Cedar Cross Retreat Center includes 52 acres of forested land in Franklin County, North Carolina. Bordered by creeks, ponds and beaver marsh, the landscape includes a variety of natural landscapes. We maintain approximately 4 miles of trails with many places fostered in a way to facilitate quiet reflection, meditation, and natural connection.
Cedar Cross is a registered Ecology Trail, and guide books are available in The Lodge in the Cedar Cross Gift Nook.
Scroll down to read about favorite places at Cedar Cross.
The Way of Jesus
Just north of The Lodge, along the Running Cedar Trail, is a fourteen-station guided meditation through various stages of Jesus’ life. Meditation guides are available at the first station.
Cedar Labyrinth
In the New Santa Rosa design, the walking labyrinth at Cedar Cross is available for meditation and contemplation. At the labyrinth, you’ll find an information post with guidelines and suggested approaches to using the labyrinth.
Jimmy Allen
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