The UR Light Center Lodge

Lodge Photo Gallery

The Goure residence is where it all began, back in the ‘70s, with the Goure family, friends and prayer groups envisioning a Light Center dedicated to prayers for the planet. In 1992, the Goure’s home was purchased by United Research, Inc. so that it would remain an integral part of the United Research (UR) mission to serve humankind.

Now referred to as The UR or the Light Center Lodge, this wonderful stone structure currently has 8 suites available for Light Center visitors, spiritual workshop participants, and personal retreats. The Lodge is also an ideal spot for group events, classes, and in-residence workshops. There are no TVs, and it is an alcohol free, pet free facility.

Open year-round and within easy walking distance to the Light Center, the Lodge is renovated with a well-equipped, spacious kitchen. Kitchen amenities include two refrigerators, two dishwashers, and shelf space for personal food items. Each of the eight bedrooms have their own private bathroom.

A deposit is requested to hold all reservations. A full refund is made if cancellation notice is received one week prior to check-in time, or two weeks’ notice for multiple rooms or complete lodge bookings.

The spiritual artwork, stone fireplace, and deep serenity make it the perfect retreat location. Image yourself on our stone terrace sipping your favorite beverage while watching the sunrise or set over the Appalachian Mountains! We invite you to join us here at the spot many refer to as “their mountain home.

For further information or to make reservations, please contact the Lodge manager email at lodge@urlight.org or call 828-669-0474.

About this space

The Light Center is a spiritual non-profit retreat center dedicated to Prayer & Meditation. The Lodge is an open large lodge that is welcoming and rustic.Please know our lodge is unsuitable for children under age 12 due to our sunken living room with granite stairs, two outdoor granite staircases, and a 1950s style balcony. We have a large communal kitchen, living room, & dining room. Our cleaning protocols are above the CDC and Airbnb guidelines.<

The space

Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, The Light Center is a spiritual non-profit retreat center dedicated to Prayer & Meditation via Nature, Music, Art and Education. We offer forested acres of hiking trails, a meditation pond, the pristine Broad River and a Geodesic Dome that has been used for prayer and meditation for over 40 years.

**If booking for a retreat, please contact host.

What makes this space unique is the sacred spiritual energy of the land and the Light Center’s focus on prayer and meditation for individual and planetary growth and healing. Alcohol, drugs (including medicinal marijuana) and TVs will not be found here.

Due to the contemplative nature of this retreat center and the lodge’s two granite staircases with a balcony running the length of the lodge, this venue is not appropriate for children under the age of 12.
Quiet time after 9 p.m.
No pets.
No children under age 12.

Breakfast is not provided at this time. Each of the eight rooms in the Lodge are also available for separate reservations. For more information and availability, please see our other listings. The Entire Lodge as well as seven other rooms are also available for reservations.

Guest access

In addition to their room, guests will have access to the communal living room, dining room, fully equipped communal kitchen and front porch. The geodesic dome and walking trails are a short 5 minute walk from the Lodge.

Due to the contemplative nature of this lodge we request quiet time after 9 pm each night.

Other things to note

*Alcohol and drugs (including medicinal marijuana) are not permitted on the property.
*Due to the contemplative nature of our spiritual retreat center and the two granite staircases outside the lodge which has a balcony running the length of the lodge, this venue is not appropriate for children under age 14.
*Quiet time after 9 p.m.
*The lodge is on a well and septic system; although we have two 80-gallon hot water heaters to accommodate the entire lodge we do encourage water conservation.
*Given that we are in a wooded area, we encourage our guests to keep their food in airtight containers and dispose of all empty food containers in the kitchen waste baskets.
*The lodge is at approximately 3400 feet elevation and is surrounded by mountains – some cell phone services are spotty. Verizon is the only reliable service in the area. We do have Wi-Fi.