Testimonials

I wish to thank everyone there for the excellent care and attention I received during my stay. I really appreciate the thoughtfulness and attention to detail. Also, thank you for catering to my vegetarian diet.
~ Inner Bonding Retreat Guest

The beauty of the mountains, peace & solitude were a wonderful backdrop for a spiritual retreat. I was most impressed with [the manager], her smile, her willingness to accommodate every little request and her peaceful, beauty as a being. Between her and the staff I felt like I was at home
~ Journey of the Spirit Guest

I’ve had the joy of facilitating three non-profit board of director retreats at the Sophia Peace Center. I think it’s no coincidence that each group said the same thing — they felt more relaxed, peaceful and energized at the retreat center. They could feel the ‘peace of the place’ and felt it had a positive and profound effect on the quality of their retreat.
~ MORF Consulting

I really enjoyed the trip; the Lodge made everything ten times more enjoyable. It feel like a second home, and is situated in a very pretty spot. Staff was very friendly, food was good, and rooms were nice. Thanks.
~ Waldorf School Retreat

This is a magical place. The landscape take your mind to a peaceful state. The stars at night encourage you to make a wish and are so close, you feel that you can actually reach out and touch them.
~ Journey of the Spirit (D. Russo)

I liked that the staff was friendly, the food was good, and that the lodge is a really comfortable place to be. I also love the hammock and the views (the sky, the rocks, trees and mountains).
~ Waldorf School Retreat

I thoroughly enjoyed my stay at the Sophia Lodge and Retreat Center. The location is perfect for all the recreational and sightseeing opportunities in the 4 Corners area. The Lodge is beautiful and inviting. The food was great. The staff were all very friendly and accommodating. It is on my list of places to return to often.
~ Louise Cardarella

Excellent service and a peaceful energy pervade this Mesa-Top Retreat Center.
~ John Mark Klapperich

I’m one of the nurse groups that stayed at your facility over the weekend. I’d like to thank you for the great service and allowing me to experience such a truly beautiful place.
~ Louise Sanchez

Dear Sophia Kitchen Staff: How blessed I have felt by the foods you have prepared for all of us, especially as you chose foods that met my nutritional needs (without complaining). Your kind spirit showed love for me. Thank you for your daily gifts of love that nourished my body and spirit.
~ Susie Keown

Everything was excellent! The center and the staff far exceeded my expectations. Everyone was warm, friendly and always happy to meet any request- even if it was rescuing us when we were lost in the wood! Excellent- Amazing- Beautiful!
~ Journey of the Spirit Guest

I came to the Sophia Retreat Center with my AA/ Alanon group for a spiritual retreat. The experience I had here at Sophia Lodge was one of the most rewarding times of my life; a real epiphany. The staff attended to our every need with love, patience and always with a smile on their faces. The icing on the cake was being so close to nature and, of course, to God.
~ John S.

Thank you! What a perfect place to retreat and regroup. I look forward to being here again.
~ Phyllis

A welcome respite from the world, with lovely accommodations and wonderful meals.
~ Mary Francis Drake
MA, UMASS Online Faculty

This is a perfect place full of serenity, kindness & love. This is a happy place.
~ Journey of the Spirit Guest

Thank you so much! The wedding was great, everyone has said nothing but great things!!! My friends have dubbed it the best wedding of the summer out of 6 others we all went to. I really appreciate all that you and the crew did for us!!!
~ Avalon

Thank you for the beautiful job you did at the wedding of our son. The Lodge was a lovely, calm place to host such an important life event. The rooms provided a comfortable space to get ready and relax before the ceremony; also a close place to end the evening. All of the food was delicious, the cake was beautiful and breakfast was a lovely way to end the weekend. Thank you to everyone and best Wishes.
~ Mrs. Carithers

‘A diamond in the rough’ perched proudly on the mesa above Dolores.

~ Gary Foote
Colorado Springs

Thank you so much for all the work you put into the wedding. You were both so patient and calm when answering all my questions. I’m glad that we came to Sophia Retreat Center. We will tell other people to get married here too!
~ Jasmine

Our anticipation and stress will all be worth it because of you both. Thanks for making our wishes possible.
~ Adam

Thank you so much for all you did for our wedding! You took the worry out of process and allowed us to enjoy ourselves. The food was wonderful!
~ Sean & Tegan Steimel