Happy Anniversary Sky Pond!

October 18, 2026

Photo from October 18, 2020 - arrival of guests for the first retreat held at Sky Pond.

Six years ago on October 18th, 2020, the four of us (Drew is in the background:) sat on the cabin steps after all retreat guests had come and gone; and we smiled...inside and out. We didn't fully understand what had begun on that day, but we knew that it was good and we wanted to continue to nourish it to grow.

Little did we know, we wouldn't be tending to it alone. Six years later, while we reflect on the strength, the stability, the resilience of this business...at the core are the people.


It was each of you coming together as a guest, a friend, and ultimately a community, that has forged the foundation of Sky Pond and we are forever grateful to have been a part of it all. 

Throughout this time, we've had the privilege to witness individuals launch businesses; some after years, months, or minutes of dreaming…We've witnessed individuals dissolve businesses; sometimes after decades, a couple of years, or sometimes almost immediately… Among it all with both hosts and guests alike, we've witnessed personal transformation unfold around and within.

 

In many ways, it was the repeated exposure to these changes over time which has made it easier to access peace among Sky Pond's own closure today. Each of you our teachers, our guides, our friends...The version of us that writes to you today would not have been able to walk through this transformative fire without more stress, pain, fear, and grasping than there is today; thanks to your inspiration.

 

You've shown us what's possible when there is space to grow...and, you've reminded us that we are not alone. The out-pouring of your hearts to ours in the last few months has nourished our spirits and tuned our minds to focus on what's possible, what's coming, and the strong foundation present that there is to build upon - the iron foundation of community. 


We are so grateful for your generous support, your pioneering spirits, your hopeful hearts, positive minds, and above all, presence, as we glide along this arc of the cycle in the season that is, Sky Pond.

With our deepest gratitude and so much love to each of you,


Sean & Miriam Anderson


Sky Pond | Apex NC | Step Outside to go Within