The Pond Retreat Center is seven
landscaped and wild acres of gardens,
meadows, woodlands, streams, ponds and outdoor
structures at the residence of artist & author
Lee James Pantas, and is located in the
mountains just outside Asheville in Fairview,
North Carolina. It is available for individuals,
small groups of up to 50 persons to gather for
self-guided spiritual, family or yoga retreats,
artist, writer & dance workshops, or get-togethers
for garden or birding clubs and
compassion-centered environmental,
educational or business
organizations. The retreat center is non-denominational and
welcomes individuals and groups of all faiths,
traditions and points of view, both religious
and secular. It is available also for small
private weddings of no more than 20 people.
The retreat center is available for individual
or group use on a donation basis. Facilities on
site include pergolas, gazebos and a large
covered garden shelter Availability is from
April 1st through November 30th during daytime hours only.
There are no overnight retreats. Children over
14 years and older are allowed. Pets are allowed but must be on a
leash.
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