Virginia Retreat Center Listings
Religious and Spiritual Retreats
This page gives basic information about Virginia retreat centers that are in our database. The retreat centers of our client partners are highlighted first. We maintain information for each retreat center as part of our mission to help individuals and groups plan and locate retreats. This information will be updated frequently, so please bookmark this page for future reference.
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A enchanted intimate retreat center offering individual, supported or self-directed retreats in an enchanted canyon along a bold stream, just above the Rappahannock River near Fredericksburg, Virginia.
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A Monthly Open House Retreat is offered through the seasons with group programs offered. We can accomodate small day rentals and have a beautiful location for small informal weddings.
The Center is dedicated to eco-psychology, consciousness exploration and the evolutionary Journey of the human into a new state of enlightenment, love, and recognition of the sacredness of our beautiful garden planet.
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We specialize in Natural Communion Experiences, i.e. working with "the intelligence of the heart, in the direct perception of nature", using many vehicles including River Floats, Vision Quests, Sweat Lodges and Natural Communion Classes. The "Power of Now" is practiced using Nature as a gateway into Now and our own true Nature of Being. We deepen our capacity for remaining in the Now through personal transformation work that is informed by the Pathwork™ of Self Transformation.
Custom retreats are Individually tailored and are very useful in supporting life transistions, spiritual emergence, and healing at the soul level. Stress Relief Retreats are another House Speciality
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When you lose touch with inner stillness, you lose touch with yourself. When you lose touch with yourself, you lose yourself in the world. --- Eckhart Tolle
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Mailing Address: P.O. Box 320245, Alexandria, VA 22320-4245
Location: One Eleven South Columbus Street, Alexandria, VA , 22314-3003
Hours: 10 am to 5 pm
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Our Vision is to be a learning community that studies, teaches and practices soul development, leadership, and service as selfless action.
Our Mission : As a volunteer, nonprofit, educational and nonsectarian spiritual community dedicated to soul development, leadership, and community service, to develop and offer:
- trainings in leadership, organizational design, and group process for individuals and organizations,
- courses and workshops, and independent studies in psycho-spiritual development,
- trainings in personal development, peer support, and leadership for high school students, and
- services and trainings in healing modalities that support individual health and well-being,
and to:
- publish Institute books, training manuals, educational materials, and journals, and
- conduct research projects that evaluate the effectiveness of the Institute's trainings and the dynamics of the healing process.
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The Institute for the Advancement of Service was founded in 1980 as a non-profit 501(c)(3) educational and spiritual organization. All Institute service, educational, training and research programs reflect the Institute’s commitment to the practice of service and care of the self. We have an active calendar of events that support our mission. We do not have space to house those attending our events.
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"The goal of all service is to support the emergence of one another's highest potential. We bring our best selves to our service when we attend to our personal physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health. We balance care of self with care of others." Susan Trout, Ph.D., Executive Director
Learn more about our philosophy and activities by viewing our latest newsletter.
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Spiritual Wilderness Solitude (SWS), Paradise Woods in Harmony Haven, Virginia is a multi-purpose five-star facility designed for personal solitude, spiritual enrichment, meetings, conferences, and family events. Situated on 116 acres of natural environment in southern Virginia about 50 miles south of Richmond, at Exit 24 off Interstate 95, SWS offers a place were the dots of tranquility, peace, solitude, and spirituality can be connected.
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The site is designed to accommodate individual sanctity, small intimate ceremonies and gatherings, and large-scale outdoor revivals and celebrations for up to 5,000 people.
SWS five star facilities include one three-bedroom, high-end villa, three one-bedroom executive cottages, and several facilities designed to support visitors seeking spiritual solitude. All facilities are luxuriously furnished and equipped with state-of-the-art security systems and appliances.
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Tides Inn
480 King Carter Drive
Irvington, Va. 22480-0480
Hotel Direct: 804.438.5000
Toll free reservations: 800.843.3746
www.tidesinn.com
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For over half a century, companies, associations, groups and families
have gathered at the Tides Inn to celebrate the times of their lives.
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Welcome
A setting like no other...Virginia’s Northern Neck. Bordered by historic Chesapeake Bay to the East. The Potomac River to the North. And the Rappahannock River to the South.
