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To Hike,
to Retreat,
to
Restore
the Arc of appalachia preserve system
The
voice within is clearest when one separates from the creations of
man
and immerses oneself in the creations of Spirit.
Wilderness is that creation.
The Highlands Nature Sanctuary is a
perfect destination for those who wish to experience a sabbatical from everyday
life in quiet pristine surroundings.
All of our facilities are modern,
elegantly beautiful, yet serve as an open gateway to the out of doors.
The
2000-acre
Highlands Nature Sanctuary, is the largest preserve in the Arc
of Appalachia Preserve System and
offers memorably beautiful
lodging for individuals and small groups interested in nature
communion and spiritual renewal. Visitors have access to miles
of
wilderness hiking trails
as well as optional entry into the scenic
Cave Canyon trail system.
If you are a Wildflower Pilgrimage
Registrant, click here.
If you are planning a
trip to the area and want additional historical and natural attractions,
click here.
An Escape from Human
Creations. Respect for the earth and all living things is a
way of life here in the valley. We are not solely a recreation destination, but rather a
place for renewal and inspiration. Informational technology is
simplified or deliberately left behind. Here you will find no TV’s and
cell phones don’t even work here! If you are looking for golfing and
antique stores, we are not your best choice. If you are looking for
wilderness hiking, reading books, journaling, meditating, or listening
to bird calls echoing off the gorge----you’ve found the perfect
destination! Because we limit daily access to the preserve through a
wilderness permit system, we can offer our visitors one of today’s
rarest treasures: solitude in nature. Over fourteen miles of hiking
trails lead guests into the spectacular scenery of the Highlands Rocky Fork Gorge
region—with its winding caves, dripping springs, wondrous rock
formations, and ancient forest groves. All of the following facilities
are in the Highlands region.
A Magical Past.
The Sanctuary is located in the hill country of south central
Ohio in what was once the locus of the Hopewell Indian Culture --
the largest, most advanced, organized and artistic flowering of
culture in North America at anytime in history. The ancient Mound
Builders made their homes here, constructing sacred earthworks that
served a much larger region. Nearby earthworks exist such as
Serpent Mound and Fort Hill. The more recent Shawnee Peoples referred to
the springs arising from the many caves in our valley as “magic
waters.” If you come, you will
join a long history of peoples who sought
renewal here.
Group
Retreats for 10-14, ideal for gatherings with education, wellness and
spiritual intentions
Beechcliff Lodge
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a handsome 1912
plantation-style retreat with an immense fireplace in a mature beech
woods
Ravenwood
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especially designed for
retreats with meditation trail, beautiful
light-filled facility
Quiet Adult Nature Retreats for
Couples, or for Solo Solitude and Spiritual Renewal
Hermitage
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The
Eyrie, a suite overlooking a
vertical deep gorge of the Rocky Fork in a deeply forested setting
If you have Excel, you can check availability
for all our facilities on-line at
www.highlandssanctuary.org/shared/lodging.reservations.xls
If we are booked be sure to
check nearby private facilities below:
Visitor's Guide to Private Lodging in the Area
& other Attractions
Directions
Lodging Reservations
Overview