The Village
Story
Butterfield Trail Village was founded by five local churches and opened in 1986 as the area’s first self-governed, non-profit retirement community. As Northwest Arkansas’ premier Life Plan Retirement Community, BTV has an eye on the future with a modern campus and amenities, serving residents now and for generations to come.
Butterfield History
In The Heart Of
Fayetteville
The Village is centrally located on 44 picturesque acres in northeast Fayetteville, convenient to shopping, dining, walking and bicycling trails, and the University of Arkansas – home of Razorback sports! Butterfield has a unique partnership with the U of A, providing lifelong learning opportunities for residents, as well as health and wellness expertise with the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences supporting the Village with onsite primary medical care and more.
Butterfield Campus Map
Latest Articles
Bill & Lola Mae Shackelford: A Partnership Built on Family, Friends & Faith
Bill and Lola Mae Shackelford both grew up in northeast Oklahoma in rural communities. And they’ve seen tremendous changes in the Northwest Arkansas region since they moved to Fayetteville in the late 1960s.
Butterfield Staff & Board
The BTV Leadership Team is a group of dedicated professionals who oversee operations, resident services, skilled healthcare, facilities management, fitness and wellness, programming and marketing. The Board of Directors is made up of uniquely qualified leaders who have strong ties to diverse sectors of the community.
Meet Our People
Explore Our Careers
Butterfield Trail Village Foundation
By making a financial gift to the Butterfield Trail Village Foundation you are helping enhance the lives of current Butterfield residents as well as residents of tomorrow. The Foundation has several established funds, and your gift will contribute to the sustainability of these important programs. Without contributions Butterfield would be unable to stay true to its mission and create the kind of community our residents deserve. We appreciate your consideration.
Contact Us
For more information about Butterfield Trail Village or the BTV Foundation, please call (479) 695-8056.