ECHOES OF SILENCE

A Sanctuary for Stillness, Soul work, and Sacred Pause

“In quietness and trust is your strength.” – Isaiah 30:15

Mission Snapshot

In a world filled with noise, busyness, and burnout, Echoes of Silence offers something rare: space to breathe.

About the Sanctuary

Echoes of Silence is a sacred retreat space nestled on ten quiet acres in Stafford, Virginia — a place where nature meets nurture, and where silence becomes sanctuary.
This land was not chosen at random. It called us. With its open sky, winding paths, and hidden nooks, it holds the kind of peace you can feel in your chest. Gentle gardens, silence huts, hammocks, fire circles, and spaces for stillness invite guests to exhale, reflect, and return to themselves.

We Welcome:

  • Teen girls navigating identity, emotions, and self-worth

  • Teen boys longing for strength without performance

  • Mothers who give to everyone else but need space to breathe

  • Fathers and sons are ready to connect beyond words

  • Men carrying burdens they’ve never spoken aloud

  • Women in midlife seeking healing, clarity, and spiritual renewal

  • Anyone in transition — grieving, burning out, or simply needing rest

Whether you come for a quiet walk, a reflective journal session, or a full retreat weekend, Echoes of Silence offers more than a program. It offers a pause — a holy hush for the heart

What We Offer

Retreats for Men & Fathers

Retreats for Teens (Boys & Girls)

Spiritual Retreats for Women & Soul Seekers

Upcoming Retreats Preview

The Quiet Strength – Aug 2

Still Waters Weekend – Aug 15 – 17

Fire & Fathers – Sep 6

Founder Story – Brenda Dixon

There was a time when I was doing everything — working, mothering, mentoring, surviving. But in the middle of all the doing… I was quietly unraveling.
I looked strong on the outside, but inside, I was tired. I needed something I couldn’t find in a checklist or calendar. I needed silence.

Inspirational Quotes

  • “In quietness and trust is your strength.” – Isaiah 30:15

    “Silence is not empty. It is full of answers.” – Unknown

    “Be still, and know that I am God.” – Psalm 46:10

    “Within you, there is a stillness and a sanctuary to which you can retreat at any time.” – Hermann Hesse

    “Sometimes you don’t need to say anything. You just need to be present.” – Brenda Dixon

  • “Still waters run deep.” – Latin Proverb

    “You cannot hear God’s whisper if you’re always talking.” – Unknown

    “True strength is not in how loud you are, but in how deeply you listen.” – Echoes of Silence

  • “The soul always knows what to do to heal itself. The challenge is to silence the mind.” – Caroline Myss

    “There is a time for everything… a time to be silent and a time to speak.” – Ecclesiastes 3:7

    “Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished.” – Lao Tzu

  • “You are not lost. You are being gently rerouted to yourself.” – Brenda Dixon

    “Sometimes the most loving thing we can do is to be still and stay near.” – Echoes of Silence

    “You don’t have to fill the silence — just feel it.” – Unknown