What is Interlochen in the Epstein files?

Interlochen Center for the Arts is a prestigious summer arts camp in Michigan where Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell met their first known victim in 1994. The documents show investigators obtained records from the camp, traced flight logs proving Epstein and Maxwell traveled there that summer, and examined Epstein's history as both a former camper (1967) and donor who funded a scholarship lodge on campus.

Did Epstein have a connection to Interlochen before 1994?

Yes. Epstein attended Interlochen as a camper himself in 1967 and later became a donor to the institution. He made a $25,000 donation in 1995 that funded the 'Epstein Scholarship Lodge,' which was the camp's first scholarship lodge with premier guest accommodations. After his conviction, Interlochen renamed it 'Green Lake Lodge' and removed all donor recognition bearing his name.

What records did investigators obtain from Interlochen?

Prosecutors issued subpoenas to Interlochen seeking student enrollment records from summer 1994, tuition payment information, and donor records. The institution produced what records they had, though their attorneys noted they only retained tuition payment information for 7 years and found no records of payments by Epstein or Epstein entities. The subpoena response confirmed that Epstein, Maxwell, and the victim were all present at the camp that summer.

How did Epstein get access to Interlochen?

Flight logs show Epstein and Maxwell flew to Cherry Capital Airport in Traverse City, Michigan on August 18, 1994—approximately 25 minutes by car from Interlochen. As a donor who funded a scholarship lodge on campus, Epstein had legitimate access to the facility. Records indicate Interlochen even reserved the lodge specifically for Epstein during the final week of camp in August 1994.

What is Interlochen in the Epstein files?

Interlochen Center for the Arts is a prestigious summer arts camp in Michigan where Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell met their first known victim in 1994. The documents show investigators obtained records from the camp, traced flight logs proving Epstein and Maxwell traveled there that summer, and examined Epstein's history as both a former camper (1967) and donor who funded a scholarship lodge on campus.

Did Epstein have a connection to Interlochen before 1994?

Yes. Epstein attended Interlochen as a camper himself in 1967 and later became a donor to the institution. He made a $25,000 donation in 1995 that funded the 'Epstein Scholarship Lodge,' which was the camp's first scholarship lodge with premier guest accommodations. After his conviction, Interlochen renamed it 'Green Lake Lodge' and removed all donor recognition bearing his name.

What records did investigators obtain from Interlochen?

Prosecutors issued subpoenas to Interlochen seeking student enrollment records from summer 1994, tuition payment information, and donor records. The institution produced what records they had, though their attorneys noted they only retained tuition payment information for 7 years and found no records of payments by Epstein or Epstein entities. The subpoena response confirmed that Epstein, Maxwell, and the victim were all present at the camp that summer.

How did Epstein get access to Interlochen?

Flight logs show Epstein and Maxwell flew to Cherry Capital Airport in Traverse City, Michigan on August 18, 1994—approximately 25 minutes by car from Interlochen. As a donor who funded a scholarship lodge on campus, Epstein had legitimate access to the facility. Records indicate Interlochen even reserved the lodge specifically for Epstein during the final week of camp in August 1994.

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Interlochen Center for the Arts, Michigan

Interlochen Center for the Arts, a prestigious Michigan summer arts camp, was where Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell met their first known victim in 1994—a 13-year-old girl who was approached on campus. The documents show investigators obtained records from Interlochen, reviewed flight logs showing Epstein and Maxwell traveled to nearby Traverse City that summer, and examined Epstein's status as a donor who funded the 'Epstein Lodge' on campus.

Interlochen appears throughout investigation files and subpoena-related correspondence as a critical location in establishing Epstein's pattern of targeting young girls. Court documents detail how investigators obtained Interlochen's 1994 summer camp records, confirmed Epstein and Maxwell's August 18, 1994 flight to Cherry Capital Airport (25 minutes from Interlochen), and traced Epstein's donor history including his $25,000 donation that funded a scholarship lodge. The mentions primarily consist of deposition testimony analyzing the timeline, subpoena correspondence between prosecutors and Interlochen's attorneys regarding document production, and discussions about the institution's limited record retention (they only kept tuition payment information for 7 years and found no records of Epstein entity payments).

