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​Refugia House

​Retreats at Refugia House

REFUGIA - Refuge. Safe haven. Space for life to flourish amidst surrounding chaos.

RETREAT - Taking time away from the normal place and pace for intentional solitude, rest, and deep listening can open us to lost parts of ourselves, can deepen our connection to the sacred, and can offer us deep refreshment.

Retreats at Refugia House are an invitation to slow down, to still, to listen, and to restore. 

REFUGIA HOUSE - The retreat space is held in the home of Annette and Jarred Garber, in the studio-loft space addition of an 1830’s farmhouse, which sits on 3 acres of peaceful, tended land in Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania, original homeland of the Lenni Lenape.


First Floor

  • Large living room
  • Kitchenette
  • Private bathroom
  • TV

The Loft

  • Double bed
  • Writing desk
  • Cozy reading chair
  • Dresser
  • Art supplies
  • Yoga mat

Kitchenette

  • mini refrigerator
  • microwave
  • coffee maker, tea kettle
  • plug in stove top
  • dishes and utensils
  • coffee, tea, cream, sugar
  • granola and yogurt provided
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Outdoor Space

Guests are invited to rest and restore, both indoors and out. Across the street flows the Cacoosing Creek, home to many deer, geese, squirrels, songbirds, mature sycamores and young saplings. Behind the house sits a local park and a small walking trail along the creek.

The Wailing Wall, hand-constructed from fieldstone, rests behind the corn crib. Inspired by the Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd, it holds many prayers, both written and whispered, and is an invitation for guests to release their sorrows into prayers.

Refugia House is near to many green spaces in which to explore, such as Blue Marsh Lake, the Union Canal Trail, and Nolde Forest. A gorgeous labyrinth for walking and reflecting is less than a 10 minute drive away.
 The walkable town of West Reading, a 15 minute drive, boasts many locally-owned restaurants and shops. 
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Invitations while on retreat...

  • Spiritual companioning with Annette (inquire about availability)
  • Nature wandering
  • Journaling
  • Creative Arts (bring your own or use art supplies supplied in loft space)
  • Visit the Wailing Wall
  • Read, rest
  • ​Yoga
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Reservations

To inquire about making a reservation, reach out with the button below.
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Overnight stay - $75/night
Spiritual companioning - $65/1 hour session


(If resources are limited, we may be able to offer a discount on your stay. Please note if that would be a need for you at this time.)

Inquire about Availability
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