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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 was recently a retreat participant with a group that rented Sanctuary Retreat Center. The Center is pretty amazing … the beautiful setting in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, some trails to walk around in the woods and sit by the small lake, saw several deer in the early mornings and a couple of Canadian geese enjoying the lake along with me. The hosts were gracious and welcoming whether in the dining area or the group meditations or helping get settled in to the comfortable accommodations. The food was wonderful— and healthy. And as much or as little as one may want to check out the various wellness and meditative resources … there is much to explore and to receive. I look forward to future stays there, whether w another retreat or traveling in the area.

Lora Hobbs

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

My time at the Sanctuary Retreat Center was Wonderful! It is a beautiful peaceful place in the Blue Ridge mountains, a healing and magical range. The morning meditation was a wonderful addition to the breath, body, and sound retreat I attended.💖 The staff, food, and accommodations were great! My life is enriched from my experience there, I am very grateful!

Paula Finn

Beautiful forest land with trails, outstanding food and staff with comfortable, clean lodging. I am so so happy to be here 3 more times this year because it us my favorite retreat center.

Emily LaBathe

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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