My time at “The Sanctuary” will forever be a part of me as I found something within myself that I have been externally seeking outside of me. I was able to deeply explore myself in ways that I didn’t have that opportunity elsewhere. I am beyond grateful for the staff, team and anyone that is involved with energizing the land and the facility as it supported my transition into who I am and what I am becoming. After leaving… life has become much more meaningful! The Sanctuary has been woven into my DNA 🧬 🙏🏼 Aho!
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I recently finished the 30 day retreat at The Sanctuary. I decided to do the program because I had spent the past year in and out of bouts of depression, struggling to find purpose, thinking in terms of problems rather than possibilities, living in a state of urgency, and I couldn’t shake this underlying feeling that something was wrong with me and I needed to fix it. Coming into the program, I knew that I was looking for a different way of being in the world, but wasn’t exactly sure how to move towards it or how the Sanctuary was going to help me in this process.
I continued to be skeptical of whether I was in the right place for the first week or so and then somewhere at the end of the second week I realized that I was actually feeling better. It’s difficult to identity what exactly caused this switch because there are many approaches to healing happening simultaneously, but the shift felt evident. Things began to slow down, the sense of urgency dissipated, I was finding more room for enjoyment, laughter, and play, and I was no longer allowing anxiety and fear to be the loudest voices in my head.
The Sanctuary provides the container to make these changes possible. It’s not a program that will solve your problems for you, but rather offers a place of safety where you can intentionally practice, both individually and within community, working through whatever is holding you back from living the life you want. I tried doing everything on my own for a long time and that ended up making me feel broken and isolated. I believe this work is meant to be done in community and the Sanctuary offers one, free of judgement and wrapped in care.
On that note, I cannot say enough good things about all of the staff and practitioners who make The Sanctuary what it is. I felt unbelievably supported throughout my time there. That level of care and attentiveness was healing in and of itself.
Overall, I’d mark down “would recommend to a friend!” My life and, moreover, my perspective feel very different compared to when I entered the program and I’m so grateful for everything the Sanctuary provided.
Dear Dean and Kelley;
I wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude for the incredible experience I had at The Sanctuary, over the past few days. It was truly a transformative, magical and profoundly moving journey.
Meeting Gloria, Ruby, Mark, Thomas, even the goat (jaja ) and the entire team was such a joy. Each of them contributes in such a meaningful way, and together you’ve created something truly special- a space that feels sacred, intentional, and full of love.
Witnessing firsthand how you operate and the spirit with which you carry this project forward has left me inspired, and honored. I’m deeply moved by your mission, your commitment, and would love to support it, in any way I can.
Thank you again for welcoming me so warmly, for making me feel part of your tribe and for the beautiful work you are doing.
I already miss you guys.
With love
Virna
If you are searching for the perfect place for your healing you have found it. It has taken me years to write this review because I have been unable to find the words to express how enormously grateful I am for the Sanctuary, the staff and the family they have all become. The words still escape me from expressing in a deserving way.
Without giving you the long version of how the Sanctuary not only gave 2 of my sons the tools needed to live the beautiful life they are living it did the same for me which in turn has given my entire family a family of hope and love and acceptance and knowing, knowing that no matter what, it is going to be okay because not only do we have each other, we have the Sanctuary family, you’re never alone.
As I began this review explaining there are just no words to properly express. If you are reading this, wondering if this is the best place, I would suggest you take the leap of faith and know you have been divinely guided here and YES, the Sanctuary is The Place you’ve been looking for!
I wrap this up with so much love and gratitude, AHO 💗
The Sanctuary will forever mean everything to me.
It was the most beautiful, and emotionally transformative experience of my life, and I’m so eternally grateful for all the wonderful, pure people that I met there. I cannot recommend The Sanctuary enough for someone in need or in search of something more. You will be held and supported in a community that will make you feel loved for who you truly are. And most importantly (at least for me!) -- you will form some of the most powerful, and emotionally connective relationships with the people you meet there.
I’m so incredibly grateful for the time I spent at The Sanctuary, and will always keep it with me as I begin the next chapter in my journey. If anyone passing through this post has any questions or concerns, it’d be my honor to help shine a light on such a beautiful opportunity for someone in need.