Key Highlights

•Investigators obtained records proving Epstein, Maxwell, and the victim were all at Interlochen summer camp in 1994
•Flight logs confirm Epstein and Maxwell flew to Traverse City, Michigan (25 minutes from Interlochen) on August 18, 1994, with the victim listed as a passenger
•Epstein was himself a former Interlochen camper (1967) and later donor who funded the 'Epstein Scholarship Lodge' on campus
•Prosecutors issued multiple subpoenas to Interlochen seeking payment records and student information, though the institution reported limited records remained after 7-year retention policies
•The camp represents what investigators identified as the location where Epstein's first known victim—then 13 years old—was recruited

Frequently Asked Questions

Books for Further Reading

Interlochen: A Home for the Arts

Perversion of Justice: The Jeffrey Epstein Story

Julie K. Brown

Investigative journalism that broke the Epstein case open

Filthy Rich: The Jeffrey Epstein Story

James Patterson

Bestselling account of Epstein's crimes and network

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. Q• Is TVC the airport code for Cherry Capital Airport in Traverse City, Michigan? car? A. Yes, it is. Q. About how far is that airport from Interlochen by A. It's about 25 minutes give or take. Q. And who were the listed passengers on this flight? A. Jeffrey Epstein, (ph.), and (ph.). Q. Tu

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l, and Epstein were all at that summer camp that summer? A. Yes. Q. If you could turn to the next slide, please. Have you obtained records from Interlochen for the summer of 1994? A. Yes. Q. And what are we looking at on this slide: A. This shows who -- some of the individuals that were there --

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. Q. Is TVC the airport code for Cherry Capital Airpor - in Traverse City, Michigan? A. Yes, it is. Q. car? About how far is that airport from Interlochen by A. It's about 25 minutes give or take. Q. And who were the listed passengers on this flight? A. Jeffrey Epstein, (ph.), and (ph.). Q. Tu

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ell, and Epstein were all at that summer camp that summer? A. Yes. Q. If you could turn to the next slide, please. na you obtained records from Interlochen for the summer of 1994? A. Yes. Q. And what are we looking at on this slide? A. This shows who -- some of the individuals that were there --

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Center for the Arts Jeff and George, EFTA00013283 Thank you both very much for your assistance in response to our subpoenas seeking records from Interlochen. In reviewing the documents you produced in response to the attached subpoena, a follow-up question arose. Would you please confirm that your produ

nd a subpoena addressed to Interlochen seeking information regarding Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. Per our conversation, we understand that Interlochen will keep this request confidential. Please let me know if you have any questions or would like to discuss further. Best, Assistant United States

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nment should speak with him. remembers EPSTEIN and MAXWELL and he recalls having dinner with Illi them. remembers sleeping at EPSTEIN's cabin in Interlochen. currently lives in recalls that MAXWELL wanted to sleep with him. EPSTEIN asked to have his friends come over to his house for auditions. imm

bused but was just brought over to be shown off. One time she was brought over to say happy birthday to MIKE WALLACE. On one occasion, the dean of Interlochen was there for a cocktail party. met him through EPSTEIN. This man was also the dean of admissions for Juilliard. was one of EPSTEIN's private chef

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Interlochen Center for the Arts Jeff and George, r e Thank you both very much for your assistance in response to our subpoenas seeking records from Interlochen. In reviewing the documents you produced in response to the attached subpoena, a follow-up question arose. Would you please confirm that your produ

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Center for the Arts Jeff and George, EFTA00024884 Thank you both very much for your assistance in response to our subpoenas seeking records from Interlochen. In reviewing the documents you produced in response to the attached subpoena, a follow-up question arose. Would you please confirm that your produ

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EFTA00088216

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NY) (FBI) Sent: Sunday, March 8, 2020 11:27 AM 4: *; c> We will connect with her and keep you updated. Could you also pass along the records from Interlochen? Thanks! On Mar 8, 2020 6:35 AM, " wrote: Yes I remember listening to this podcast a few months ago. I texted and IM a copy of this podcast back

until next Sunday. I'll check in with you guys when I get back. On Mar 7, 2020, at 17:00, ) < > wrote: In reviewing the records we received from Interlochen, it looks like Epstein paid the summer camp tuition of a student named . She was interviewed on a podcast about her dealings with Maxwell and Epste

