Cultivating
Virtue Through
Adventure &
Brotherhood.
For the Revitalization of the American Man.
Upcoming Events
Whenever you do a thing, act as if all the world were watching.
Five Paths to Revitalizing
The American Man.
Regular sessions exploring Plutarch’s Parallel Lives, Greco-Roman history, the American Founders, and the great canon of Western thought with men who take it seriously.
Evening gatherings of thoughtful men for serious conversation, shared inquiry, and the pursuit of wisdom. Done in the tradition of the ancient Greeks, by way of our signature Jeffersonian Dinner.
Guided trips into the mountains of Tennessee and beyond. Join us for a backpacking adventure, an overnight canoe voyage, and more experiences in the great outdoors.
Multi-day immersive experiences combining philosophy, fellowship, and the rigors of the natural world. Where real conversations happen and lasting bonds are formed.
Our 5-year plan. A boarding school in Tennessee for boys built on our 3 pillar educational philosophy; classical academics, wilderness experiences, and martial arts.
The Principles
We Live By
- Character is the cornerstone of a man’s life.
- The pursuit of wisdom is vital to a well-rounded character.
- A man of great character cannot be made alone. He needs brotherhood.
- Brotherhood is built through shared adventure.
- Adventures into nature and literature cultivate our minds, hearts, and spirits.
- Our culture will collapse if our men are not strong and well-rounded.
- We are nothing if we don’t give back to others.
Hear From the Men Themselves
Stories From the Field
“This is a recapping of ancient virtues. I didn’t know how much I needed this until I was in it. The conversations alone were worth every minute.”
“This weekend felt more real than anything all year. Modern culture wears you down — Meriwether was exactly what I needed to reset and refocus.”
“I’ve been looking for a group like this for a long time. Men who take character seriously, who read, who push themselves. I found my people.”
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Meriwether Lewis
“His courage was undaunted; his firmness and perseverance yielded to nothing but impossibilities.”
— Thomas Jefferson on Meriwether LewisSoldier, explorer, writer, and statesman — Lewis led the Corps of Discovery to the Pacific Ocean in 1804, embodying every virtue we seek to cultivate: courage, discipline, intellectual curiosity, and servant leadership. It is in his spirit that Meriwether Academy was founded.
F. Pedretti’s Sons, oil on canvas, 1902
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