Rolling Ridge Study Retreat



Living on The Threshold of Community, Nature & Soul

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    Community

     Connected to a wide circle of those who share a deep longing for a more authentic, nature-connected, and soul-infused life.

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    Nature

    Located on a 1600-acre nature preserve owned by the Rolling Ridge Conservancy and protected by a conservation easement with the Appalachian Trail Conservancy.

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    Soul

    Exploring the connections of spirit, the arts, and the wild earth.

A place for
retreat & renewal

Nestled on the beautiful slopes of the Blue Ridge above the Shenandoah River, Rolling Ridge Study Retreat has welcomed communities, families, and individuals for more than forty years. We are a gathering space for those seeking contemplation, connection with nature, and quiet renewal.

Upcoming Retreats & Workshops

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    Being with Plants: A Meditative Arts Weekend

    June 5–7 — Rolling Ridge Study Retreat, near Harpers Ferry, WV

    One of the root causes of our present climate crisis is the way that many human beings see themselves as separate from the natural world.

  • Fall Volunteer Workday

    September 5 — Rolling Ridge Study Retreat, near Harpers Ferry, WV

    A wonderful opportunity to spend the day on the ridge as summer turns to fall. Gather for a day of invigorating volunteer opportunities, good conversation, and Vivian’s famous molasses cake!

“I pin my hopes to quiet processes and small circles, in which vital and transforming events take place.”

-Rufus Jones