Here you will find The Tides Inn for your religious and spiritual conferences and retreats. We invite you and your family to enjoy Virginia hospitality and personalized service in one of nature’s most beautiful settings.
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About Us
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Property: 480 acres
Guest Rooms: 106 rooms and suites
Food & Beverage: 4 Dining Options (1 seasonal)
Marina: 60 deepwater transient slips accommodating yachts up to 125 feet.
Recreation: 27 holes of golf including the famous Golden Eagle Golf Club, four tennis courts, pool, sand beach, sailing school, yacht cruises, fishing, biking, canoes, croquet, children’s program, and a wealth of historical sites nearby.
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Conferences
The gracious atmosphere of the Tides Inn is a perfect setting for both business and recreational gatherings. We've hosted some conferences for more than 25 consecutive years!
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Dining - Three unique restaurants. Three different adventures. An assortment of fabulous cuisine to match any mood. Regional specialties. Select wines. Marina views. Dining at The Tides Inn…an award-winning experience unto itself.
Marina - Located on Carters Creek, 9 statute miles from Windmill Point and the Inter Coastal Waterway, the Tides Marina offers a full service 60 slip, transient marina able to accommodate vessels up to 125 feet.
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Leading corporations, institutions, religious groups, wedding parties,
social gatherings, family reunions… all trust the Tides Inn to provide legendary Virginia hospitality and personalized service in one of nature’s most beautiful settings.
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We help you create a sacred space to center your life, connect with the Divine and renew your creativity. Individuals and small groups are invited to be our guests. We can provide assistance and guidance as you take time for soul care, or simply give you sacred space to design your own experience.
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Since the early 1980s our founders, Lainie and Daniel Allen, have provided spiritual guidance and coaching to help others bring focus to their lives and nurture to their souls so they can live God’s call. Valuing an ecumenical Christian tradition, The Allens honor each individual’s spiritual path and welcome anyone seeking to nurture their soul.
An experienced spiritual director, Lainie helps others nurture their souls by providing spiritual guidance and facilitating prayer, meditation, reflection and other soul care experiences. A leadership coach, Daniel helps leaders give voice to their vision.
We offer classes, workshops, quiet days and evenings, personalized or small group guidance, prayer retreats and just a place for all to step away from the pace of life and nurture their soul.
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To nurture one’s soul is to become more aware of God and to respond to that awareness with mindfulness and attention. It is opening oneself to His love and peace, and finding rest. Wisdom says time “away” is needed. Jesus emphasized this need when He said to His disciples, “Come away by yourselves to a secluded place and rest a while.”
Canterbury Retreat House provides a space for you to step away, to slow down, and to reacquaint yourself with God’s voice and heart.
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Bring Your Group to Sevenoaks!
Sevenoaks is a peaceful, rural, non-denominational retreat and conference center. We offer our own annual schedule of programs in personal healing and spiritual development. We also deeply enjoy making our lovely center available for workshops, meetings, trainings and retreats of all kinds. We find that groups who come here are nurtured and renewed by the beauty of the land, the welcoming comfort of our facilities, and the care and sensitivity of our spiritually aware staff.
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Our comfortable facilities offer:
- An elegant, 50-foot diameter, round Sanctuary, perfect for worship services, meditation or any kind of large gathering
- Five guest buildings, all centrally located and air-conditioned
- Overnight accommodations for up to 55 (more if people camp)
- Dining and meeting space for 15 to 100
- Gourmet dining, both vegetarian and non-vegetarian
- Bookstore and gift shop featuring books, music, art and jewelry, specializing in holistic and spiritual themes
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Other natural amenities include:
- Hiking trails through the woods and fields
- Swimming in our spring-fed pond or in the nearby Rapidan River
- Large sand-lined fire circle for bonfires
- Sacred grove of huge, wise, 300-year-old Oak trees
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Flexible plans to suit your needs:
We offer day, weekend and week-long package rates with service custom-suited to your needs.
We Look Forward to Hearing From You
We have welcomed many rental guests to Sevenoaks over the years and always enjoy sharing our Center with new groups as well as our long-term customers. We can assist you with all phases of the booking and rental process, from advising you about facilities and package rates, to setting up menus and meeting spaces to your specifications, to offering advice about travel options or local attractions. Our first priority is to be of service—to you, to your participants, and to your goals for your event.
