6-Day Meditation Retreat in Blue Ridge Mountains, VA

Name: Golden Leaves of Autumn 6-Day Meditation Retreat
Start: 2025-10-24
End: 2025-11-01
Location: Sanctuary Retreat Center
Rating: 5

5.006 reviews

2610 Adial Road, Faber, VA, USA

Up to 35 in group

October 24 - November 1, 2025

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 6-Day Meditation Retreat
To the unity of diversity
Enjoy a retreat with time to relax, rejuvenate, and play while experiencing the Holistic Lifestyle.
We are delighted to invite you to this transformative retreat, a collaboration between Synchronicity Foundation and Fundación Medita Mexico.

A portion of your contribution supports meditation programs in hospitals and schools in Mexico and furthers the mission of Synchronicity Foundation.
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A Journey of Awakening

🌟 An awakening flame ignites a flame
🌟 Light burns into light
🌟 Darkness dissolves
🌟 The veil lifts
🌟 One luminous consciousness reveals itself
🌟 To itself, for the sake of itself
🌟 Existence, awareness, bliss
🌟 An eternally delighting reality
🌟 I am
🌟 All is
🌟 Source

Guest Testimonial:
📚 "The Sanctuary is a 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." - D.G.
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We will experience the Holistic Model of Reality, creating balance in our physical, mental, emotional, and subtle dimensions through various practices such as:
Physical Dimension

🧠 Sukshma Yoga: A gentle yet powerful practice to release tension, improve circulation, and boost energy. Ideal for all ages and experience levels.

🌬️ Breathwork: Harness the power of prana, the life force, to access deep states of meditation.

🌳 Forest Bathing & Woodland Walks: Immerse yourself in nature, reducing stress hormones and enhancing tranquility.

🌿 Dance Therapy: Engage in movement to balance the four elements.

Mental Dimension

🎧 Daily High-Tech Meditation: Experience profound states of awareness with Synchronicity High-Tech Meditation.
🖊 Self-Inquiry & Journaling: Tap into your inner wisdom through guided introspection. Bring a journal and pen.

🥁 Drum Circle & Nature Meditations: Enjoy special meditations surrounded by the heavenly nature of the Sanctuary, surrender into the Drum circle resonance with the heartbeat of Mother Earth, and practice the power of the talking stick.
🎧“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.

Emotional Dimension

🍫 Cacao Ceremony: Open and nourish your heart through this sacred ritual. The Cacao Ceremony is dedicated to personal renewal that keeps us centered, connected to our hearts, and living kindly. Cacao has the potential to be a guide and a gateway to help each of us embrace our hearts as a starting point for deep and beautiful memories. Coming together to drink cacao can create healing, connection, and inspiration.
🎨 Art Therapy: Experience your creative side through Art Therapy as an opportunity to express your emotions and get to know yourself.

Subtle Dimensions

🔥 Yagna Fire Ritual: This ceremony is a Hindu ritual of ancient origin for offering mantras and prayers. As in many religions and beliefs, the rising smoke carries an offering to the divine while blessing the offerer with grace, divine intervention, guidance, or to express gratitude for prior prayers answered. Throughout time, the ritual fire is venerated as a symbol of spirit.
🙏 Bhakti Yoga & Mala Meditation: Know the different divine energies of The Sanctuary and learn how to meditate with a mala.

💧 Chakra Balancing: Balance your chakras or energy points, often called the “seven doors to higher consciousness,” understanding the chakra system is vitally important for those on the ascension path. Before we share the best way to open & heal all seven chakras, it’s empowering to understand which ones are blocked.
📚"Everything about this retreat center is top notch. From the staff to the accommodations one could not ask for more." – C.S.

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Your Retreat Package Includes:

✅ A transformative 6-day retreat from Saturday, October 25th, 7:30 PM - Friday, October 31st, 9:00 PM. Arrive either Friday the 24th or Saturday the 25th, with departure on Saturday the 1st. (Option to add an extra night after the retreat and depart on Sunday, November 2nd, for an additional fee)

✅ Comfortable accommodations in a serene setting

✅ Nourishing, primarily vegetarian meals with optional animal protein

✅ High-speed WiFi in all buildings

✅ Friendly support from 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.

Retreat Pricing
💰 $1,530
📅 Early Bird Discount: $1,377 (Register by September 19, 2025)
📆 Secure your spot with a 50% deposit
All rooms have full bathrooms shared with one other room. You may choose your accommodation on the registration page.

When Should You Arrive/Depart?

🌐 Check-in: Friday, October 24th, or Saturday, October 25th (2:00 PM - 4:00 PM)
🌟 Retreat begins: Saturday, October 25th, 7:30 PM
🌆 Retreat ends: Friday, October 31st, 9:00 PM
🚒 Departure: Saturday morning, November 1st (Option to stay an extra night)
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
Enhance Your Experience

✨ Additional wellbeing services available. Click here for a full list.
>>CLICK HERE FOR HELPFUL INFORMATION AND FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS.
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"Come look through my eyes. Live through my being. Share with me the bliss of freedom." - Master Charles Cannon

Schedule

EXAMPLE OF A DAILY SCHEDULE (activities vary by day)
7:00AM-8:15AM Sukshma Yoga
8:30AM Breakfast
9:00AM-10:00AM Wellbeing Services (optional)
10:15AM-11:30AM The 5 Elements Dance Therapy
11:45AM-12:15PM Meditation with Synchronicity High-Tech Meditation to enter profound meditative states
12:30PM Lunch
1:15PM-3:00PM Wellbeing Services (optional)
4:00PM-5:15PM Cacao Ceremony
5:30PM Dinner
6:15PM-7:15PM Wellbeing Services (optional)
7:30PM-8:30PM Meditation with Synchronicity High-Tech Meditation to enter profound meditative states

Note: Schedule is approximate and may change

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.

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 Beds

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 Queen Bed - For 1 Guest

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.

Sanctuary Lodge Queen Bed - For Couples

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

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

A transformative 6-day retreat, which begins on Saturday the 12th at 7:30pm and ends at 9:00pm on Friday the 18th. You can arrive on Saturday, October 12th, with check-in between 11:00am and 5:00am. Alternatively, you can book an additional night for an extra fee and arrive on Friday, October 11th. Departure is on the morning of Saturday, October 19th, unless you choose to book an additional night after the retreat.
Welcoming and comfortable rooms.
All meals: Delight in our nourishing, primarily vegetarian dishes that include local sourcing whenever possible, alongside animal protein options.
Daily meditation with Synchronicity High-Tech Meditation soundtracks that create deep and profound meditative states.
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 25, 2024

5.0

Verified

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

Anonymous • Aug 20, 2023

5.0

Verified

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

Verified

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

Verified

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

Verified

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

6-Day Meditation Retreat in Blue Ridge Mountains, VA

Retreat Highlights

About this Retreat

Details of this retreat

Schedule

Getting Here

Directions