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Earth Sanctuary

US - Northwest: Langley, WA

Average Cost: $$

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Plan your spiritual getaway at the Earth Sanctuary Retreat House. This retreat house is a place for personal renewal, relaxation, meditation, and peaceful reflection.

Immediately adjacent to the Retreat House is the 72-acre nature reserve of Earth Sanctuary, with its beautiful woodlands and bird-filled ponds, and remarkable sacred sites, including 2 magical stone circles, 2 Native American medicine wheels, a labyrinth, a dolmen and a new Tibetan Buddhist stupa, all connected with two miles of trails.

For Questions - Email Celia Sullivan: [email protected]

Whatever your spiritual path, the Earth Sanctuary Retreat House on Whidbey Island north of Seattle, Wash. is the perfect place for retreat. The safe and supportive environment of Retreat House provides you with a complete private retreat house. Its spacious living room overlooks surrounding trees; the fully equipped kitchen enables you to prepare foods specific to your needs. Each of the two bedrooms has a single bed. There are books on meditation and spirituality available at the house for your inspiration.

Comments from Earth Sanctuary Retreat House Guests
• Silence and solitude are respected
• Paths are very conducive for walking meditation
• Appreciated the dedicated meditation space that honors spiritual work!
• The retreat was wonderful and very satisfying
• The grounds of Earth Sanctuary are amazing and full of delight
• Beauty and sacred space exceeded expectations

Faith

Interfaith: Interfaith (no specific type)

Islam: Islam

Open to All: Open to All

Mission/Lineage: The Earth Sanctuary Retreat House is open to all who would like to do a spiritual retreat. People of faiths come to enjoy the peaceful and natural surroundings of Earth Sanctuary.

Earth Sanctuary is also the retreat center for Sakya Monastery of Tibetan Buddhism (www.sakya.org). There is a traditional Tibetan Buddhist altar, a Tara altar, and a place for people to create their own altar.

2 miles of trails connect a labyrinth, 2 stone circles, a dolmen, 2 medicine wheels and a stupa.

Average Cost: $$ Overnight rates are $80 for one person and $405 for each additional person.

Environment: Island, Lake / Pond, Rural, Woods

Gay Friendly: Yes!

Restrictions: No Alcohol, No Drugs, No Smoking

Environmentally Sustainable: Yes!
Earth Sanctuary combines exemplary ecology with art and spirit to create a sanctuary for birds and wildlife and a peaceful place for personal renewal and spiritual connection.

This 72-acre nature reserve is one of the largest ecological restoration projects funded by an individual. We have a 500 year plan to return the property to mature old-growth forest. Over 15,000 native plants of over 80 species have been planted. Over 3,000 trees have been planted to date, including a new arboretum.

Language: English

Retreat Type (definitions): General (no specific type), Individual / Private / Solo, Personal, Silent

Features

Art: Art

Meditation: Meditation, Centering Prayer, Kriya, Loving Kindness, Mahayana (Tibetan), Meditation (no specific type), Mindful Movement, Mindfulness, Other Forms of Meditation, Raja Yoga, Sufi Meditation, Taoist Meditation, Transcendental (TM), Vajrayana (Tibetan), Vipassana (Insight), Za-Zen

Nature / Wildlife: Nature / Wildlife, Environmental / Ecological, Hiking / Walking, Nature (no specific type), Wildlife / Animals

Personal Development: Mind / Body / Spirit, Personal Transformation

Special Facility Features: Gardens / Outdoor Space, Labyrinth, Meditation Hall, Stupa

Spiritual Studies: Spiritual Studies, Chanting, Church / Religious Order, Consciousness Studies, Contemplative, Eco- Spirituality / Sacred Universe, Myth, New Age, Philosophy, Prayer, Religious, Renewal, Ritual, Sacred Geometry, Sacred Sexuality, Spiritual, Spiritual (no specific type), Text / Scripture, Womens Spirituality Studies

Travel / Pilgrimage: Sacred Site

Womens Retreats: Womens Retreats

Yoga Asana: Yoga Asana

Room Types: Cottage / Cabin

Total Number of Rooms: 7

Housing: •Two retreat bedrooms, each with twin beds. The beds come with clean linen, down comforter and pillow.
•A combination meditation/living room with sofa and easy chair, wood stove, zafus with zabutons and chairs.
•Fully-equipped kitchen with eating utensils and dining area.
•Washer and dryer.
•Bathroom with clean towels and washcloths.

Meal Availability: Available Nearby, Kitchen - Private

Get Directions

Location of this Retreat:

				2235 Newman Road
Note: mail is not received at this address
Langley, WA   98260
United States
			

Travel Info: Earth Sanctuary is located on South Whidbey Island 100 minutes from Seattle, WA. You must take a ferry to reach the island. Directions are on the Earth Sanctuary web site (www.earthsanctuary.org) and from Celia Sullivan at [email protected] or 360-321-5465.

The nearest airport is Sea-Tac. There is an excellent shuttle service to/from the airport and Whidbey Island: http://www.seatacshuttle.com/. However, we recommend that retreatants rent a car to enable them to get groceries and enjoy the wonderful attractions, parts, and restaurants on Whidbey Island.


Semila	"My stay has been calming.All is wonderful here: beautiful, claming, peaceful, elegant, nurturing, inspiriting, relaxing, intuitive, reflective, spiritual. Thank you for the opportunity to come and connect with earth and self. Interconnection. All life honored." -Semilla
Andrew	My stay here has been marvelous. The Center itself is very well equipped with most things people will likely forget. It's not often that I have found a place that feels so good, and have been able to stay there, undisturbed." -Andrew
Mrs. Lynn Rideout	The surrounding woods and trails with so much to see: mushrooms, huge trees, singing birds, salmonberry flowers, other wild flowers, streams - a beautiful place. Thank you!!" - Mrs. Lynn Rideout
Kakuzen	"The Sanctuary provides the perfect atmosphere for meditation, reflection and healing. Sitting in the Heartstone area, I experienced deep "kensho" or realization that rare but welcomed in Zen practice." -Kakuzen
	Celia's orientation was outstanding! Her warm and generous spirit really helped to set the tone for a wonderful retreat here.
	Energy here is sacred. It affects ability to meditate and pray, to engage in practices difficult to focus on in the fray of life.
	"I like the peace and tranquility- it is lovely and we love coming here! A great Center!"

Reservation Criteria: For questions and more information, email Earth Sanctuary's Caretaker, Celia Sullivan, at [email protected] Or call her at 360-321-5465 (email is best).

To reserve the Earth Sanctuary Retreat House, check availability and fill out the online reservation form at: http://www.earthsanctuary.org/retreat_house.html

Retreat Contact: Celia Sullivan

Phone: 360-321-5465

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Organization Contact:
Earth Sanctuary Admin. Office: 1385 Raden Pl.
Freeland, WA 98249
United States

Organization Website: View Organization Website

Listing Last Updated on: Friday, February 23, 2018
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