The Experience
At Sandstone Sanctuary you will be immersed in the rhythm of nature.
The modern luxury of the Sanctuary House is your gateway into the peaceful energy of the outdoors - the Sanctuary Experience.
Surrounded yourself on all sides by nature - situated on 20 acres of private land backed by over 300,000 acres of beautiful Central Pennsylvania State Forest.
When you arrive at the Sanctuary and close the gate, you will leave day to day demands and worries behind, unwinding into the rhythm of the natural world from a place of comfort, ease and secluded luxury.
The Sanctuary property is nestled at base of the mountain and features its own spring fed pond, a beautiful mountain meadow, and 20 acres of forest land with your own mile-long trail that winds through different forest types, crosses a seasonal stream and takes you to a historic spring that travelers used over a century ago.
Relax by the spring fed pond, meditate on the Sandstone Rock, sit on the deck and listen to the wind while you watch the trees move in the breeze. Enjoy yoga on the deck, explore the private trail, discover the many special sitting places stashed throughout the property, or just sit back, relax and allow the natural world to reset your mind and body.
Customized guided retreat experiences are also available.
Sanctuary Property highlights include:
20 acres of private land adjacent to thousands of acres of Pennsylvania State Forest
Beautiful and diverse forest ecosystem and meadow
Private trail through varied habitats
Natural springs and seasonal stream
Spring fed pond. (You are welcome to swim at your own risk - no fishing)
Diverse trees including century old apple trees
Modern and expansive “endless deck” overlooking the forest and pond
Fire ring (accessible depending on safety of fires at the time of your visit)
Extraordinary dark sky stargazing
Weber gas grill (seasonal)
Outdoor shower (seasonal)
The Sanctuary Rock
The pond in summer
Trail & Meditation Bench
The pond in early spring
One of several seasonal spring fed streams
The Sanctuary and pond await your visit
Along the trail - ferns in summer
Along the Sanctuary trail
The trail to the old spring was a road in the 1800s
The historic spring served travelers over 100 years ago
The pond in summer
Sunsets are often beautiful as the cabin faces west
Tall pines line the driveway above the meadow
Evening Campfire by the Pond
The Sanctuary pines invite you to explore deeper
Sunsets from the Sanctuary deck can be stunning
The round bench - a sweet spot to sit any time of day
You will never get tired of the view.
About Central Pennsylvania
While it used to be a well kept secret, “Central PA” is now more widely recognized as one of the best outdoor recreation vacation destinations the Mid-Atlantic Region.
Of course, many guests choose never leave the Sanctuary, and for good reason! But those those interested in exploring beyond the property will enjoy many opportunities nearby.
Extraordinary Outdoor Recreation
The Sanctuary is located on the boarder of 300,000 plus acres of public land.
Bald Eagle State Forest boarders the back of the property behind the house and Rothrock State Forest is just minutes away. Guests are provided with complimentary copies of Purple Lizard Maps for both of these forests.
Whether you are interested in hiking, mountain biking, gravel riding or just plain exploring, these forests boast some of the best outdoor recreation in the mid-Atlantic Region.
The Sanctuary is also located just minutes from Poe Paddy State Park, and within easy driving distance of several others Bald Eagle, Reeds Gap, Greenwood Furnace, R.B. Winter and more.
Small Town Communities:
The Sanctuary is nearby several charming small Pennsylvania towns including Centre Hall, Millheim, Arronsburg and others. Necessities are available locally, as well as lots of fun locally-owned small town businesses. The nearest “cities” with big box stores and grocery chains are Lewistown PA, 30 min, and State College PA, almost 45 min away.