Sanctuarium sutton

Sanctuarium Sutton is more than a retreat center—it is a dream that has taken root, shaped by time, intuition, and a lifelong pull toward creating a space of healing and connection.

It all began when I was 15 years old, sitting in a classroom, in what was technically a religion class but, in reality, was something much deeper. My teacher—an unofficial Buddhist meditation coach—guided us through my first visualization, and what I saw changed the course of my life.

In my mind’s eye, I stood in a vast, mountainous landscape with red clay earth, looking westward toward a faraway ocean. Scattered stone circles lay intentionally placed, and a simple yet grounded stone home nestled into the hillside. The land felt alive—dirt roads wove through it, dirt bikes passed by, and at its heart, large circular and dome-like sanctuaries stood, inviting people in.

I didn’t yet know what the vocation of this place would be, but I knew one thing: it would attract the right people—the “good people.” The seekers, the artists, the community builders, the healers, the ones who longed for something deeper.

For the past 20 years, I have carried this vision with me, watching it evolve as I did. I called it many things—a wellness space, a retreat center, a community hub, an artist’s residency—but at its core, it was always the same: a place to gather, to heal, and to create something meaningful together.

Over the years, I followed my intuition and curiosity, learning and collecting the skills I knew would bring me closer to this vision. I immersed myself in natural building, geobiology, sanctuary design, and facilitation, understanding how space itself could become a living sanctuary for those who entered.

Then, in 2019, a pivotal moment arrived. I was invited to be part of a team working on a large retreat center and community space in upstate New York called True North. It was an immersion into communal living, deep property management, and the delicate balance of creating a space that fosters both individuality and togetherness.

When the pandemic struck, the world changed, and so did my path. I felt an undeniable call to return home—to my native land, my family, my roots. I returned to Sutton, Quebec, to hunker down, listen, and tend to the land. This place had always been my sanctuary, a landscape etched into my being—one where I had roamed its winding roads, meandering through towns, forests, and mountains by foot, horseback, motorcycle, and van, each journey deepening my connection to the land.

For the next three years, I listened.

I experimented with different community models, welcomed gatherings, and let the land reveal what it wanted to become. I watched how people moved through it, what they sought here, and how it responded to them. Through this deep listening, Sanctuarium Sutton began to take form.

In 2023, the vision finally became reality.

Sanctuarium Sutton is a place where we come together—to heal, to connect, to sit in circle, to be uplifted by the space itself. It is a retreat center, but it is also a living, breathing sanctuary, shaped by the people who pass through it.

Just minutes from the village of Sutton & Mont Sutton ski slopes, Sanctuarium is nestled in the heart of nature, offering:

• A cozy, stylish retreat space with dormitory-style accommodations (12 twin XL beds)

• A swimmable pond & private forest trails winding through our 8-acre landscape

• Breathtaking mountain views from our stone fireplace

• A Mongolian yurt, dedicated to ceremonies, intentional circles, and community gatherings

• Proximity to vineyards, a third-wave coffee shop, and Sutton’s artistic & natural beauty

It is a soft landing space for those in need of nature, connection, and belonging. A space where those seeking something deeper will always find their way home.

Because this isn’t just a retreat center.

It’s a dream made real. A vision that has traveled through time, waiting for the right moment to unfold.

And now, it’s here.

Welcome to Sanctuarium Sutton.