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Relax into Balance, Float in Wellbeing, Awaken to Fulfillment

*Sanctuary pauses retreats during the winter months, but we’re still here to assist with registrations, inquiries, and retreat planning. We look forward to welcoming guests again in March. Thank you to everyone who joined us in 2025—it was a joy to have you visit and replenish your spirit at Sanctuary.

Experience deep renewal at one of Sanctuary Retreat Center’s transformative meditation and holistic wellness retreats, rooted in decades of experience and ancient holistic wisdom. 

Located in Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains, Sanctuary’s 120 peaceful acres of woodland and fresh country air invite you to unplug, deeply relax, and reconnect with your innate wisdom and natural state of balance and wholeness.

Join us now at Sanctuary’s tranquil haven where wellness and wellbeing begin.

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The Sanctuary Experience

Relax, recharge your energy, reconnect and renew your spirit.
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Foodie's Delight

We prepare healthy, mostly vegetarian, Mediterranean style meals with fresh ingredients.
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Wellbeing Services

Nurture, Nourish, Balance, Empower. Enjoy Bodywork, Massage, and Mental and Emotional Wellness.

Retreats

We design the experience of our retreats with care, so we do not provide day visits or drop-in Wellbeing Services. A retreat is your time away to reconnect, breathe, restore, and deeply relax. Discover our retreats thoughtfully dreamed up to nurture your being and indulge in the rejuvenating and uplifting energy of the Sanctuary. We have several retreat offerings or gift yourself a Personal Retreat.

Please note: Our 2026 retreat schedule is being developed, and additional retreats will continue to be added over time. Toward the end of January, you can expect to see more listings for the year. The Sanctuary is closed from January through February for the winter season.

Testimonials

What People Say

"I’m so grateful for what I experienced here this week and I can’t wait to come back!"

I found exactly what I wanted in a Personal Retreat at The Sanctuary. The staff were friendly and happy to give me as much or as little attention as I desired. A tranquil, low pressure, beautiful place to spend time alone.

Paul M.

This mystical retreat center nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains was the perfect setting for a 4-day Body, Breath and Sound retreat I attended in March. We were graciously and warmly welcomed upon arrival and every member of the staff were kind, caring and attentive to our needs and comfort. The food was delicious, nourishing and abundant, with vegan and vegetarian options at every meal. I loved walking the magical footpaths and hills, dotted with images of the Divine Feminine. There were optional massage and wellness sessions available, as well as daily a.m. meditation. I truly felt and appreciated the palpable intentional vibrations of healing and support that emanate from the Sanctuary Retreat Center. I am looking forward to returning again. My sincere thanks to everyone who made this experience so wonderful!

Bernadette Parisi

I thoroughly enjoyed the mini-retreat with Susan Tate and it was made more special because of the Sanctuary Retreat Center’s beauty.  I especially loved the second place where we met which was below the dining room.   The meditation hall also has such a beautiful energy.  Unfortunately I could not stay for dinner, but the smells emanating from the kitchen were mouth-watering.  Lastly, I loved all of the lighting, especially the different colors, that came on as it became dark.

Phyllis Savides

As global retreat facilitators, we are highly selective in where we bring our retreats. Sanctuary Retreat Center sets a high bar for creating an environment that supports being on retreat. The Center itself is on a beautiful rolling and wooded piece of property in the Shenandoah foothills. You can immediately feel the vibration of this place on arrival. From the kindness and care of the staff to the nourishing food to the meditations and healing services offered, I would call this place impeccable in its ability to support heart-centered retreats. We love this place so much that we have seven weekend’s of retreats scheduled already for next year! Whether you go for a personal weekend or join in on a retreat, you will walk away restored, deeply peaceful and nourished. A deep bow of gratitude to the amazing staff at Sanctuary!

Tracey Moon

Meet Our Presenters

Susan Tate Nia Instructor

Susan Tate

Nia Dance Teacher
Caroline Avant Yoga instructor
Megan Sprague Sound Bath Guide

Megan Sprague

Sound Bath Performer
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  • A specially prepared Guide that explains how the power of attending Sanctuary retreats can change your life.
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  • You will also receive emails from Synchronicity Foundation about our free live streams, retreats, and products that promote awakening, balance, and holistic wellbeing.

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