Nature's Gate
Healing and Creative Arts Center
Cossayuna, NY
Set in the rolling hills of Washington County, this 80 acre sanctuary and retreat center is centrally located between Saratoga Springs, NY and Manchester, Vermont. Come to renew, be inspired, learn, heal and create amidst lovely ponds, spacious lawns and well maintained forest trails. Individual or group retreats with Intuitive counseling services available. We offer ongoing classes and workshops to compliment your visit.
The Mission:
The Sanctuary at Nature’s Gate is a center for education and spiritual awakening with programs for children and adults focused on growth, personal empowerment, freedom and enlightenment.
Our mission is to create a thriving healing and creative arts community that is a model for land stewardship through conscious co-creation with the spiritual realms enlivening the land and community.
At the core of this mission is the devotional service exemplified by a care-taking community committed to fostering Unity Consciousness as a way of being.
You are invited to Join our Team!
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Read more about our Master Plan
on The Vision and Investor Link
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We are in the process of exciting changes as we expand our facilities to accommodate larger groups and new programming. We are creating an inspired land stewardship model that will be a stellar example for others to follow.
A new beginning for the land....
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We are here as caretakers of the land. What does it mean to be a land steward, a conscious caretaker?
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Who we are as individuals and as a culture is at the heart of this question. The vision for Nature's Gate comes from deep within the heart of being One with the land and a great desire to create peace, harmony and beauty.
Awakening consciousness is a large motivating factor here at Nature's Gate and our inherent nature as creative individuals fosters the mission of personal empowerment and creative endeavors. An inquisitive and open mine to open to what this land has to offer opens new doors for those who come.
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Elandara Anderson purchased The Sanctuary at Nature's Gate in the late summer of 2015. She relocated from Connecticut after receiving clear visions of Greenwich,New York .There was an indescribable magnetic force that called her to this land and leave a home where she had lived for 35 years.
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Many of us have a longing deep in our soul that causes us to search within for that anchor where we feel "home" .This longing beckons us to follow and search for that special place. For some of us that does not require a physical move, but for Elandara, her longing and trust in her inner knowing gave her the courage to take a big leap of faith. Many people are drawn to this beautiful sanctuary land and feel "at home."
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Come to Visit, or for a wonderful immersion!
We welcome you to come for a visit and feel the peace, beauty and sacred space that this land has to offer.
This stunning 80 acre property is a perfect place to come for a day, a weekend or a customized retreat. We welcome spiritual seekers, artists, writers, photographers and those looking for quiet, nurturing and inspiring support. We are hosts for individuals or organizations who seek an intimate sanctuary space to hold workshops and events.
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There are a variety of accommodations from private and shared bedrooms in the Main Retreat House, to "indoor camping " at the Bohemian Bungalow. Several camping options provide privacy and solitude. A large open campground with fire circle tucked into the forest is a perfect place for ceremony and family camping. Smaller intimate open lawn areas with fire circles surrounded by forest welcome you into the peace and quiet of our Sanctuary . See Retreat link for more details.
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Seva / Serving from the Heart is welcomed! We have many opportunities for you to offer your talents and assistance to help us grow into our Dreams. Skilled and knowledgable help is welcome!
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