Personal Retreat in Blue Ridge Mountains, VA

5.006 reviews
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2610 Adial Road, Faber, VA, USA
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Up to 15 in group
Date
Flexible Dates

Retreat Highlights

  • Drawing on decades of experience and ancient holistic wisdom, The Sanctuary provides balancing, grounding, wellness, and awareness-expanding experiences that inspire our guests.
  • Located in a lush mountainside forest of 120 acres in the Blue Ridge Mountains.
  • Beautiful, serene walking trails.
  • Enhance your life and live with more peace and presence.
  • Experience deep meditation and inner stillness effortlessly.
  • Explore the beautiful surroundings while walking through the forested countryside for exercise or time to commune quietly with nature.
  • Learn about and experience the transformative power of The Holistic Lifestyle and High-Tech Meditation®.
  • With our unique Wellbeing Services, you can soothe away stress and harmonize.

About this Retreat

Details of this retreat

In Nature's Peace

Personal Retreats are offered at select times throughout the year. Check-in is Wednesday through Saturday, with a 2-night minimum.
Available Check-In Dates In 2025 Are:
May 14 - 17
June 4 - 7
August 20 - 23
*Registration must be made at least 6 days before a retreat.
To truly retreat requires taking time out from activities and life's demands to capture the essence of Sanctuary.

Design your retreat and choose the length of stay to give you the refresh you desire.

“A cup is just a vessel, but the true magic is when you discover what its emptiness can hold.”

Imagine a comfortable room. Peace permeates this ancient mountain forest of colorful songbirds and wandering deer. Slow down, breathe fresh air, and reflect.

Time apart to commune and reconnect with the quiet of nature. Walking paths meander through the beautiful woodlands. At the gazebo on the pond, journal or read a book. Practice stillness, experience effortless, High-Tech Meditation®, let go, dissolve stress, and reconnect to peace and spirit.

To renew and rejuvenate, we offer Wellbeing Services. Please book before your arrival, as availability is limited.

"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!" - Jess F.

What’s included in your Personal Retreat:

*Welcoming and comfortable accommodation with high-speed WiFi. Air conditioning in all buildings.

*Our delicious, healthy, and mostly vegetarian meals (with occasional animal protein). Let us know your dietary preference, and we'll do our best to serve it up.

*Daily meditations using High-Tech Meditation® in our meditation room with the uplifting energies from forty years of meditations (optional)

Click here for helpful information and frequently asked questions.

Sample Daily Schedule
8:00am - 8:30am: High-Tech Meditation® in the Stillpointe Meditation Room (optional)
8:30am - 9:00am: Breakfast at the Ridge House
9:00am - 12:30pm: Relax and renew. Go for a nature walk, enjoy a Wellbeing Service, read.
12:30pm - 1:30pm: Lunch at the Ridge House
1:30pm – 4:30pm: Completely give in to the peaceful surroundings, journal.
4:30pm - 5:00pm: High-Tech Meditation® in the Stillpointe Meditation Room (optional)
5:30pm: Dinner at the Ridge House



 

Schedule

SAMPLE DAILY SCHEDULE
8:00am – 8:30am: High-Tech Meditation® in the Stillpointe Meditation Room (optional)
8:30am – 9:00am: Breakfast at the Ridge House
9:00am – 12:30pm: Relax and renew. Go for a nature walk, enjoy a Wellbeing Service, read.
12:30pm – 1:30pm: Lunch at the Ridge House
1:30pm – 4:30pm: Completely give in to the peaceful surroundings, journal.
4:30pm – 5:00pm: High-Tech Meditation® in the Stillpointe Meditation Room (optional)
5:30pm: Dinner at the Ridge House
Note: Schedule is approximate and may change

Getting Here

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

Directions

AIRPORTSThe 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 carBecause 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 SANCTUARYThe Sanctuary Retreat Center2610 Adial Rd, Faber, VA 22938From 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.

Accommodation

We offer several accommodation styles, from cozy modular cabin rooms to comfortable Lodge rooms, the treehouse-like Forest Cottage, or the two-bedroom Maplewood Cottage. Lay back, relax and allow yourself to restore in the tranquil countryside. High-Speed WiFi is available everywhere. Air Conditioning, everywhere. Cable or satellite TV nowhere. Plenty of clean towels provided.