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Email us at events@sevenoakspathwork.org for more information
Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains near Charlottesville Virginia, Sevenoaks is located on 130 acres of forests and meadows, with a central campus area of beautiful gardens and spacious lawns.
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The Virginia Diocesan Center at Roslyn is located on 150 scenic acres in Henrico County, Virginia, two miles west of the City of Richmond on the James River. Roslyn welcomes more than 400 churches and non-profit organizations every year for residential conferences, retreats and seminars, and outdoor activities. |
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Personal Spiritual Retreats at Roslyn
Enter Roslyn and move from compulsive, frenetic activity to solitude and contemplation. Away from external clutter--from work and phones, computer screens and televisions--we are reminded that God is our refuge and strength. Personal retreats may be scheduled for Monday-Thursday nights. Weekend availability limited. Meals are available when guests are in residence. |
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| Roslyn has 96 beds in 48 bedrooms. The rooms are spaciously built for double occupancy but singles may be requested when space is available. All bedrooms are designed for comfort, rest and reflection. Guests will find short, wooded trails that are perfect for a walk, and benches that provide quiet spots for conversation, reading, and meditation with a scenic view. The Kanawha Canal and the James River provide an excellent backdrop for for any outdoor event. |
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 The Benedictine Pastoral Center
St. Benedict's Monastery
Bristow, VA
The Benedictine Pastoral Center is located in Northern Virginia about 35 miles from Washington, D.C. The Center's serene 100 acres is a lovely setting for reflective daily retreats. A visit could include meditative walks through the historic grounds, a visit to the beautiful monastic chapel and spiritual direction from the Benedictine Sisters. The Center does not offer overnight retreats.
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Programs include centering prayer, days of reflection, high school confirmation retreats, Bible study, Desert Days and First Friday retreats. The Benedictine Pastoral Center is currently offering many types of daily retreats to "meet our human need to rest awhile and renew our faith, our lives and our commitment to God."
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United Metaphysical Churches
Retreats and Workshops
1488 Peters Creek Road, NW, Roanoke, Va. 24017
Phone 540-562-4889
UMCRke@aol.com
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We invite you to join us in the celebration of the United Metaphysical Churches' 41st year of service in the spiritual field. You are invited to attend our Church Services, share in our Seminars and Workshops, experience Healing, visit our outstanding Bookstore, read by fireside in our beautifully appointed Library, enjoy the delicious food in our Cafeteria, and absorb the peace and enlightenment as you walk around the lovely 21 acres nestled in the mountains of Roanoke, Virginia. We have a splendid array of world famous psychics, teachers, lecturers and healers to present to you. |
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UMC offers an educational program leading to ordination as a metaphysical minister and to certification of mediums and healers. The courses are open to all who seek to further their knowledge and experience of metaphysics. Call the UMC office for a catalog and upcoming schedule of classes. |
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Visit our web site to view a list of all our upcoming retreats and workshops.
www.unitedmeta.com
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Meadowkirk, the Camp and Retreat Ministry of National Capital Presbytery, is located in Middleburg, Virginia- approximately 40 miles west of Washington D.C. The National Capital Presbytery’s Camp and Retreat Ministries provides hospitable places of Christian community, including Meadowkirk, where individuals and groups can experience and explore their relationship with God and each other while enjoying God’s creation.
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See our mission statement and how we work to fulfill that mission in two main capacities- our summer camp program and our retreat facilities that are available for church, school or non-profit organization use. Visit us at www.meadowkirk.org
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Shalom House
Montpelier, VA
"My presence shall go with you, and I will give you rest"
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| Shalom House is located in rural western Hanover County, Virginia. Its 100 acres of woods and farmland surround a 3 acre pond. |
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| Shalom is a retreat center of the Catholic Diocese of Richmond that warmly extends hospitality and respect to all who visit for rest, relaxation and renewal.
Shalom can accomodate up to 32 guests in its two recently built lodges, which include meeting space for both small and medium size groups. The newly renovated original farmhouse dining room has a beautiful cathedral ceiling and room for 54.
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Shalom provides a quiet pastoral setting for a wide variety of retreat experiences: individual or group retreats. Pastoral counseling, spiritual direction and a variety of planned retreats are offered.
