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 30 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.

The retreat center is available for individual or group use on a donation basis. Facilities on site include pergolas, gazebos, large covered garden shelter and main house front porch. 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.