About Sanctuary Retreat Center

Upcoming Retreats at Sanctuary Retreat Center

Venue & Amenities

Venue & Amenities
Venue & Amenities
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Sanctuary is a place of peace, joy, and inspiration where you can connect with your inner self. You will feel the palpable energetic vortex of warmth that draws in people from all over. Enjoy the good company of like-minded people on a similar path of naturally expanding consciousness and increasing holistic awareness as you share life experiences.

Meals

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Menu Types

Delight in our nourishing, primarily vegetarian dishes that include local sourcing whenever possible, alongside animal protein options. We will do our best to accommodate your dietary needs.

Getting Here

Location icon Sanctuary Retreat Center, 2610 Adial Road, Faber, VA 22938

Directions

AIRPORTS
The closest airport is Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport (CHO) (50 minutes by car); other possibilities include:
-Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH) – 50 minutes by car
-Richmond International Airport (RIC) – 1 hour and 45 minutes by car 
-Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) – 2.5 hours by car

Because of our rural location, we recommend using your own or a rental car. If you need a ride from Charlottesville airport, train or bus station, there are several services available to choose from. We suggest you pre-book your ride, as the Sanctuary Retreat Center does not offer shuttle service. Visit https://sanctuaryretreatcenter.org/guest-information/ or contact us for information on transportation services.

DIRECTIONS TO THE SANCTUARY
The Sanctuary Retreat Center
2610 Adial Rd, Faber, VA 22938

From Charlottesville:
Take 29 South from Charlottesville. After approx. 22 miles – look for the sign “Nelson County Wayside”. Shortly after this, exit right at Rte. 6 West. Turn right at the stop sign onto Rte. 6 (River Road). Follow Rte. 6 for about 2 miles. Turn left at Rte. 634 (Adial Road). Continue about 2.5 miles; pass the Acorn Inn on your right and enter the Sanctuary Retreat Center at the sign with the paved entrance (second entrance on your right). Use the parking areas that are both to the right and the left of the entrance road.

From Richmond:
Take Rte. 64 West towards Charlottesville. Passing Charlottesville take Exit #107 (Rte. 250 Crozet). Turn left at the exit ramp stop sign. Follow Rte. 250 for approximately 4 miles. Turn left at the stop light onto Rte. 151. Follow 151 for approximately 11 miles into Nellysford.  Just past Wells Fargo Bank on the right – turn left onto Rte. 634 (Adial Road). Drive approximately 2.5 miles. Once you see Lakeland Lane on your right, the Sanctuary Retreat Center is on your left just a few hundred feet further up the road. Turn left at the Sanctuary Retreat Center sign and use the parking areas that are both to the right and the left of the entrance road.

From Lynchburg:
Take Rte. 29 North towards Charlottesville. 6 miles north of Lovingston, turn left on Rte. 6 West. Follow Rte. 6 for about 2 miles. Turn left at Rte. 634 (Adial Rd). Continue about 2.5 miles; pass the Acorn Inn on your right and enter the Sanctuary Retreat Center at the sign with the paved entrance (second entrance on your right). Use the parking areas that are both to the right and the left of the entrance road.

From Nellysford, VA (Route 151):
From Nellysford, take Rte. 634 (Adial Road). Drive approximately 2.5 miles. Once you see Lakeland Lane on your right, the Sanctuary is on your left just a few hundred feet further up the road. Turn left at the Sanctuary Retreat Center sign and use the parking areas that are both to the right and the left of the entrance road.

Customer Reviews

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So relaxing
I was able to shut my phone off and be in the sanctuary space for a few days and it was so relaxing. Jim made delicious food for every meal. His flourless chocolate torte was heaven. Ben and Julie were very gracious and always checked in when they saw me to see if I needed anything. During the personal retreat there is plenty of alone time. I found a large field and journaled, napped, and read. It was exactly what I needed. Thank you so much

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Restorative and Insightful
Friendly staff. A place where one doesn't have to always understand what's happening in order to have an experience that is beyond words (including these words).

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Silent Treat Exceptional
I particularly love silent retreats. The first retreat I ever came to at the Synchronicity Sanctuary was a week-long silent retreat. I was drawn to it because it was silent. And it gave much more than I ever expected. Even though the recent silent retreat was a short one of three days, it packed a powerful punch. I was very aware of feeling even more connected to my fellow participants, to myself, and to Source...in the Silence. I felt connected to everything at a deeper level, at the level of essence. I am most grateful.

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Excellent personal retreat experience
I really enjoyed my 3 nights at the Sanctuary. I scheduled my stay between organized retreats, and enjoyed the more private atmosphere that resulted. It was nice to have access to group meditation sessions before breakfast and dinner, as well as to use the many lovely spots available for solo meditation, both inside and outside.
The staff was lovely and I was impressed by all the little details of my stay that they got right, including my own personalized schedule waiting on the counter of my cottage. They give you full control over how you spend your time - a completely silent retreat, one filled with group sessions and wellness treatments, or something in between.
The food was excellent, and they even made accommodations for my diet (though I told them beforehand it wasn't necessary). Even the weather didn't seem too bad - despite a hot July, the temperature was rather pleasant under all the trees.

I felt my time at the Sanctuary was very well spent, and it's difficult not to fantasize about going back for another visit soon.

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Nothing else like it!
There is nothing else like a retreat at the Synchronicity Sanctuary Retreat Center. To say it is revitalizing, re-energizing, and "re-connecting to the Eternal" is an understatement. Especially during these challenging, chaotic times--I find it vital and expansive to do so. I am so very grateful this opportunity is available.

Mission & Vision

At The Sanctuary ...
We provide inviting, comfortable, and rejuvenating holistic wellness retreats where you’re embraced by woodlands, fresh air, and good company, allowing you to relax into your natural state of balance, wholeness, and wellbeing.

The home of Synchronicity Foundation, The Sanctuary is a 35+ years old community of meditators. Through decades of daily meditation and holistic lifestyle practice, the community's experience has evolved to the point where expanded states of holistic awareness as Being or Aware Presence are the norms. It makes us uniquely qualified to offer education and support grounded in decades of authentic experience.