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Personal Retreat Accommodations: Mountain Light Sanctuary

US - Southeast: Asheville, NC

Average Cost: $ - $$

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Hidden deep in a secluded mountain cove in the Pisgah National Forest, 35 minutes north of Asheville, Mountain Light Sanctuary is a mini Shangri-La nestled in the world of nature. Bordered by two cascading creeks and ringed by the highest mountains in the eastern USA, It's energy and ambiance are purely magical.

Our beautiful grounds include a stone circle, open fields, manicured flower beds, wooded areas. Guests find that Mountain Light is a great place for individual and group activities. Some folks are contented to spend the day with a good book or lying in a hammock and watch the clouds drift by. For the more adventurous a dip in the icy creek is just want they need. Hiking the endless miles of trails into the national forest is always an adventure of discovery and sitting around a camp fire is the perfect way to end the day.

We offer a variety of accommodations to fit every taste & budget:

* Elfhaven Lodge - six bedrooms, porches
* Hermitage - a small two story cabin with a nice porch overlooking our cascading mountain creek)
* Shelters - open air, with and without electricity for those who deeply yearn to connect to nature.

Faith

Baha'i: Baha'i (no specific type)

Buddhist: Buddhist (no specific type)

Christian: Catholic, Ecumenical, Protestant, Quaker

First Peoples / Native American / Indigenous: First Peoples (no specific type)

Hindu / Indian Traditions: Hindu (no specific type), Yoga (no specific type)

Interfaith: Interfaith (no specific type)

Islam: Islam, Sikh

Jain: Jain

Jewish: Jewish

Nature/ Wicca: Neo-Pagan

Non-Faith Based: Non-Faith Based

Open to All: Open to All

Sufi: Sufi

Mission/Lineage: Celebrating Diversity
We delight in the beautiful variety of flowers and animal life we have here at the Sanctuary. We also delight in the beauty of diversity in the human family and the human experience. This diversity lends a rich depth of experience to our common journey. For this reason, we welcome all people who are peaceful & respectful of others, regardless of religion, race, national origin, politics, sexual orientation or whatever....

Average Cost: $ - $$
Work Exchange: Yes!
Contact us about work exchange opportunities.

Environment: Mountain, River / Stream, Rural, Rustic, Woods

Gay Friendly: Yes!

Pet Friendly: Yes!

Environmentally Sustainable: Yes!
We recycle and do our best to live in harmony with nature.

Language: English, Spanish

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

Features

Art: Art (no specific type), Writing / Poetry

Counseling: Counseling

Family: Family (no specific type), Senior / Retired, Youth

Health / Wellness: Addiction / Recovery, Alternative Health Services, Healing, Organic

Learning: Learning (no specific type), Workshops

Meditation: Meditation (no specific type)

Mens Retreats: Gay, Mens (no specific type), Mens Spirituality

Movement Arts: Tai Chi

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

Outdoor / Adventure: Outdoor Adventure (no specific type)

Personal Development: Coaching, Creative Development, Leadership / Performance, Mental / Emotional, Mind / Body / Spirit, Personal (no specific type), Personal Transformation, Psychological, Relationships / Communication, Stress Management

Relationship: Couples, Marriage, Parenting Issues, Relationship (no specific type), Singles

Special Facility Features: Gardens / Outdoor Space, Library

Special Topics: Grief, Recovery / Addiction / 12 Step

Spiritual Direction: Spiritual Direction

Spiritual Studies: Chanting, Consciousness Studies, Contemplative, Myth, New Age, Philosophy, Prayer, Renewal, Sacred Geometry, Spiritual, Spiritual (no specific type), Womens Spirituality Studies

Travel / Pilgrimage: Pilgrimage, Travel, Vision Quest

Womens Retreats: Lesbian, Women (no specific type), Women's Issues, Womens Spirituality

Yoga Asana: Yoga (no specific type)

Room Types: B&B, Cottage / Cabin, Tent

Children OK: Yes!

Meal Availability: Kitchen - Shared

Get Directions

Location of this Retreat:

P.O. Box 18909
Asheville, NC 28814
United States

Travel Info: Mountain Light Sanctuary is located 24 miles north of Asheville, North Carolina and 6 miles from Barnardsville, NC. Specific directions are provided when a reservation is received.


Raven Ivanov 4/12/2009	I cannot say enough good things about Mtn Light and Michael, the owner. From the minute you step inside the gate to the grounds you feel the positive energy cover you like a blanket. The various sleeping places all have their own unique charm and of the couple I have slept in I slept well. Of course how can you not here? If you quiet yourself enough and do not try to look at them straight on you may find yourself gifted with a visit from one of the little people. I go here when I need to recharge my batteries or find my focus. It never fails. Conversations with Michael always leaves me feeling gifted with a new insight. The only caveat I could think of is make sure you try to arrive during daylight hours especially if this is your first visit! It is up in the mountains and there are not street lights. There is not room to list all the wonderful things about a visit at MLS. Go and see for yourself!

Raven Ivanov
4/12/2009

I cannot say enough good things about Mtn Light and Michael, the owner.  From the minute you step inside the gate to the grounds you feel the positive energy cover you like a blanket.  The various sleeping places all have their own unique charm and of the couple I have slept in I slept well.  Of course how can you not here?

If you quiet yourself enough and do not try to look at them straight on you may find yourself gifted with a visit from one of the little people.

I go here when I need to recharge my batteries or find my focus.  It never fails.  Conversations with Michael always leaves me feeling gifted with a new insight.

The only caveat I could think of is make sure you try to arrive during daylight hours especially if this is your first visit!  It is up in the mountains and there are not street lights.

There is not room to list all the wonderful things about a visit at MLS.  Go and see for yourself!

Phone: 828-626-3966

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Organization Contact:
Mountain Light Sanctuary P.O. Box 18909
Asheville, NC 28814
United States

Organization Website: View Organization Website

Listing Last Updated on: Friday, March 27, 2009
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