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A Sacred Gathering Space for Healing, Culture & Collective Empowerment.

Rooted in an African worldview and guided by the rhythms of the Earth, our space offers more than just a venue—we offer refuge, remembrance, and reconnection.

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The Sanctuary

The Teach In: A Community Learning Series

Join us at The Sanctuary for an evening of connection in exploration of the extraordinary nature of Black people.This is a space for the Black community to connect to bodies of knowledge that contributes to the liberation, cultivation, remembrance, and preservation of African culture, art, medicine, and technology.The purpose of this series is to promote the study of African culture, meaning making, and governance for the development of an African world view. Our aim is to build African centered study groups and strengthen a connection between scholars, artists, researchers, institutions, and community. *Click "view full details" below to learn more.*

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Ancestors Taught Me: The Great Camouflage

Led by amalee bea (@amaleebea_), The Great Camouflage is a poetry writing workshop series drawing inspiration from writer of the négritude movement, Martinican surrealist and anti-imperialist Suzanne Césaire.

Every first saturday we will write with themes, prompts, and exercises drawn from Suzanne's communications with us across space and time. We will write and share our own poems and support each others' growth as writers and people. We will approach writing as a ritual - a sacred meeting that we create and hold together. all experience levels welcome!

The workshops can be attended on a one-off basis, but/and regular attendance will create a richer experience for all of us as it will allow us to build familiarity with each other, each other’s work, and the poets we’ll be reading, making for better discussions.

Every first Saturday from 1:30-3pm

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Host Your Event @ The Sanctuary

The Sanctuary offers ease of access for Bay Area guests while transporting you into a sacred portal. We are minutes from Lake Merritt—but feel like we are in a sacred grove worlds away.

Why host with us?

Hosting your retreat, workshop, or gathering at The Sanctuary is an invitation into sacred relationship. Lovingly cultivated using indigenous African principles—creating a sustainable space that honors both ancestors and future generations, our space is ideal for:

  • Spiritual & Ancestral Healing Gatherings
  • Yoga, Meditation, and Somatic Movement Workshops
  • Herbalism & Plant Medicine Workshops
  • Nonprofit & Community-Based Retreats/Networking Mixers
  • Sound Healing, Divination, and Energy Work
  • Women's, LGBTQIA+, and BIPOC Circles
  • Art, Design, Culture, and Educational Talks/Discussions

What We Offer

Whether you're planning a half-day gathering or multi-day retreat, The Sanctuary can accommodate groups of various sizes in a peaceful, grounded setting:

  • Indoor & outdoor teaching & ceremony spaces
  • On-site apothecary
  • Yoga mats
  • Blankets
  • Space to breathe and build together
  • Herbal tea bar available upon request
  • Spiritual services or ritual facilitation available upon request
  • Breathwork, guided meditation, and yoga facilitation available upon request
  • Cultural educators and facilitators available upon request

Cost:

  • $200/hr Monday-Tuesday (anytime) or Wednesday-Sunday (7am-11am, 7:00pm-10pm)
  • $300/hr Wednesday-Sunday 12-6pm

**For anytime outside of the windows listed please inquire about after hours pricing

Who We Are Calling In

We are honored to share this space with:

  • Community-based organizations and nonprofits
  • Spiritual guides and ritualists
  • Bodyworkers, herbalists, and somatic therapists
  • Artists, musicians, and culture keepers
  • Educators, youth leaders, and wellness practitioners
  • Grief workers and birth/postpartum doulas
  • Changemakers rooted in justice, healing, and liberation

If your work aligns we welcome you.

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