About Sanctuary

A space for connection — with self, with others, and with something bigger connecting us all.

Sanctuary exists because healing happens in relationship. We are shaped in community, and we are restored in community. In these circles, we gather not to fix one another, but to witness, support, and gently mirror each other’s unfolding.

Sanctuary is a place to breathe, land, and remember you are not alone.

Spiritual community in Atlanta, Chamblee, Doraville, Brookhaven, and Dunwoody, Sanctuary Circles

What Happens in a Sanctuary Circle

Each circle is a small, intimate group of up to 9 participants.
The size is intentional — depth requires spaciousness, trust, and a sense of being truly seen.

The Healing Power of Sanctuary

Healing requires three kinds of connection:

1. Connection with Self

The body remembers.
The soul whispers.
Circles help you slow down enough to hear both.
Through presence, reflection, and embodied awareness, you learn to trust your inner life again.

2. Connection with Others

Humans heal in community.
Being witnessed with compassion reorganizes something inside of us.
Shame softens. Isolation loosens.
We remember we belong.

3. Connection with God / Spirit

Healing isn’t only psychological.
It’s relational and spiritual.
Sanctuary honors the presence of something bigger —
the sacred thread that connects us all, holds us, and restores us.

Within each circle, you will find:

Trauma-Informed, Experienced Space-Holding

Our facilitators are trained to guide gently — with attunement, trauma-aware practices, and respect for your nervous system’s pace. We honor autonomy, boundaries, and the sacredness of your story.

No Fixing. No Rescuing. No Advice-Giving.

Sanctuary circles are not processing groups or problem-solving spaces.
They are spaces of witnessing: holding each other with compassion, curiosity, and reverence.

Agency + Choice

You choose:

  • what you share

  • how much you share

  • when you share

  • and what pace feels safe for your body

Your inner wisdom leads. We follow.

A Closed Circle

Once a circle begins, the group remains closed for the entire round.
This fosters:

  • trust

  • consistency

  • safety

  • and deeper relational belonging

A Community Responsibility

The facilitator holds the container —
but the community holds the space.

Every voice, every breath, every presence contributes to the field we create together.

Commitment Matters

Because our circles build week by week, we ask each participant to commit fully.
If you miss more than two circles, you’ll be invited to join the next round instead.
As a gesture of support, a portion of your payment can be transferred to the next circle.

Sacred Confidentiality

What is shared in Sanctuary stays within Sanctuary.
Stories, tears, laughter, insights — all of it is held with respect and discretion

A group of women participating in a meditation or mindfulness session inside a warmly lit room with large windows, framed pictures, and indoor plants.

Our Facilitators

Sanctuary facilitators are trained in:

  • trauma-informed space holding

  • somatic and nervous-system-aware practices

  • compassionate presence

  • group dynamics

  • spiritual attunement

  • and ethical, non-directive guidance

We are not here to lead from the front.
We are here to hold from the center.

Our role is to:

  • maintain the container

  • protect the boundaries

  • offer grounding practices when needed

  • guide with warmth, humility, and attunement

  • and invite each participant back home to themselves

If you feel called to be part of this work, express your interest by completing a Facilitator Training Interest Form.

You Are Welcome Here

If you’re longing for a place where you can slow down, exhale, and be held in your becoming…
Sanctuary may be the right home for this season of your life.

Practical Details

Container: 12 weeks
Meeting Rhythm: Every other week
Session Length: 90 minutes per gathering
Group Size: Limited to 9 participants per circle to keep the space intimate and well-held

Format Options

Some Sanctuary circles meet in person, with the option to attend virtually as needed.
Other circles meet fully online.
All formats offer the same depth of connection and care.

Investment

$350 for the full 12-week season
Sliding scale available to support accessibility
Payment plans offered
Scholarships available in limited number

To explore joining a future circle, simply complete the interest form below.
There’s no pressure or commitment — just a first, gentle step toward connection.

THE INAUGURAL SEASON OF SANCTUARY BEGINS THE WEEK OF JANUARY 12TH.

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