Sanctuary Space
A women's creative sanctuary for reflection, connection, and remembering yourself through art, presence, and recovery-conscious living.
The Spaces
Rooms made for slow, sacred work.
Images reflect the spirit and evolving design of Sanctuary Space. Room setup and furnishings may vary slightly depending on the gathering.
About Christine
Christine Ness is a woman in long-term recovery, coach, mentor, artist, and guide. For more than 25 years, her own healing journey has deepened her belief in creativity, spiritual connection, honest self-expression, and the power of women gathering together.
Sanctuary Space grew from Christine's desire to create a warm, down-to-earth place where women can pause, reconnect with themselves, and explore what it means to live more fully, freely, and authentically.
Mission
Why We Are Here.
Sanctuary Space exists for women who are ready to slow down, reconnect with themselves, and live more fully expressed lives. Through art, presence, spiritual exploration, and recovery-conscious living, we create space to listen within, nurture creativity, and remember the wisdom, joy, and wholeness that have been there all along.
Vision
Where we are going.
Sanctuary Space envisions a world where women feel free to slow down, listen inward, and live from the truth of who they are—not only from the roles they carry or what is expected of them.
Every woman who walks through the arch is invited to reconnect with her creativity, intuition, joy, and sense of belonging. When a woman remembers who she is, she carries that remembering with her—into her relationships, her work, her healing, and the wider world—fostering a more present, compassionate, creative, and fully alive way of being.
Offerings
Current Offerings
Sanctuary Space is home to a growing circle of experiences designed to support women in recovery, creativity, and self-discovery.
Tap an offering to see the full details and reserve your spot.
Stay tuned — more dates and workshops are coming soon.
Archive
Past Gatherings
A record of gatherings that have already taken place at Sanctuary Space.
Tuesday, October 13, 2026 · 6:30–7:45 PM
Women's Meditation
A relaxed, welcoming guided meditation circle for women. The circle began with a brief welcome and intention, settled into a guided meditation, and opened for optional sharing, closing with a short intention or blessing. Coffee and tea were available.
Tuesday, October 13, 2026 · 1:00–4:00 PM
Open Studio
A relaxed, self-directed space for women to create in community—without instruction, pressure, or expectation. Women used the studio’s art materials or brought their own projects. Refreshments and basic materials were available.
Saturday, October 3, 2026 · 11:00 AM–2:00 PM
Open Studio
A relaxed, self-directed space for women to create in community—without instruction, pressure, or expectation. Women used the studio’s art materials or brought their own projects. Refreshments and basic materials were available.
Thursday, October 1, 2026 · 6:30–7:45 PM
Women's Meditation
A relaxed, welcoming guided meditation circle for women. The circle began with a brief welcome and intention, settled into a guided meditation, and opened for optional sharing, closing with a short intention or blessing. Coffee and tea were available.
Sunday, September 27, 2026 · 11:00 AM–2:00 PM
Open Studio
A relaxed, self-directed space for women to create in community—without instruction, pressure, or expectation. Women used the studio’s art materials or brought their own projects. Refreshments and basic materials were available.
Saturday, September 26, 2026 · 2:00–4:00 PM
Intro to Mandalas
A beginner-friendly dot-painting workshop with Amy Croce of Mandala Minds and Wellness, where creativity and mindfulness came together. Participants learned basic dot-painting techniques, explored the meaning of mandalas, and created their own vibrant pieces of art.
Wednesday, September 23, 2026 · 6:30–7:45 PM
Guided Meditation Circle for Women
A relaxed, welcoming guided meditation circle for women. The circle began with a brief welcome and intention, settled into a guided meditation, and opened for optional sharing, closing with a short intention or blessing. Coffee and tea were available.
Wednesday, September 16, 2026 · 6:30–7:45 PM
Guided Meditation Circle for Women
A relaxed, welcoming guided meditation circle for women. The circle began with a brief welcome and intention, settled into a guided meditation, and opened for optional sharing, closing with a short intention or blessing. Coffee and tea were available.
Wednesday, September 16, 2026 · 10:00 AM–1:00 PM
Open Studio
A relaxed, lightly held space for women to create in community—without instruction, pressure, or expectation. Bring a project of your own or follow what wants to emerge. Refreshments and basic materials are available.
Saturday, September 5, 2026 · 11:00 AM–5:00 PM
The Remembering Table — Day Retreat
The Remembering Table is a full-day experience of reflection, creative expression, and soulful connection for women, created to help you slow down, return to yourself, and remember who you are. Refreshments, snacks, and materials are provided.
Tuesday, September 1, 2026 · 5:00–8:00 PM
Soul Mapping Workshop
Soul Mapping is a guided creative experience for women, rooted in meditation, mindful image selection, and intuitive artmaking. Participants focus on the feelings and states of being they want to cultivate in the next chapter of life. Refreshments and materials are provided.
Tuesday, August 25, 2026 · 2:00–5:00 PM
Open Studio
A relaxed, lightly held space for women to create in community—without instruction, pressure, or expectation. Bring a project of your own or follow what wants to emerge. Refreshments and basic materials are available.
Wednesday, August 19, 2026 · 2:00–5:00 PM
Soul Mapping Workshop
Soul Mapping is a guided creative experience for women, rooted in meditation, mindful image selection, and intuitive artmaking. Participants focus on the feelings and states of being they want to cultivate in the next chapter of life. Refreshments and materials are provided.
Sunday, July 19, 2026 · 11:00 AM–5:00 PM
The Remembering Table — Day Retreat
The Remembering Table is a full-day experience of reflection, creative expression, and soulful connection for women, created to help you slow down, return to yourself, and remember who you are. Refreshments, snacks, and materials are provided.
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Come sit with us.
109 Main Street, 2nd Floor
Canaan, Connecticut
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