The Hiding Place is meant to be a space of refuge for all those in need of rest and sanctuary.

Part of our vision is to provide a meditation garden, indoor solitude space, and resources on how to engage in the inward journey. While there are many places to take a personal retreat, it can be hard to find somewhere so close to Washington, DC! Our space can offer a day-long retreat for those who need a space to reflect without having to travel.

The prayer garden and walking path is derived from the tradition of walking a labyrinth, in keeping with centuries of monastic and contemplative traditions. There are many ways to engage with this kind of path, but each turn of the path directs the sojourner toward a place of rest, which is God alone. You may choose to offer prayers or just sit and reflect. The labyrinth is a great activity for small groups to do or individuals. Anyone is welcome to use the prayer garden without advance reservation.

Hermitage for Personal Retreat

In summer 2025, we completed construction on a 20×20 retreat and study space. We hope to have it available for community use by winter 2025 as we put the finishing touches on making this a truly unique offering in the DMV. 

The hermitage is built using natural materials–straw bales are the primary insulation with a natural lime plaster finish. All of the wood is locally sourced, and we worked with local contractors to construct the timber frame. The stained-glass windows were purchased from Community Forklift, a local construction re-use store and community partner.