Solara Sanctuary

Six months ago, we stepped onto raw, undeveloped land in the mountains of East Tennessee with a vision we could feel—but not yet fully see. Since then, we’ve been building, learning, listening, and letting the land guide what Solara Sanctuary is becoming. Solara Sanctuary is not a finished destination. It’s a living, breathing place —shaped by nature, intention, and the people who feel called here. What We’re Building (and Why) Our retreats are not “escapes.” They are returns  ... to the...

It’s hard to believe it’s only been three months since we officially set foot on this sacred land — the place that will soon become Solara Sanctuary . When we first arrived, the earth was quiet, untouched, waiting. There were no paths, no structures, no lights — only trees, sky, and the hum of possibility. We came with little more than a dream, a truck full of supplies, and faith that the Universe would meet us halfway. And it has. Our Journey Begins: Building Solara Sanctuary Let's break it...

It’s been a little while since I’ve updated you on our journey—so much has happened since our last blog where we went to the Memorial Day event at the cemetery (if you haven't read that blog- go backwards). That weekend, we joined the local community at the cemetery to honor those who passed and decorate the graves. What we didn’t realize was that this day would change everything.