Blue Deer Center is where people go to connect with spirit it this Sacred Place—a place of reflection, renewal, and deep connection with the mystery of life. Amidst the whispering trees and the rhythmic flow of the peaceful river, the dream stirring in so many hearts becomes tangible: the dream of embracing the Sacred, of awakening to the aliveness and presence of all beings.

Nestled among the serene mountains of Upstate New York, this land holds a quiet power. That invites people to step beyond the ordinary and into a space of stillness, wonder, healing, transformation and awe. The Center is place for those seeking solitude, community, or a deeper communion with nature and spirit, this Sacred Place welcomes everyone.

Attendees leave with a renewed sense of purpose, belonging, and connection to the Sacred that dwells within all beings.

Located in the Catskill Mountains of New York, this sacred spiritual retreat center spans ninety-three acres, with the tranquil River of Peace (Saskawhihiwine) flowing through its heart. Established in 2005, by Eliot Cowan, the center offers programs that reconnect individuals with nature, spirit, community and Divine, fostering personal growth and a deeper understanding of our interconnectedness with the natural world.

Visitors can engage in spiritual healing retreats, educational workshops, and spiritual rituals inspired by ancestral traditions, providing opportunities for solitude, communal engagement, or profound spiritual experiences.

The center also hosts elders from various wisdom traditions, including the Turtle Clan, Arhuaco, Xané, Mohawk, Cherokee, Vedic, Dagara, Huichol (Wixarika), Nahua Weather Workers, Bon, and Oglala Lakota.

Blue Deer Center is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, sustained by the generosity of donors, volunteers, and staff, dedicated to offering transformative experiences that honor the sacredness of nature and foster spiritual healing.