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Dominican Retreat House
McLean, Virginia
An oasis of tranquility serving both the spiritual and secular communities
 Nestled amid 12 acres of nature trails, rolling lawns and shade trees, the Dominican Retreat House provides an oasis of tranquility from today's all too busy world.
Located in McLean, Virginia, only 4 miles from Washington, DC, the Dominican Retreat House offers a variety of programs and retreats designed to nurture the spiritual needs of men and women from all walks of life.
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Serving both the spiritual and secular communities, the Dominican Retreat House is available for small conferences and business meetings, as well as self directed and group retreats. There is room to accommodate 80 individuals in its meeting space, 64 in the dining room and 40 in individual overnight rooms.
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Wayland Orchard Bed and Breakfast
Crozet, VA
 The Bed and Breakfast is located in historic Central Virginia, “Jefferson Country.” It is less than thirty minutes drive from many attractions, such as Monticello, Ash Lawn-Highlands, historic Charlottesville with the University of Virginia, the Shenandoah National Park, and the Blue Ridge Parkway. The Appalachian Trail and TransAmerica Route 76 Bike Trail are close by.
The Bed and Breakfast is a suite of two rooms with its own private entrance and private bath, a queen-sized bed in the bedroom, a queen-sized futon in the sitting room for extra guests, and a kitchenette.
Your hosts are David and Ginny Wayland. David is a retired Episcopal priest. Ginny recently retired as a librarian at the Crozet public library, so you can always count on the B&B having a good stock of books for relaxed reading.
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 Richmond Hill is an ecumenical Christian fellowship and residential community who serve as stewards of an urban retreat center within the setting of a monastery in historic Richmond, Virginia. Their mission is to advance God's healing through prayer, hospitality, racial reconciliation, and spiritual development. The residential community lives by a modern Benedictine rule, which is based around three common prayer times each day.
 Richmond Hill offers retreats, workshops, and classes to revive and inform the spirituality, the ministry, and the urban life of metropolitan Richmond. They offer programs in Centering Prayer, spiritual guidance, Pastoral Care and Counseling, and Christian formation. Ministries include personal retreats and spiritual guidance, healing prayer, Bible study, and prayer services in the rhythm of Taizé.
Richmond Hill has 40 overnight beds available for both individual and group retreats. Meals are shared in the refectory with the community. For more information, call 804-783-7903 or email office@richmondhillva.org
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Smithfield, Virginia
 The Well is located in the Hampton Roads area of Virginia. There are 4 hermitages, each containing 4 bedrooms and 4 baths to accommodate 32 people. The grounds include 13 acres in a serene, wooded setting with a spring fed lake.
The Well provides opportunities for groups and individuals to enjoy the retreat experience. For individuals, private or spiritually directed retreats are available. There is an annual calendar of planned retreat programs including topics such as Women's Spirituality, Men's Spirituality, Celtic Spirituality, Creation Spirituality, Holistic Spirituality, and Spirituality and the Body.
The Well hosts a library of more than 3,000 spiritual tapes and books. Meals are provided on the premises.
For more information, call 757-255-2366 or email: staff@thewellretreatcenter.org.
Visit www.thewellretreatcenter.org/
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Spiritual Orientation |
| Association for Research and Enlightenment |
Virginia Beach |
VA |
757-428-3588 |
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| Bear Mountain Farm and Wilderness Retreat |
Hightown |
VA |
540-468-2700 |
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| Belle Grae Inn |
Staunton |
VA |
540-886-5151 |
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| Benedictine Monastery |
Bristow |
VA |
703-361-0106 |
Catholic/Benedictine |
| Berry Hill Conference Center |
South Boston |
VA |
804-517-7000 |
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| Blackstone, The Virginia United Methodist Assembly Center |
Blackstone |
VA |
434-292-5308 |
United Methodist |
| BlueTreeResources |
Richmond |
VA |
804-364-5442 |
Outdoor Ministries Consulting |
| Brethren Woods Retreat Center |
Keezletown |
VA |
540-269-2741 |
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| Briar Patch Bed & Breakfast |
