Ceremony of the Heart

October 24 - 31, 2026

Book now and get 10% off listed prices. Offer valid until Sep 19, 2026.

Date/Time The retreat runs from Sunday, Oct 25 at 7:30 pm to Friday, Oct 30 around 9:00 pm.
You may arrive on Saturday, Oct 24 or Sunday, Oct 25 between 2:00–4:00 pm.
Departure is Saturday, Oct 31 by 11:00 am.
Reserve your spot with a $100 non-refundable deposit.
All-inclusive: shared-bath accommodations, meals, and retreat sessions.

Location: Sanctuary Retreat Center

Address: 2610 Adial Rd, Faber, VA 22938, USA

Contact: reservations@sanctuaryrc.org
757-644-3400

Program Price: Begins at $1,040* early registration. Secure your space with a non-refundable $100 deposit. *Early registration price until 9/19.

Partial Attendance: Retreats are designed as immersive experiences, so partial attendance is not available. Full participation supports the integrity and depth of the retreat for everyone.

What to Bring: Learn more HERE

Traveling to The Sanctuary: Sanctuary does not offer airport shuttles. For a list of transfer services, click here: Traveling to the Sanctuary.

Smoking and Alcohol Use: The Sanctuary Retreat Center is a non-smoking property. Additionally, we are an alcohol and recreational drug free zone.

Media Notice: Photos and short videos may be taken during this retreat to capture the beauty of the experience and may be used in our promotional materials (website, social media, etc.). We always respect your privacy. If you prefer not to be photographed or recorded, please let us know.

  • Sanctuary Lodge Shared with 2 Twin Beds – $1,155.00
  • Sanctuary Lodge Single with 2 Twin Beds – $1,377.00
  • Modular Cabin Single Twin Bed – $1,377.00
  • Sanctuary Lodge Queen Bed – $1,377.00

CEREMONY OF THE HEART: Immersion in Meditation, Nature & Sacred Ritual

Sanctuary Retreat Center – Virginia Blue Ridge Mountains

A cross-cultural collaboration with Fundación Medita Mexico

Reserve your place today with a non-refundable $100 deposit.

This is more than a meditation retreat—it is a sacred journey into deeper presence, guided by timeless wisdom, contemplative practices, and the healing power of community.

Over six transformative days in the peaceful Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, you will be invited to slow down, reconnect with your inner self, immerse in nature, and cultivate meaningful connections with others through meditation, ceremony, and reflection.

Ceremony of the Heart is a unique retreat experience that weaves together meditation, conscious breathwork, nature immersion, and sacred ritual. Rooted in the wisdom of diverse traditions, this retreat creates a nurturing space for personal transformation, cultural exchange, and spiritual renewal.

This special collaboration between Fundación Medita México and the Synchronicity Foundation is inspired by a shared commitment to fostering inner peace, unity, and conscious living across cultures.

Your participation directly supports meditation and social-emotional well-being programs in schools and communities throughout Mexico while also advancing the mission of the Synchronicity Foundation.

This retreat is an invitation to pause, to breathe, and to remember what has always been true.

As we walk the sacred forests, meditate in silence, gather in ceremony, and open our hearts in community, we are gently guided back to our deepest essence.

Walking alongside the timeless wisdom of Mary Magdalene, Isis, and Sophia, we awaken the qualities of love, transformation, and divine wisdom already living within us.

Remember who you are.

Not by becoming someone new, but by remembering the truth that has always lived within your heart.

Throughout our time together, we will hold a simple sacred practice that invites authentic presence with ourselves and one another:

From my heart, I see you.
From my heart, I listen to you.
From my heart, I honor the Divine within you.

May every meditation become a remembrance.
May every step through the forest become a prayer.
May every ceremony awaken the wisdom of your soul.

Remember who you are.
Return to the Heart.

All sessions will be offered in both English and Spanish, creating an inclusive and welcoming experience for participants from diverse backgrounds.

 

An Intimate Retreat Experience

To encourage meaningful connection and personalized guidance, participation is limited to approximately 25 guests, allowing for a peaceful atmosphere of reflection, restoration, and authentic community.

 

Retreat Highlights

Cacao Ceremony
Open your heart through the sacred tradition of ceremonial cacao. This intentional gathering invites emotional healing, creative inspiration, gratitude, and deeper connection with yourself and the community.

Yagna Fire Ceremony
Experience one of India’s most ancient sacred rituals. Through offerings, mantra, prayer, and intention, the ceremonial fire becomes a symbol of purification, gratitude, renewal, and alignment with higher consciousness.

Additional Experiences

  • High-Tech Meditation®
  • Conscious yoga movement
  • Guided Sensory Meditation
  • Nature Immersion
  • Self-inquiry
  • Sacred Breath
  • Mindful Silence
  • Community Circles
  • Rest, Reflection, and Sacred Connection

Join us for six unforgettable days of stillness, ceremony, and transformation—a journey back to the wisdom of the heart.

This is a photo of an outdoor cacao ceremony at Sanctuary Retreat Center. There are two female retreat leaders, one playing a handheld drum. There is a semi-circle of people around them. A few people lying down in the Sanctuary Learning Center doing a twist yoga pose. A group of people sitting in the Sanctuary forest in a circle about to meditate. 

All-inclusive Retreat Package:

  • A 6-day immersive retreat: Sun, Oct 25 to Sat, Oct 31

  • Option to arrive on the 24th
  • Comfortable accommodations in a peaceful, natural setting

  • Nourishing, primarily vegetarian meals with optional animal protein

  • Supportive, heart-centered Sanctuary staff

  • Begins at $1,040* early registration

  • Hold your spot with a $100 deposit

Forest nature walk in the Fall with Fall colors Spinach salad with fresh strawberries and feta cheese

When Should You Arrive/Depart?

🌐 Check-in: Saturday, October 24th, or Sunday, October 25th (2:00 PM – 4:00 PM)
🌟 Retreat begins: Sunday, October 25th, 7:30 PM
🌆 Retreat ends: Friday, October 30th, 9:00 PM
🚒 Departure: Saturday morning, October 31st

 

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.

 

“Come look through my eyes. Live through my being. Share with me the bliss of freedom.” – Master Charles Cannon

 

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