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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.

The Sanctuary Experience

Relax, recharge your energy, reconnect and renew your spirit.

Foodie's Delight

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

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.

Guest Information & FAQs

Personal Retreat

Personal Retreats

To maintain balance and wellness in today’s world it’s renewing to take time out of your usual routines and schedules, and vital for overall wellbeing. Come on a retreat for a couple of days, a week or longer, and change your pace. Forest bathe, take time to recharge, get connected to your creative potential and refresh your life.

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Awakened Journey 7-Day Meditation Retreat

Synchronicity Holistic Retreats

April 5th-12th, 2026

Relax into balance, wellbeing, and conscious awareness by attending the Awakened Journey 7-Day Meditation Retreat with our special guest starting on Wednesday, Swami Nityananda. Visit The Sanctuary for our Synchronicity retreat and immerse yourself in the heart-opening and enlightening energies that reside here.

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Embracing the Divine Feminine

Synchronicity Holistic Retreats

July 15th – 19th, 2026

Reconnect with the creative, life-affirming energy of the Divine Feminine in this heart-centered retreat. Through meditation, yoga, music, and nature, explore deeper balance, inspiration, and peace within the nurturing space of The Sanctuary.

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Stillpointe Silent Retreat

Synchronicity Holistic Retreats

August 19th – 23rd, 2026

Go beyond your mind, cultivate inner peace, and embrace self-awareness at this 4-day silent retreat. Experience deep meditations, reconnect with stillness, and immerse yourself in a transformative retreat at Sanctuary Retreat Center.

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Testimonials

What People Say

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

Nestled on acres of beautiful woodland, this retreat center is a little secret (not for long I hope) gem. The accommodations are simple but very comfortable and clean and the food is fabulous. There is a lot to choose from whether you are a vegetarian or not.
I tremendously enjoyed my walks in the woods, passing many of the little goddesses shrines along the way. Sweet moments of reflection and stillness.
A special note about the staff: they are amazing. Don’t think I have ever experienced nicer and more accommodating personnel at any other retreat.
I am so excited to be returning to Sanctuary Retreat Center in a few month and experience a different season and try some of their offered treatments.

Ute Anonsen

We had a wonderful time here. The rooms were lovely, and very clean. The food was the star attraction. everything we were offered was amazing. Thank you all for a wonderful, relaxing time.

Vickie Sorian

I enjoyed meeting everyone at Sanctuary Retreat Center. The meditation sessions were great, the meals were wonderful and the hiking paths in the beautiful, mountainous setting were soothing to my mind and soul. Thank you for an incredible experience.

Jennifer Rosenberg

First time experience. Excellent in every way. People were warm, personable. Food at every meal was a delight. The rooms were clean & comfortable. Best 4 days I have experienced in a while.

Arthur Sorian

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DON'T WAIT

Begin your transformation now with our two free gifts:

A specially prepared Guide that explains how the power of attending Sanctuary retreats can change your life.
The Inner Peace Guided Meditation soundtrack that lets you experience the power of Synchronicity High-Tech Meditation® and enjoy a retreat-like experience without ever leaving home.
You will also receive emails from Synchronicity Foundation about our free live streams, retreats, and products that promote awakening, balance, and holistic wellbeing.