Testimonials

The Personal Retreat at Sanctuary Retreat Center is truly one of the most amazing and spiritually fulfilling weekends I’ve had in such a long time. I felt supported and cared for from the moment I showed up. Everyone there was genuinely interested in my meditation journey and how they could help me deepen and strengthen my practice. It’s become my happy place and I can’t wait to return there!

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!

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.

Synchronicity offers a place to embrace nature and inner peace in a supportive and friendly environment. The meditation is like none other. In a large room with high ceilings, you engage your headset and hear incredible music with the underlying technology. Rather than conjuring words, think of the lyrics of the Beatles’ hit song, “A Day in the Life” as the type of interesting thoughts that arise as you begin to meditate, often called our “monkey mind.” As your mind calms, think of the final 42-second long chord of that song. Voila! You are there.

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.

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 .

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.

I’ve had the most amazing and inspirational journey since the moment that I arrived at Synchronicity® Sanctuary. I had no idea what to expect and from the first turn into the gate all that lush green beautiful serene atmosphere just felt magical. If you are looking for a place to rejuvenate and be at peace and find joy, I highly recommend that you come to this very special space. It’s sacred and it’s beautiful and I can’t recommend it highly enough.

I think it’s interesting that the energy here at the Sanctuary is always changing. It always is the right energy for me. It’s like the universe is intelligent and we’re all here to evolve, so the energy here is magnified with that intent. When I need a little push, it gives me a little push. When I need a little love, it gives me a little love. It gets everything moving where I need to go. At a more subtle level the experience that I get when I arrive here is a real sense of peace and love and gentleness, something that’s unusual in most of the world today.

Very peaceful, beautiful, magical environment! A place to rejuvenate, relax and ground and conducive to self reflection… I found the vibrations there very high, food is excellent, and staff are friendly, welcoming and helpful!!! Highly recommended… It is worth to visit their website and see what else is available , a lot to offer.

Everything about this retreat center is top notch. From the staff to the accommodations one could not ask for more.

Sanctuary Retreat Center was just the place I needed to do a little writing and launch my retirement years. I rested, was fed, and walked among trees and birds in a beautiful place. I also got a glimpse of the history of spiritual awakenings here, the respect for the divine feminine, and the deep musical vibrations of the “high-tech” meditation. A beautiful and kind community of people tend to this place. I’m so glad I stopped by.

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.

What a blissfully, energetic retreat center. I am currently enrolled in the 9 month breathwork facilitating course and I can’t imagine a more healing place to learn , rest and grow.
The staff goes above and beyond from accommodations to delicious meals…and if you love the outdoors this place is for you!

What I would say to people who either can’t find the time to come on a retreat, I would say the same thing about meditation. You need to set aside some time each day to meditate; you need to set some time each year to attend a retreat.

Thank you to all at Synchronicity 💐
I have been coming to Synchronicity for a few years now. I live in NYC where it’s loud and hectic. When I am at Synchronicity, the peace & quiet allows me to just be, to just relax, to look at my life and heal what needs to be healed on an emotional level!! The staff is Awesome! The Protocols they have available to us are cutting edge!! My favorite parts are helping out in their perfect commercial kitchen, getting a massage & going into the meditation room!! Slip on a set of headphones & be transported 💙
Give yourself a Gift and Go!
You can join a retreat or do your own retreat where you can meditate, read, write, eat well, sleep soundly and have a few great laughs with the team 💙

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.

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!

The meditation in the retreat setting that I experience here is very powerful. I just feel a loving energy everywhere. Meditating around people who are really experiencing kind of the same things that I am and just by being in a peaceful place like this I’m surrounded by beautiful energy and beautiful nature. It really feels like close to heaven all the time.

The environment here at the Sanctuary is just beautiful. I often come in the Fall just because I love to see the change of seasons. The walk through the woods from the Sanctuary Lodge to where all the buildings are is probably my favorite along with walking the mountain. Just the naturalness, hearing the leaves falling, the peace!

Upon arriving at the center the energy was palpable. I consider Synchronicity’s Sanctuary as being my spiritual home. It is a place like no other!

The best part I like about retreats is actually leaving The Sanctuary. It is then that I can really see all the work and transformation that’s occurred while I was at The Sanctuary. You get that contrast where you can really measure it.

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.

Sanctuary Retreat Center is a beautiful and peaceful place and I had a wonderful experience there! The staff are kind and attentive, the food delicious and the accommodations comfortable, clean and spacious! I enjoyed my stay and am looking forward to the next time in June!

Was such an incredible place, nature all around. Food and staff also so welcoming and inviting loved every moment of it. I can not wait to come back.

The Sancutary is a gem. Everything about our visit was flawless. The property is in a beautiful setting and has been freshly rennovated. The rooms were comfortable and the food was delicious and healthy. The working staff are residents of the community and went above and beyond to be sure everyone in our group had what we needed. There was a great vibe from start to finish. Thumbs up!

If you want to feel loved and nurtured in an outstanding location this is the place for you. Beautiful, natural setting, delicious food and a stellar staff that makes you feel like a special guest soon to be friend. I stayed in the group lodge and the accommodations were superb. Super clean and comfy rooms. A shared kitchen space with plenty of room for hanging out and all the basics for cooking plus some extras. The free high tech morning meditation set the stage for a fantastic day. This place has an extra something like a breath of fresh air that allows you to relax, open up, and go a bit deeper. Looking forward to my next visit. I’m grateful. Thank you for everything!!

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.

This was a most amazing week here – I was unfamiliar with this beautiful Sanctuary until some friends of mine encouraged me to come. And I really can’t praise it highly enough. Everything from the grounds which are absolutely spectacular and serene and peaceful and beautiful to the accommodations which are very comfortable and lovely and welcoming to the amazing food that was prepared for us – so delicious! And such a variety!

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.

Truly peaceful surroundings, well maintained, comfortable accommodations & excellent cuisine. Lots of veg & gluten free fare – highly recommend

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.

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.

The Sanctuary Retreat Center is an amazingly serene and lovely place to spend some time. I thoroughly enjoyed it and the staff was extremely attentive to our needs, including providing three delicious meals daily. I can’t wait for the next retreat there!!

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.

I’ve held retreats around the world, and I’ve never been anywhere that has supported the work I do so amply, in all ways. Everyone was sensitive to our needs and generous with their time and thoughtfulness. And beyond that, the quality of the accommodations, the food, the towering forest and the hills helped the work deepen for everyone. I so look forward to returning soon!

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!

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 🥳