Modular Cabin Single Twin Bed

Accommodation
Modular cabins are centrally located within walking distance to main program facilities. These on-site rooms are individual single occupancy rooms. Each room is tastefully decorated with a twin bed, plenty of storage, and a comfortable chair and side table for reading or working. Bathrooms are shared. Complimentary high-speed WiFi. Price includes all meals.

Sanctuary Lodge Double Twin Bed

Accommodation
Bright and comfortably appointed rooms each with two single beds. All have ample storage. Each room has access to a shared bathroom. Most rooms are accessible inside the main building; some have deck access. All rooms have beautiful views of the surrounding forest and countryside. Complimentary high-speed WiFi. The Sanctuary Lodge is located on the property, a short walk through the woods or drive from main program buildings with a large, convenient parking area. Price includes all meals.

Sanctuary Lodge Single Queen Bed

Accommodation
Beautifully appointed room with a comfortable queen bed. Plenty of closet space and dresser storage. All rooms are bright and tastefully decorated, with forest and countryside views. Each room adjoins through a hallway to a large shared bathroom. Complimentary high-speed WiFi. The Sanctuary Lodge is located on the property, a short walk through the woods or drive from main program buildings with a large, convenient parking area. Price includes all meals.

Maplewood Cottage with 2 Queen Beds

Accommodation
For warmth and convenience, stay at our beautiful cottage. A large, fully-equipped kitchen is perfect for making coffee, tea, and snacks. A dining table for six provides an excellent gathering space. Note: the kitchen is not for preparing meals; all meals are included and served in The Ridge House. The Cottage features two charming bedrooms with queen beds and ample storage, a living room, office, full bath and deck access. There is a Smart TV in the living room where you can access various streaming services with your account log-in. Complimentary high-speed WiFi. The Cottage is located on the property, a short walk through the woods or drive from main program buildings with a large, convenient parking area. Price includes all meals.

Forest Cottage - Luxury Apartment with King Size Bed

Accommodation
Enjoy the ultimate secluded forest retreat in this fully appointed, private second-floor apartment with an open-plan great room equipped with a stereo system and TV (Internet-based services only using your accounts). A kitchen for making tea, coffee, and snacks opens onto a screened-in deck, allowing you to immerse yourself in the surrounding forest. Note: the kitchen is not for preparing meals; all meals are included and served in The Ridge House. Features a large bedroom with a king-size bed, ample closet space, and a comfortable chair. Large private bathroom with a double vanity area and private laundry room. Complimentary high-speed WiFi. Situated on-site within easy walking or driving to main program facilities. Includes parking space. Price includes all meals.

Venue & Amenities

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Fitness Center icon Fitness Center
Yoga Studio icon Yoga Studio
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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.

What's Included

  • Welcoming and comfortable accommodation.
  • All meals, which are delicious, heathy, mostly vegetarian meals (with occasional chicken on the side).
  • Plenty of time to relax and enjoy our forested walking paths and commune quietly with nature.
  • Daily meditations using High-Tech Meditation® in our meditation room with the uplifting energies from forty years of meditations (optional).
  • An optional Introduction to Balanced Living session with a Sanctuary staff member where you can learn about High-Tech Meditation and how to increase balance in your life.
  • Any scheduled retreat activities that are on our calendar, such as yoga and Nia.

What's Not Included

  • *Additional Wellbeing Services. For a full list of additional services to complement your stay, contact us or visit sanctuaryretreatcenter.org/wellbeing-services/.
  • * Airfare.
  • *Airport transfers if flying into local and regional airports. Please contact us for a list of transfer services and other helpful travel resources or visit sanctuaryretreatcenter.org/guest-information/.
  • *Items from our Peace of Mind store such as music, books, gifts, and varied accessories that support balance, wellbeing, and peace of mind.

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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Nourishing, blissful, and inspiring
The Sanctuary Retreat Center is a special magical place and I’m deeply grateful for being able to experience it. My Personal Retreat was divine, filled with wonderful surprises and blessings. The entire staff was warm and welcoming as well as fully present and wise. The food was plentiful and delicious. The meditations and wellbeing services were uplifting and healing. The lodging and grounds were beautiful and peaceful. I honestly can’t say enough about it all. My stay felt like being embraced by a big warm loving hug. I left feeling nourished, blissful, and inspired. I’m looking forward to when I can visit this very special place again. - Paula