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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!"

The experience with the All the staff of the Sanctuary was impeccable!!! The staff was kind and helpful anytime I asked for help . The meals were absolutely wonderful and the accommodations were clean, and comfortable. The grounds were beautiful . The flowers and grounds were well manicured and lovely.
The morning meditation was lovely and set the tone for the day .
The energy at this place were beyond all my expectations.
I can’t find anything that I would say that would need improvement.
The additional services were wonderful as well. The practioner were wonderful and their sessions were awesome.
If you are wondering if this is a good place to find peace and tranquillity look no further. Sanctuary is the place. I will be returning in June for more training and I look forward for more of the same .

Nianne Timpone

A serene & beautiful place. I thoroughly enjoyed my retreat weekend here. The staff were lovely.
Walking through the woods was good movement and kept me present in the moment. Every morning I saw deer & geese ❤️ I left renewed.

Jana Kirby

Sanctuary Retreat Center is a wonderful place to step away from the stress of life to restore your spirit. The rooms are simply and beautifully appointed. The environment is heavenly in the Shenandoah mountains. It’s even lovely in the rain!
Jim’s food is Delightful and Delicious. Meals were fresh and colorful, prepared with love.
The staff could not have been more friendly or accommodating.
If you are craving multidimensional wellness services, This is The place!
Meditation your thing? Try this center’s high tech meditation space. You will not be disappointed.
I came for a four day workshop and spent an extra day. Truly did not want to leave.
Thank you All for a profoundly restorative experience. Happy New Year 2025 🥳

Kathy Fritze

I’m grateful to have found Synchronicity and The Sanctuary. This has been an amazing experience in this magical enchanted forest with fine nourishing food, spaces to meditate and reflect and just the whole ambience of the place is so nurturing so that I may bring my best self forward in the world because everyone at Synchronicity has brought their best selves forward for me. I feel so grateful and blessed, thank you.

Susan Mercer

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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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.

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  • Retreat Guide –  Discover the life-changing power of Sanctuary retreats.
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