Terra Nova Center
Come Retreat Into Nature
Gather, Retreat & Reconnect
Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Terra Nova Center is a retreat center, land and water conservation property, and wildlife sanctuary dedicated to providing a place where people of all backgrounds, faiths, and philosophies can connect in nature. Terra Nova Center is a mission of The Brigade of Light, a non-denominational Christian church rooted in Love, Peace & Service.
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Join Us on the Mountain
At the heart of Terra Nova is our spiritual home and church community. All are welcome to join us every Sunday at 11:00 AM at the Lighthouse Chapel for worship, spiritual reflection, community, and fellowship.
Bring Your Retreat to the Mountain
Terra Nova offers churches, spiritual communities, nonprofits, families, and wellness groups the opportunity to step away from the everyday and retreat together in the beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Groups may reserve Terra Nova for private retreats, with lodging, camping, gathering spaces, and the natural beauty of our nearly 200-acre mountain sanctuary available to support your time together.
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Experience Terra Nova
You don't have to attend a private retreat to experience the mountain. Join us for community gatherings and public access days, become a Friend of Terra Nova, or schedule a personal visit through Pastoral Care.
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Sacred Moments on the Mountain
From weddings and baptisms to memorials, spiritual counsel, and other meaningful moments in life, our pastoral ministry is here to walk alongside you. Terra Nova offers sacred spaces in nature for ceremony, reflection, remembrance, and connection.
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