EFTA00076003.pdf

EFTA00076003

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next Sunday. I'll check in with you guys when I get back. > On Mar 7 2020 at 17:00, mailto: > wrote: > In reviewing the records we received from Interlochen, it looks like Epstein paid the summer camp tuition of a student named . She was interviewed on a podcast about her dealings with Maxwell and Epst

ch 8 2020 11:27 AM mailto: >; mailto: > Subject: Re: > We will connect with her and keep you updated. Could you also pass along the records from Interlochen? > Thanks! >- > On Mar 8 2020 6:35 AM, " mailto: > wrote: > Yes I remember listening to this podcast a few months ago. I texted a copy of this

EFTA00096644.pdf

EFTA00096644

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to Interlochen Center for the Arts Jeff and George, Thank you both very much for your assistance in response to our subpoenas seeking records from Interlochen. In reviewing the documents you produced in response to the attached subpoena, a follow-up question arose. Would you please confirm that your produ

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EFTA00101940

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eff locks Sent: Wednesday, December 30, 2020 2:37 PM To: Cc: Subject: Re: Subpoena to Interlochen Center for the Arts Hi Sorry about the delay. Interlochen doesn't have any other documents regarding tuition payment information or payments by Epstein or Epstein entities. Let me know if you have any othe

EFTA00088215.pdf

EFTA00088215

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" ' Subject: Re: Date: Sun, 08 Mar 2020 15:26:56 +0000 We will connect with her and keep you updated. Could you also pass along the records from Interlochen? Thanks! On Mar 8, 2020 6:35 AM, ' wrote: Yes I remember listening to this podcast a few months ago. I texted and a copy of this podcast back

tact until next Sunday. I'll check in with you guys when I get back. On Mar 7, 2020, at 17:00, > wrote: In reviewing the records we received from Interlochen, it looks like Epstein paid the summer camp tuition of a student named . She was interviewed on a podcast about her dealings with Maxwell and Epste

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None (email 6: RE: Subpoena to Interlochen Center for the Arts)

EFTA00022997_email_006

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ication requests the issuance of an order directing Interlochen Center for the Arts ("Interlochen") and its employees, located at 4000 Highway M-137 Interlochen, MI 49643, and Interlochen employees, not to notify any other person of the existence of the attached subpoena seeking records, the Court finds tha

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(i), and Title 28, United States Code, Section 1651 which application requests the issuance of an order directing Interlochen Center for the Arts ("Interlochen") and its employees, located at 4000 Highway M-137 Interlochen, MI 49643, and Interlochen employees, not to notify any other person of the existence

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EFTA00078130

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ontact until next Sunday. I'll check in with you guys when I get back. On Mar 7, 2020, at 17:00, wrote: In reviewing the records we received from Interlochen, it looks like Epstein paid the summer camp tuition of a student named . She was interviewed on a podcast about her dealings with Maxwell and Epste

Sunday, March 8, 2020 11:27 AM To: >; Cc: Subject: Re: We will connect with her and keep you updated. Could you also pass along the records from Interlochen? Thanks! On Mar 8, 2020 6:35 AM, " > wrote: Yes I remember listening to this podcast a few months ago. I texted and a copy of this podcast back

EFTA00082585.pdf

EFTA00082585

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EFTA00090261

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hes, Inteitchen .arts Academy Mierlochen Arts Camp Interlochen Public Radio 88.7 FM/10P 9 FAl Address: Interim:hen Center or the Arts PG. Box 199 Interlochen, Michigan 49643 -0199 Phone Fax ILY CONFIDENTIAL INT 000272 GOVERNMENT EXHIBIT 741 52 20 Cr 330 (AJN) EFTA00090261 Interlochen Center for

FIDENTIAL INT 000218 EFTA00090262 Mr. Jeffrey Epstein Page 2 February 9, 1994 Fund for deserving and talented students. When awards are made, Interlochen will notify you, with respect to the recipients. The recipient will also be asked to communicate with the donor. If you would like to met the stud

EFTA00068582.pdf

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is some indications of the passengers? A. Yes, I see that. Q. And does that refresh your recollection about whether or not there were flights to Interlochen that Ms. Maxwell did not fly on? A. I mean, it appears that way. Obviously this isn't my SOUTHERN DISTRICT REPORTERS, P.C. (212) 805-0300 EFTA00

o it would be in the trip that we would do during that timeframe, yes. Q. So, you recall, I believe, right, that Epstein eventually had a cabin at Interlochen; isn't that right? A. That is correct. Q. So he would be going there at the end of the summers to stay in his cabin and see the performances at th

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