In a world full of noise, you can give the gift of rest.
In a time of darkness, you can be the light.
A Sanctuary for the Weary
Every gift to St. Mary’s Sewanee helps weary people come away from the weight of the world and find what they’ve forgotten—their own belovedness.
Your generosity provides:
Beautiful sacred grounds for personal and communal transformation
Scholarships for caregivers, clergy, and activists
Diverse programs and practice to help you reconnect with yourself and the Divine
At a time when the world feels divided and heavy, St. Mary’s Sewanee is a place where spiritual transformation is not only possible—it's happening. Every guest who walks our trails, rests in our hermitages, or joins in silent prayer carries something back to their families, their work, and their world.
But we cannot offer this gift without you.
Your gift to St. Mary’s Sewanee makes it possible for burdened and weary souls to find rest, renewal, and reconnection.
“When I arrived, I felt heavy and burdened. After days at St. Mary’s Sewanee, I left carrying light again.”
Why It Matters
St. Mary’s Sewanee is more than a retreat center—it is a sanctuary. A place where the weary step away from the weight of the world and rediscover rest, renewal, and reconnection.
For those who give so much of themselves—frontline workers, caregivers, pastors, advocates, and activists—rest is not a luxury. It is life-giving. It is essential.
Here, every program, every space, and every community moment is designed to restore what the world takes away.
This is where transformation begins—through your generosity.
Your support ensures that those carrying heavy burdens can find renewal, light, and strength to continue their journey.
Give today. Be the gift of rest, renewal, and reconnection.