected by domestic abuse and racism in Gulfport. They envisioned their 120-acre camp, located on a former pig farm, as a space for education and interaction with neighbors. The goal was to promote understanding and eradicate hatred.

Further details about the camp and its history are available from local sources, including the story of how the founders' enemies eventually became friends.