Help Someone Find Light Again
You can give rest, renewal, and hope to someone who needs it most.
In a world that moves too fast, you can give someone the gift of stillness.
Every day, people are weighed down by exhaustion, isolation, and grief — unsure where to turn for peace.
But when they come to St. Mary’s Sewanee, something shifts. In the hush of the bluff, in the rhythm of quiet walking or shared prayer, the healing begins.
One guest described it like this:
“When I arrive at St. Mary’s, it’s like a burden rolls off my shoulders. I leave with light in my heart and a sense of renewal.”
That’s the power of this place. And your donation makes it possible.
Your Gift Creates Sacred Space
When you give, you’re not just maintaining a retreat center.
You’re creating sacred space where transformation can happen.
Your support helps:
Provide retreat scholarships for those carrying heavy burdens
Renew our facilities with dignity and care — so every guest feels at home
Sustain the contemplative hospitality that defines our mission
Together, we are raising $200,000 this season to invest in people, place, and practice — the heart of our work.
Why Now?
We live in a weary world. Many caregivers, leaders, and seekers are on the edge of burnout. They need a refuge. They need reconnection. They need a space to rest and remember who they are.
That’s what your generosity provides.
“This is my safe place. I’ve come broken and crying — left at peace. I’ve come joyful — and left filled. I always get what I need.”
—Sewanee Serenity Retreat Guest
Your Gift = Transformation in Action
When you donate to St. Mary’s Sewanee, you’re helping someone take the first step toward healing.
You’re not giving to a place.
You’re giving to the possibility of transformation — one person, one season, one sacred breath at a time.