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Washington, Vermont

A Year-Round Retreat Center for Renewal and Relaxation

Nestled in Vermont’s majestic mountains, Nagdeo Sanctuary offers 14 acres of untouched wilderness where you can slow down and reconnect. 

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The Meaning of Nagdeo

At the heart of Nagdeo Sanctuary is an idea drawn from Dorothy Bryant’s visionary novel The Kin of Ata Are Waiting for You. “Nagdeo” embodies a quiet, knowing understanding of what truly serves both self and community—a moral compass guiding us toward harmony and away from harm, nurturing balance and growth in all we do.

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Nagdeo invites us to live in tune with our dreams, as the people of Ata do, whose lives flow from the wisdom of dreaming. It reminds us that waking actions ripple outward, shaping not only our own lives but the stories of others. At the Sanctuary, this wisdom becomes a present-day call to pause, breathe, and reconnect with earth’s deep rhythms, the whispering trees, and the quiet voice within.

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Held in nature’s embrace, the weight of daily demands falls away. You are invited to inhabit the moment, welcome feelings without judgment, and awaken your senses to the sacred textures of this place. Shared meals, walks, silence, and conversation nurture authentic connection and serenity, creating space for the spirit to grow and the life force within to be reclaimed.

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Nagdeo Sanctuary is more than a retreat—it is a call to listen deeply, live intentionally, and foster relationships that nourish self and community. Here, the wisdom of dreaming and the art of mindful presence meet to inspire renewal, joy, and healing.

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Mission

To offer a transformative sanctuary nestled in Vermont’s mountains where individuals can:

  • Rekindle a deep connection with their authentic selves

  • Weave meaningful bonds with others grounded in presence and empathy

  • Live in harmony with the rhythms of nature, embracing slow, mindful living

Vision

Nagdeo is a serene refuge that:

  • Cultivates a nurturing space for healing, growth, and renewal—where body, mind, and spirit align

  • Creates sacred quiet away from the noise of modern life, inviting guests to unplug and unwind

  • Encourages gentle exploration of inner landscapes and thoughtful reflection

  • Invites courageous questioning of old beliefs, cultivating openness and fresh perspectives

  • Honors the essential rhythms of life through mindful rituals, deep listening, and authentic human connection

Values

  • Authenticity: Honoring each person’s unique journey within a judgment-free sanctuary of true self-expression

  • Grounded Wisdom: Embracing clear, loving, and sensible ways of being that unify and uplift

  • Genuine Connection: Fostering heartfelt relationships with self, community, and the natural world

  • Growth: Committing to ongoing self-discovery and transformation with kindness and curiosity

  • Safety & Belonging: Providing a secure, inclusive environment where vulnerability is honored

  • Simplicity: Guiding a return to life’s essential, nourishing rhythms—rooted in presence and care

  • Tranquility: Creating space for peace, stillness, and soul-restoring quiet

  • Freedom of Thought: Championing open-minded dialogue and the embrace of new ideas

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