Providing spaces for prayer and meditation in desert serenity since 1955

Sanctuary Cove is managed by All Creeds Brotherhood. Classified by the IRS as a religious non-profit (EIN 86-0346202)
Sanctuary Cove is managed by All Creeds Brotherhood. Classified by the IRS as a religious non-profit (EIN 86-0346202)
Please donate to the Chapel Stained Glass Window Restoration Project today! Thank you!
On December 15, 2025, Sanctuary Cove will celebrate the 70th anniversary of our beloved Chapel — a place of quiet beauty and reflection in the heart of the Sonoran Desert.
The founding members of All Creeds Brotherhood, Inc., envisioned this sacred land — the ancestral homeland of the Tohono O’odham people — as a perpetual sanctuary for all.
Our mission remains true to their vision:
“To provide to the public a place to step apart from the world’s pressures — creating a natural environment that promotes reflection, prayer, meditation, and peace.”
Since 1957, this guiding purpose has inspired us to preserve and share this land for generations to come. Visitors often describe the Chapel’s atmosphere as deeply spiritual — a cherished space for weddings, memorials, and quiet contemplation.
In honor of this milestone, and thanks to an exceptionally generous donor, we are installing four handcrafted stained-glass windows in the Chapel’s original casements.
Created by Tucson Stained Glass, these pieces represent the four elements — Air, Earth, Fire, and Water — and will fill the Chapel with renewed color and light.
📅 Sunday, December 14, 2025
📍 Sanctuary Cove, Tucson, AZ
The event will include food, music, fellowship, and a joyful celebration of Yule and winter traditions across all faiths.
This important restoration requires additional funds for completion and future care.
Sanctuary Cove receives no government support — we rely entirely on the generosity of friends like you.
We offer donor thank-you packages to honor your gift in the Chapel as part of our living history.
As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit religious organization, your donation may be tax-deductible (please consult your tax advisor).
🌅 Sanctuary Cove’s gates open at sunrise every day — welcoming all visitors to experience peace, beauty, and reflection, free of charge. Your gift helps us keep it that way for generations to come.
Donate safely online with PayPal or Credit/Debit Card using the button below:
If you have questions or would like to discuss your gift, please contact:
Alison Boelts, Board Secretary
📞 (520) 465-7645
📧 management@sanctuarycove.org
With heartfelt thanks, the Board of Director of All Creeds Brotherhood / Sanctuary Cove
We need EIGHT willing volunteers to work each weekend in November to prepare the 70-year-old steel casement windows for their new stained glass panels. Each volunteer will receive a unique tee as our thanks, along with plenty of snacks and our endless thanks. Email TODAY to sign up for a volunteer time slot!
Professional Photographers!
Visit our Pro Photo Page to pay the pro photo fee and read our policies. Thank you!
Sanctuary Cove is open to the public 365 days a year, rain or shine, from sunrise to sunset. Feel free to explore the property, our meditative labyrinth, pray, and meditate in our non-denominational Chapel, or walk our 1.8 km Loop Trail with a dozen inspirational stations. Sanctuary Cove is located on Scenic Drive, adjacent to Saguaro National Park West.
Sanctuary Cove offers low-cost permits for photographers, memorial services, weddings, and overnight stays at our renovated adobe brick cottage. Proceeds from these activities are our sole income source and support our spiritual mission.
In addition to the access we offer—free of charge and unencumbered—to the public, we also provide several events designed to provide a communal worship experience.
Our Mission is to provide to the public a place for serenity, prayer, meditation, and a spiritual connection with the eternal. In so doing, we also are committed to protecting the unspoiled sonoran desert at Sanctuary Cove and the areas around the base of Safford Peak.
Sanctuary Cove is a private property open to the public. It is owned and managed by All Creeds Brotherhood, Inc, a religious non-profit corporation. We rely on donations and event fees for our survival. We receive no funding from the government. To support our mission, please make a donation.
NO DOGS, MOUNTAIN BIKING OR DRONES ARE ALLOWED AT SANCTUARY COVE.
Our gates are opened at sunrise and are closed and locked at sunset. No trespassing. The property is under video surveilance.
We get this question a lot. We LOVE dogs, however, we do not welcome you to bring your pet to Sanctuary Cove for several reasons:
1) Our main objective is to preserve this land, its plants, and wild animals in a natural state as much as possible. To that end, we do not allow off-trail hiking, climbing, trail bikes, horses or dogs.
2) Danger to both wild animals AND dogs. Some animals on-site may harm your dog if confronted. Your dog might chase an animal into dangerous areas. And of course, your dog may chase or harass wildlife, dig, or poop on trails or in natural areas.
It would be wonderful if dog owners would consistently leash and control their dogs and pick up their poop. Unfortunately, that is not the case. So, like many National Forests, we have a no-dog policy, and we appreciate your understanding and cooperation with this policy. Sanctuary Cove is a tiny, religious non-profit that works very hard to maintain these grounds as a place of peace for people to find a still moment. We open our gates every day, free of charge for the public. We only ask that our visitors maintain respect for our reasonable rules while they visit so that generations to come may also experience this place of beauty.
Thank you!
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8001 North Scenic Drive, Tucson, Arizona 85743, United States
(520) 744-2375 (message) • management@sanctuarycove.org
Sanctuary Cove is Open from Sunrise to Sunset 365 Days a Year
Your support and contributions will enable us to meet our goals and improve conditions. Your generous donation will fund our mission.
Copyright © 2018 Sanctuary Cove - All Rights Reserved.
All Creeds Brotherhood is a Religious Non-profit Corporation EIN: 86-0346202
Contributions may be tax deductible, please consult your tax professional.
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