A Welcome Note From Our Founder

Over twenty-three years ago, we had a vision for the Sanctuary.

That it would be a place of stillness that would speak to the stillness in everyone.

That it would be a place of beauty, that would speak to the beauty in everyone.

That it would be a place where people would thrive.

Where they would grow in self- awareness. and in social awareness.

A place of personal growth and development.

I am very happy to invite you to come… to stop… to stay awhile…

so that we can surround you with love and with care, as you surround us.

Upcoming Courses:

Dawn Chorus 2023

The Dawn Chorus is Back for 2023, only we are extending it with a Dusk Chorus! This Event is ONSITE & ONLINE Event Description: It's that time again – The Dusk & Dawn Chorus with The Sanctuary is back on Saturday April 22nd & Sunday April 23rd 2023.Let's all come together as a...

Engaged Mindfulness with Kristine Mackenzie

Engaged Mindfulness with Kristine Mackenzie This workshop is Onsite Workshop Description: In our mindfulness practice, we visit time and again our motivation for practising: the well-being of ourselves and others. And when we look deeply, it’s clear that our well-being is inextricably linked with...

Finding Peace in Nature May 2023 Workshop, with Aurora Procopio

Finding Peace in Nature Workshop by Aurora Procopio This workshop is Onsite Workshop Description: We have become increasingly disconnected from the natural world. Many of us have less and less direct exposure to nature and as result of that, we have lost interest in protecting it.This workshop,...

Mindfulness and Recovery 6 weeks course with Joan Flannelly

Mindfulness and Recovery Course This course is Online Workshop Description: Recovering from what? From any – and everything. We live in an increasingly complex and challenging world. It is not surprising that many of us develop unhealthy dependencies which can so often come with an overwhelming...

Mindfulness and Recovery workshop, April 2023

Mindfulness and Recovery This course is Onsite Workshop Description: Join us for a recovery focused retreat in the healing space of the Sanctuary. Wherever you are inyour recovery journey, you are very welcome. Recovering from what? From any – and everything.We live in an increasingly complex and...

Kitchen Medicine for Common Ailments

Kitchen Medicine for Common Ailments This workshop is Onsite Workshop Description: A practical workshop on how to use kitchen herbs, spices, and essential oils to treat common ailments and minor injuries. Traditional Herbal Medicine is one of the oldest forms of medicine. It uses biologically...

Responding with Compassion

Responding with compassion 2023 Being Present “The practices given are lifelong tools which everyone should be aware of” This course is a follow on from the Being Present Indepth Mindfulness training and starts with building self-compassion into basic mindfulness practice. Through...

Soundbath Experience March 2023, with Simone Meschnig

Soundbath Experience March 2023, with Simone Meschnig This workshop is Onsite Workshop Description: Immerse yourself in the beautiful sounds of Tibetan Singing bowls, Gong, Drum, Chimes, Human Voice and other sound healing instruments that are healing for your body, mind and spirit. Book early to...

Mindfully Waiting for Easter 2023 with Sister Stan

Mindfully Waiting for Easter, with Sr. Stan This event is ONLINE Event Details: Easter is the most important festival in the Christian calendar celebrating the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. A festival celebrated right across the world not just by Christians but by people of all faiths...