Best Virginia Retreat Centers 2026

Here are 8 retreat centers in Virginia, in places like Shipman, Jamesville, Faber, and Orkney Springs.

You can find Christian, Buddhist, Episcopal, Catholic, and secular centers that host church, family, and youth retreats, along with other events.

Shipman, VA

Buddhist

Serenity Ridge Retreat Center

From a hilltop in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Serenity Ridge welcomes you. To the West are views of the Blue Ridge, and to the East are the hills and valleys of Nelson County. The surrounding natural beauty...

Jamesville, VA

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YMCA Conference & Retreat Center at Silver Beach is located on 1,200 feet of pristine beachfront on the Eastern Shore's Chesapeake Bay. Nestled in 151 acres of woods and wetlands, we are the ultimate location for your escape! We customize...

Faber, VA

Cozy private guest room at Sanctuary Retreat Center with a twin bed, bedside lamp, upholstered chair, patterned rug, and warm natural light.

Located in Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains, Sanctuary’s 120 peaceful acres of woodland and fresh country air invite you to unplug, deeply relax, and reconnect with your innate wisdom and natural state of balance and wholeness.

We design the experience of...

Orkney Springs, VA

550 Guests

Episcopal

Shrine Mont

Shrine Mont is a conference and retreat center of the Diocese nestled in the Shenandoah Valley. With accommodations for up to 550 people, Shine Mont offers beautiful places to explore and abundant hospitality. Charming cottages with lazy rocking chairs are...

Berryville, VA

16 Guests

Catholic

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Welcome to Holy Cross Abbey’s Retreat House. In this ministry, we are able to share with you our monastic life–the silence and solitude, the natural beauty of our setting, and the monastic liturgy throughout the day. The monks think of...

Richmond, VA

40 Guests

Ecumenical

Richmond Hill

Richmond Hill is an ecumenical residential community who prays daily for the Richmond Metropolitan area. When you choose to have Richmond Hill host your overnight or day retreat, we welcome you to our home and while you are here we...

Bergton, VA

235 Guests

Christian

Highland Retreat

Highland Retreat is a welcoming Christian camp that features a beautiful retreat setting and exciting summer youth camps. Located in northwestern Virginia, Highland serves the Shenandoah Valley, Northern Virginia, the Eastern West Virginia panhandle, and beyond.

Whether you’re coming to...

Culpeper, VA

50 Guests

Christian

Cedar Ranch Retreat Center

Cedar Ranch Retreat Center is located in the heart of Central Virginia on 68.5 acres in Culpeper, VA. God has given us this property to be used to further the Gospel of Jesus Christ and to share the gift of...