Golden Leaves of Autumn Meditation Retreat

Name: Golden Leaves of Autumn Meditation Retreat
Start: 2024-10-12
End: 2024-10-19
Location: Sanctuary Retreat Center
Rating: 5

5.005 reviews

2610 Adial Road, Faber, VA, USA

Up to 35 in group

October 12 - 19, 2024

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.
Nurture yourself and build personal power by being in silence.
Explore a lifestyle that offers more balance and joy.
Experience deep meditation and inner stillness effortlessly.
Enhance your life and live with more peace and presence.
Learn about and experience the transformative power of The Holistic Lifestyle and High-Tech Meditation®.
Enjoy contemplative walks and meditation sessions that deepen your interior focus and expand your awareness.
Take advantage of our Wellbeing Services that encourage deep relaxation and rejuvenation. (extra fees)

About this Retreat

Details of this retreat

Golden Leaves of Autumn Meditation Retreat

“The Eternal wisdom made all things in love. In love they all depend; to love they all return.” - Farid ud-Din Attar

This is a collaborative retreat between Synchronicity Foundation US and Synchronicity México. A portion of all retreat fees will be shared with Synchronicity Mexico to support their non-profit work teaching meditation in schools and hospitals.

Come with us to embrace the energy of the autumn with Synchronicity High-Tech Meditations and transformative experiences.

"The energy here at the sanctuary is like nothing you've experienced anywhere else. It's clear that this whole place has been designed from the bottom up to facilitate our spiritual evolution.” –D.S.

“With High-Tech Meditation® I get away from my mind and start to experience the deep meditations the technology gives you. I didn’t experience that with regular meditation without the technology.” -C.L.

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What’s included in your retreat package:

*A retreat schedule with plenty of time to relax, rejuvenate, and play while experiencing holistic living. The retreat begins on Sunday the 13th at 4:00 pm and ends at 9:00 pm on Friday the 18th. You may arrive on Saturday, October 12th, or Sunday, October 13th, with check-in any time after 11:00 am. Departure is on Saturday morning, the 19th.

*Welcoming and comfortable rooms

*All meals: Delight in our nourishing, primarily vegetarian dishes

*Explore the art of gentle Sukshma, dynamic Ashtanga, Hatha, and Energy Medicine Yoga

*Daily meditation with Synchronicity High-Tech Meditation soundtracks that create deep and profound meditative states

*Special meditations surrounded by the heavenly nature of the Sanctuary

*Explore the beautiful surroundings while walking through the woodlands for exercise or time to commune quietly with nature

*High-speed WiFi in all buildings

*Friendly support by Sanctuary staff

*One Transcendental Journey empowerment session: High-Tech Meditation music moves you into a transcendent state of expanded consciousness while aroma generators and light therapy complete a transporting environment. The resultant transcendental experience is an empowering journey. Guests often share creative inspiration, enlightening insight, deep clearing, and life-changing revelations.

What’s not included in your retreat fee:
*Airport transfers. For a list of transfer services and other helpful travel resources, click here: Traveling to The Sanctuary

When should you arrive?
You may arrive on Saturday, October 12th, or Sunday, October 13th, with check-in any time between 11:00am and 7pm on Saturday and between 1pm and 3pm on Sunday. The retreat begins at 4pm on Sunday, October 13th. You also have the option during the registration process to add an additional night (Friday night, includes meals) before the retreat. Guests add days to enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the Sanctuary.

Additional Wellbeing Services:
*For a full list of additional services to complement your stay, click here: Wellbeing Services

>>CLICK HERE FOR HELPFUL INFORMATION AND FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS.

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“I have pretty deep and profound meditations at home. So when I come here [for a retreat], it's kind of jumbled a little bit in the beginning. And then it just builds and builds. Usually by the end of the retreat it's a much deeper, more profound meditation than when I arrived. So there's a process that goes on and that is the process of growth. And when I leave, the result is readily and easily visible.” –C.L.

Getting Here

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.

Commuter - for SFI, up to 5 ppl

Includes all-day programs and lunches and dinners. Does not include lodging.

Modular Cabin Single Twin Bed

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

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

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.

Venue & Amenities

A/C in Rooms

Free Wifi

Spa

Sauna

Pool

Towels

Free Parking

Kitchen

Tour Assistance

Hot Tub

Coffee/Tea

Cafe

Restaurant

Fitness Center

Yoga Studio

Housekeeping

Bicycles For Rent

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

Menu Types

Vegan

Vegetarian

Pescetarian

Ayurvedic

Includes Meat

Organic

Gluten Free

Dairy Free

Nut Free

Enjoy delicious, healthy, mostly vegetarian meals with fresh ingredients (with occasional chicken on the side). We will do our best to accommodate your dietary needs.

What's Included

A retreat schedule with plenty of time to relax, rejuvenate and relish quiet while learning about holistic living. The retreat begins on Thursday the 10th at 4:00 pm and ends at 8:30 pm on Saturday the 12th. Departure is on Sunday morning, the 13th.
Welcoming and comfortable rooms.
All meals: Enjoy our delicious locally sourced (where possible) and organic plant-based meals.
Daily meditation with Synchronicity High-Tech Meditation soundtracks that create deep and profound meditative states.
Gentle Hatha & Energy Medicine Yoga.
A holistic movement Nia class – a delightful mixture of dance arts, martial arts, and mindfulness.
Presentations on different Holistic Lifestyle topics with long-term Sanctuary staff.
Explore the beautiful surroundings while walking through the forested countryside for exercise or time to commune quietly with nature.
High-speed WiFi in all buildings.
Friendly support by Sanctuary staff.
One Transcendental Journey empowerment session: High-Tech Meditation music moves you into a transcendent state of expanded consciousness while aroma generators and light therapy complete a transporting environment. The resultant transcendental experience is an empowering journey. Guests often share creative inspiration, enlightening insight, deep clearing, and life-changing revelations. A facilitator will assist you in starting and leaving the session.

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

5.00 out of 5.0 average rating

Anonymous • Aug 20, 2023

5.0

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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).

Mary • Aug 16, 2023

5.0

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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.

Anonymous • Jul 27, 2023

5.0

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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.

Anonymous • May 31, 2023

5.0

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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

Anonymous • May 31, 2023

5.0

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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.

Golden Leaves of Autumn Meditation Retreat

Retreat Highlights

About this Retreat

Details of this retreat

Getting Here

Directions