What is Shiloh Sanctary?
Shiloh Sanctuary is a peaceful, nature-infused retreat space where individuals and community members gather to reconnect with their essence, and grow spiritually. It offers a nurturing environment for deep transformation, inspired by the shared vision of the WEvolution and creating a haven for both personal and collective renewal.
Our Core Values at Shiloh Sanctuary
Conscious Creative Compassionate Collaboration
At Shiloh Sanctuary, we are deeply committed to embodying the principles of conscious, creative, and compassionate collaboration. These values are at the heart of everything we do, and we invite you to join us on this path of heart-centered living.
Conscious Living
We believe in the importance of self-awareness and personal responsibility. At Shiloh, conscious living means actively working on ourselves, fostering a culture where everyone takes ownership of their actions. We work to move beyond simply pointing fingers and instead focus on how we treat one another and ourselves, with intention and care.
Creative Expression
Creativity is the lifeblood of Shiloh. We are passionate about not just getting things done, but doing so with beauty and artistry. Like Saraswati, the goddess of wisdom and art, we strive to transmute the raw energy and challenges of life into beautiful outward expressions that enrich our surroundings. Our creative endeavors are not just projects; they are reflections of our collective spirit.
Compassionate Communication
Compassion and Kindness are the foundation of our interactions, especially when challenges arise. Living in a community brings inevitable challenges. At Shiloh, we practice compassion and kindness towards ourselves and each other. We believe in speaking our truths with kindness, understanding that everyone has different values and perspectives. Through compassion, we create a safe and nurturing environment where everyone can thrive.
Collaboration
Collaboration is the essence of life at Shiloh. We celebrate the contributions of each member. Whether it’s Pamela pouring her love into the garden, Jen, Tony, and Doug working to clear the land, Weston building a new barn door, or Jeffree creating a beautiful walkway.. At Shiloh, every individual’s wisdom and efforts are valued, and together, Shiloh casts an even greater light unto the world.
Shiloh Sanctuary is a "WE Space," a place where we embody the spirit of collaboration and The Six Global Agreements. We believe that the New Earth calls us to work together with more kindness and collective responsibility. Join us in this WEvolution, as we create a world where community, creativity, and compassion thrive together.
The WE Space: A New Earth Vision
How Shiloh Sanctuary Came to Life
Shiloh Sanctuary was born from a long-held vision of creating a self-sustaining, conscious community - a place where people could come together as a greater family, support one another, and live in harmony with the earth. This dream has been with me for over 20 years, growing steadily, but its roots go back even further, to my childhood.
When I was a kid, my parents took me to visit a spiritual community called Ananda in Northern California. That experience filled me with a deep sense of love and connection. It felt like home to be in a community where people truly knew and cared for one another, and where spiritual practices were a part of everyday life. This profound feeling stuck with me, and I knew that one day, I wanted to create a space where others could experience that same sense of belonging and purpose that I experienced at Ananda.
During the pandemic, the call to bring this dream to life became stronger. I had three separate experiences with grasshoppers, within the span of a week, whose giant leaps inspired me to leap boldly from the heart. I knew it was time to find the land where this vision could manifest. When I first walked Shiloh’s 12.6 acres in Cornville, introduced to us by a monk named Hari, it was immediately clear that this was the place. Close enough to Sedona's vortexes yet removed from the hustle and bustle, Shiloh felt like the perfect fit for our community. What makes Shiloh even more magical is she sits on Oak Creek. We even have a generous-sized beach. And, if that isn’t enough, before us, Shiloh was home to Divine Grace Yoga Ashram for two years, a branch of the Sivananda lineage, infused with prayers, blessings, and sacred rituals.
While we were working out how we could afford Shiloh, the Ashram received a cash offer that we couldn’t match. Still, I felt a deep connection to the land, so I wrote a heartfelt letter to the head of the ashram, Swami Sankarananda. To my surprise, he responded, “If you want it, it’s yours, but you must care for Durga and the Temple.” It felt like divine alignment. He noted that Durga was the one who called me there and she didn’t want to leave the land.
After many sychronicities, including much needed seed money from dear friends and some ginormous, epic challenges (that is a story for another day) Shiloh Sanctuary was born. I am grateful to announce that our sacred space is ready to welcome and receive people who long to reconnect with Source, nature, and fellow love warriors. Shiloh is a transformational place to grow, and cultivate conscious, creative, compassionate connection with ourselves and others. As a community, we engage in daily spiritual practices, that are woven into the fabric of this land, continuing its legacy of sacred intention.