Sanctuary Retreat Center

Stay in our comfortable guest rooms, enjoy the beautiful grounds or contemplative time in our magnificent chapel. No phone (except for emergency use), no television, no swimming pool or workout room! Just you and the bounties of creation.

Originally a turn-of-the-century family farm, this property has been in the hands of religious orders since the 1950's, first as a convent and then a monastery. Today, Sanctuary continues to be a place for people of all ages to experience peace and joy amidst the bounty of nature. Sanctuary is under the auspices of Am Kolel (Hebrew for "an inclusive people") is a 501(c)3 community directed by Rabbi David Shneyer. Am Kolel is devoted to spiritual renewal, deep ecumenism, and tikkun olam, which means "repairing/healing the world."

Sanctuary is open to ALL people…. to anyone who would like a restful experience in a beautiful, natural setting.

Our Retreat Manager

Our Retreat Manager, Gilah Rosner, Ph.D., has over 30 years of experience developing, implementing and managing educational and research programs both in medicine and in spiritual communities. Gilah's special interests include herbal medicine, nutrition, vegetarian catering, meditation, mysticism, holistic and integrative medicine and the creation of new rituals for celebration and healing. She is a Level One Kundalini Yoga teacher. Please contact Gilah at 301-349-2799 or at gilah@am-kolel.org.

From Our Guests...

"This place is like a little version of heaven."

"The silence and hospitality of this place speaks the language of peace and tranquility."

"Sanctuary truly lives up to its name."

"Peace, perfect peace."

"Thanks, Sanctuary, for the rest of my body and the refreshment of my spirit."

"Sanctuary is my home away from home."