Experience Sanctuary

We live in a world that was not built for rest. A world that rewards urgency, output, and overextension—while leaving little room for stillness, reflection, or care.

In this kind of world, choosing to pause is radical. Choosing to listen inward, to soften, to reconnect—these are acts of courage and resistance.

Sanctuary is our response.
A place to breathe. To slow down. To come home to yourself. To return to what truly matters.

Cornet Bay Sanctuary

A gateway to the San Juan Islands.

A place of elemental beauty, quiet magic, and deep renewal.

Nestled between Anacortes and Oak Harbor in Washington’s Deception Pass State Park, Cornet Bay Sanctuary is set in one of the most awe-inspiring landscapes in the Pacific Northwest.

Framed by tidal waters, ancient forests, and sweeping views of sea and sky, this land invites a slower pace—and a deeper kind of presence.

Here, the bridge becomes a threshold. The water, a mirror. The forest, a refuge.

Whether you're wandering a coastal trail, watching whales move through the channel, or sitting in stillness as the light shifts across the bay, Cornet Bay holds you in a rhythm not of schedules—but of the land itself.

At Cornet Bay, the seasons shape everything. Each part of the year offers a different kind of medicine—and a different kind of rhythm. What’s offered shifts with the land and the season—from farm-to-table meals and creative rituals, to guided walks, bodywork, and practices rooted in care.

Everything is optional. Everything is gentle.

Cornet Bay includes three thoughtfully designed cottages sleeping four—simple, beautiful, and intentionally curated for rest, reflection, and reconnection.

Every stay is held with care: from the books on the shelves to the food in the fridge, to the local details that reflect the character of this place.

On the waterfront, the Net Shed extends over the bay—a quiet space for reading, movement, making, or simply being.

Outside, chairs gather around a fire pit, and small sitting areas are tucked into the landscape, inviting solitude or conversation.

Cornet Bay Sanctuary isn’t something you check into—it’s something you step into.

No matter the season, setting, or shape your time takes, Sanctuary is always held by three steady anchors:

Renewal. Reconnection. Reciprocity.

  • Renewal

    Renewal is the process of reclaiming what’s been lost or worn thin—your energy, your spirit, your sense of wholeness. It’s about nourishing your body, replenishing your energy, and reconnecting with what it feels like to be whole.

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  • Reconnection

    Reconnection is the conscious rebuilding of relationships—with yourself, with community, with the land, and with the deeper sources of meaning that sustain us. It reminds us that healing and belonging arise through connection.

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  • Reciprocity

    Reciprocity is the practice of mutual care and exchange. It’s the balance of giving and receiving that nurtures healthy relationships and communities, grounded in respect, presence, and shared responsibility.

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The Sanctuary Experience Is…

Rooted, not rigid — gently guided by intention, never imposed by structure.


In rhythm with place — shaped by the tides, seasons, light, and spirit of the land.


Spacious in form — whether you come for solitude or shared connection, it meets you where you are.


Welcoming by design — a space of care and belonging, open to all who seek pause and presence.