Retreat Recap: Wild Sanctuary Overnight Retreat

The Wild Sanctuary Retreat began long before anyone arrived at St. Mary’s in Sewanee… It began in the quiet stirring of a soul who sensed her need for a sacred pause—a time-out from the swirl of daily demands. It began with the longing to feel grounded again on the earth, to re-center her heart on Christ, to rest and be renewed.

It took form with a simple, courageous yes.

And it became real the moment she pulled away—loosening her grip on the endless to-do’s,
feeling the weight lift as she wound her way up the mountain. With every turn, she felt the peace rising to meet her. Down the quiet lane toward St. Mary’s, the world softened, and a gentle stillness began to settle in. 

By the time she arrived at the sanctuary on the bluff, she had already entered into retreat—already coming home to herself.