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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 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

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

The Sanctuary is Mother Nature at its best, humankind at its best, spacious and everlasting. I arrived at the airport, drove here, felt a little different, and when I get on the property it’s nothing like anything I’ve experienced before. It’s a very sweet, loving energy. I feel at home and safe and loved.

J.C.

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

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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