About Sunning Hill Retreat
Find your stillness here.
Sunning Hill was created with one simple belief: everyone deserves a place to pause, breathe, and feel at home within themselves. We know how loud life can get—the endless to-do lists, the constant noise, the way it all seems to push you further from what matters most. This is your space to step away from all that. To slow down. To listen inward. To feel quietly supported.
Our home has stood here since 1928, on 28 acres of trees, gardens, and quiet paths. Once a private estate of the Gold Coast era, it now belongs to something bigger—a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit retreat open to our neighbors and to all who seek stillness. Every tree, every open door, every shared cup of tea is here for one purpose: to offer rest, connection, and the kind of peace you can carry back into daily life.
We welcome you into a community where art, nature, and mindfulness meet. We’ll walk alongside you, whether you come for a single day or a week, offering simple practices that help you reconnect with your inner calm. This is not just our mission—it’s our joy, our way of serving.
This is wholeness, rediscovered.
This is Sunning Hill Retreat.
History
A Legacy Reborn
The story of Sunning Hill is one of both architectural and historical significance. Built nearly a century ago, this Georgian-style manor blends the exquisite craftsmanship of the early 20th century with thoughtful modern updates. Nestled within a private 28-acre landscape, it offers both exceptional seclusion and the beauty of nature in every season.
Over the decades, its walls have witnessed a rich tapestry of human stories—from grand celebrations to whispered tales of intrigue—each chapter adding to its timeless charm. Though it once stood silent and forgotten for decades, carrying the quiet melancholy of history, it now lives again, renewed and reimagined.
Through more than a year of careful restoration, Sunning Hill Retreat opens its gates to the community for the very first time. Here, you are not only stepping into a place of beauty and stillness—you are becoming part of its living history. Your time here is the continuation of its story, and perhaps, the beginning of a new chapter.
Our Mission & Values
Sunning Hill Retreat began with a simple promise: to hold a quiet space in a noisy world, where the soul can come home. We believe that true wholeness isn’t something you chase—it’s something you uncover within yourself, when you’re surrounded by an atmosphere of peace, warmth, and intention.
Our mission is to gently weave the wisdom of timeless contemplative traditions with the insights of modern mindfulness. Every detail here—from our thoughtfully designed programs, to the nourishing meals, to the grounds themselves—exists for one purpose: to support your return to balance, harmony, and wholeness.
Our work is guided by four core values that shape everything we do:
Sanctuary – We tend to this peace as its stewards. Sunning Hill is a beautiful, safe, and welcoming place where you can rest fully, embraced by the history and nature that surround you.
Transformation – We believe that when your surroundings shift, something within you shifts too. We offer more than a momentary escape—we share insights and practices you can bring into your daily life, creating genuine and lasting growth.
Connection – Here, intention nourishes connection—to your own heart, to the wisdom of nature, and to a warm community of fellow travelers who walk this path with you.
Purpose – As a nonprofit, our work is rooted in service. Every journey here becomes part of a greater purpose—extending the spirit of renewal beyond these grounds.