Fire at Four Springs

On May 30, 2011 a catastrophic fire destroyed the historic lodge at Four Springs. The cause appears to be ashes placed in the garbage by a member of a departing group.

It was a shocking loss, one that in many ways cannot be measured. The lodge was a central feature of the retreat center and held many memories of life-changing experiences and conversations as well as treasured symbols, artifacts, books and art.

We are working with our insurance carrier to establish a budget for a new building to welcome guests and seminar participants. The board has also established a Four Springs Phoenix Fund to supplement what will be recovered from insurance.

On August 14, 2011, we hosted a day of remembrance with the Guild for Psychological Studies for friends of Four Springs. Hal Childs and Tim Locke facilitated a time of sharing and ritual.

We hope to begin construction in the spring of 2012.

We continue to host smaller groups and personal retreats using our cabins and other facilities, which were not damaged.

If you would like to support Four Springs with donations in kind or participate in work projects, please call 888 428 5189 to learn more about how you can help.

To make a donation to the Phoenix Fund, click here.