Middleburg |
VA |
866-327-5911 |
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| Bridge Between the Worlds |
Keswick |
VA |
434-293-9708 |
Transformational Healing |
| Camp Alta Mons |
Shawsville |
VA |
540-268-2409 |
United Methodist |
| Camp Bethel Conference Center |
Fincastle |
VA |
540-992-2940 |
Church of Brethren Camp & Conf Ctr |
Camp Easter Seals Virginia
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New Castle |
VA |
866-874-4153 |
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| Camp Friendship |
Palmyra |
VA |
804-589-8950 |
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| Camp Hanover |
Mechanicsville |
VA |
804-779-2811 |
Presbyterian Camp |
| Camp Occohannock-On-The-Bay |
Belle Haven |
VA |
804-442-7836 |
United Methodist |
| Camp Overlook |
Keezletown |
VA |
540-269-2267 |
Christian |
| Chanco Center |
Surry |
VA |
804-294-3126 |
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| CrossRoads Camp & Conference Center |
Lowesville |
VA |
434-277-8465 |
Baptist |
| Dominican Retreat House |
McLean |
VA |
703-356-4243 |
Dominican Sisters/Catholic |
| Eagle Eyrie Baptist Conference Center |
Lynchburg |
VA |
804-384-2211 |
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| Earthwalk Retreat Center |
Fredericksburg |
VA |
540-752-5540 |
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| Great Falls Yoga Institute Centers for Well Being |
Great Falls
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703-757-6770
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Yoga |
| Hemlock Overlook |
Clifton |
VA |
703-830-9252 |
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| Highroad Camp and Retreat Center |
Middleburg |
VA |
540-687-6262 |
United Methodist |
| Holy Cross Abbey Retreat House |
Berryville |
VA |
540-955-4006 |
Catholic/Cistercian Trappist |
| Holy Family Retreat House |
Hampton |
VA |
757-722-3997 |
Catholic/Redemptorist |
| Huntington Ridge Retreat |
Winchester |
VA |
540-662-9004 |
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| Ingleside Resort |
Staunton |
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| Jubilee House Retreat Center |
Abingdon |
VA |
276-619-0919 |
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| LivingStone Monastery |
Newport News |
VA |
757-595-8490 |
Evangelical Tradition |
| Madonna House |
Roanoke |
VA |
540-343-8464 |
Catholic |
| Mary Mother of the Church Abbey |
Richmond |
VA |
804-784-3508 |
Catholic/Benedictine |
| Massanetta Springs Conference Center |
Harrisonburg |
VA |
888-627-7774 |
Presbyterian |
| Meadowkirk |
Middleburg |
VA |
540-687-5565 |
Presbyterian Camp and Retreat |
| Missionhurst Mission Center |
Arlington |
VA |
703-525-6557 |
Catholic |
| Mountain Light Retreat Center |
Crozet |
VA |
804-978-7770 |
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| Nova Genesis Retreat House |
New Castle |
VA |
540-864-7437 |
Christian/Catholic |
| Oak Hill Christian Camp |
Mechanicsville |
VA |
804-779-3050 |
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| Openway |
Charlottesville |
VA |
804-293-3245 |
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| Our Lady of the Angels Monastery |
Crozet |
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Catholic/Cistercian |
| Phoebe Needles Retreat and Conference Center |
Callaway |
VA |
540-483-1518 |
Episcopal |
| Phoebe Needles Retreat Center |
Callaway |
VA |
540-483-3381 |
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| Richmond Hill Retreat Center |
Richmond |
VA |
804-783-7903 |
Ecumenical |
| Rose River Center |
Syria |
VA |
540-923-4670 |
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| Satchidananda Ashram-Yogaville |
Buckingham |
VA |
800-858-9642 |
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| September Song Retreat House |
Washington |
VA |
540-675-3502 |
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| Sevenoaks Retreat Center |
Madison |
VA |
540-948-6544 |
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| Shalom House Retreat Center |
Montpelier |
VA |
804-883-6149 |
Catholic |
| Shrine Mont |
Orkney Springs |
VA |
540-856-2141 |
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| Signal Knob Retreat Center |
Strasburg |
VA |
540-465-4756 |
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| Solitude Farm |
Buchanan |
VA |
866-897-1617 |
Women’s Retreat |
| Sophia House |
Louisa |
VA |
540-894-5330 |
Interfaith retreat center |
| Tabor Retreat Center |
Lynchburg |
VA |
804-846-6475 |
Catholic |
| The Cabin at Curtis |
Bedford |
VA |
540-586-1271 |
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The Carter Hall Conference Center
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Millwood |
VA |
540-837-9482 |
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