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A New EverAfter is a place to listen to your heart and to sense the loving movement of All That Is

Come to restore wonder, renew spirit and reclaim your story

A Haven for Seekers, Artists & Writers

A New EverAfter understands your desire for relief from the overwhelm of life. Private overnight retreats provide you with a soothing space to relax and recenter. These personalized retreats offer you the contemplative space to explore the wisdom that emerges from within the stillness.

A Haven for Seekers, Artists & Writers

A New EverAfter understands your desire for relief from the overwhelm of life. Private Overnight Retreats provide you with a soothing space to relax and recenter. These personalized retreats offer you the contemplative space to explore the wisdom that emerges from within the stillness.

The facility

Cottingley Cottage is an independent structure on the property of the National Register of Historic Places’ Harshey House.

The property has a landscaped yard, shaded courtyard, private parking and open deck. Nestled within the pastoral landscape of Bath Center, it is just a few minutes away from the Bath Nature Preserve, the Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Hale Farm and Village, and Crown Point Ecology Center.

The Cottage is ideal for individual retreats of one day to several days.

An atmosphere of quiet and peace is provided in a homelike setting:

  • Eat-In full kitchen
  • Comfortable living spaces
  • Dining space for four
  • Electric Fireplace and Central Air
  • Queen-Size Murphy bed
  • Queen-size Sleeper sofa
  • Private full bath with jetted garden tub
  • Laundry service
  • A library of spiritual resources
  • Meditation space
  • Playspaces to engage your inner child
  • Open Creativity Studio *ask about kiln services

The facility

Cottingley Cottage is an independent structure on the property of the National Register of Historic Places’ Harshey House.

The property has a landscaped yard, shaded courtyard, private parking and open deck. Nestled in the pastoral landscape of Bath Center, it is just a few minutes away from the Bath Nature Preserve, the Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Hale Farm and Village, and Crown Point Ecology Center.

The Cottage is ideal for individual retreats of one day to several days.

An atmosphere of quiet and peace is provided in a homelike setting:

  • Full Eat-in kitchen
  • Comfortable living spaces
  • Dining Space for Four
  • Electric fireplace and Central air
  • Queen-size Murphy bed
  • Full-Size sleeper sofa
  • Private full bath with jetted tub
  • Laundry Service
  • A library of spiritual resources
  • Meditation Space
  • Playspaces to engage your inner child
  • Open Creativity Studio *ask about kiln services

Take rest.

A field that has rested gives a bountiful crop.

–Ovid

“Take Rest.

A field that has rested gives a bountiful crop.”

– Ovid

Private Overnight Retreats

Extended Stay

Check-ins are as early at 11am and Check-outs can be as late as 4pm. Enjoy the flexibility offered from a private retreat

Two Retreat Options

Retreats may be entirely self-directed or you may choose to receive personalized, professional facilitation services

Expand the Experience

Choose add-ons like the Ceramics Studio, Intuitive Readings, Nature Walks, Meals & Energy Work

Entering Sacred Space

The Cottage is maintained as a sacred space. I ask that there be no smoking anywhere on the property. Similarly, drugs and alcohol are prohibited. Only service animals are allowed. (note: there are four wide upward stairs with railing to enter the Cottage and an open descending staircase to access the Ceramics Studio. Similarly, there is a significant step into the garden bathtub that may prove challenging for those with limited mobility).

Free WiFi is provided but I encourage its limited use in order to support your release from societal demands and distractions.

The gardens at A New EverAfter are ideal for stillness, prayer, and plein air painting. Retreatants can also take advantage of the recreational activities within the Cuyahoga Valley National Park.

Entering Sacred Space

The Cottage is maintained as a sacred space. I ask that there be no smoking anywhere on the property. Similarly, drugs and alcohol are prohibited. Only service animals are allowed. (note: there are four wide upward stairs with railing to enter the Cottage and an open descending staircase to access the Ceramics Studio).

Free WiFi is provided but I encourage its limited use in order to support your release from societal demands and distractions.

The gardens at A New EverAfter are ideal for stillness, prayer, and plein air painting. Retreatants can also take advantage of the recreational activities within the Cuyahoga Valley National Park.

What Others Are Saying

“I believe that this is Bethany’s gift, she sees what we don’t see in ourselves and guides us there so gently that once you catch a glimpse you are compelled to move closer. It's as if her very being provides a loving, secure and inviting space to explore who you are and what you are called to do.”

-Sharon, Shaker Heights, Ohio

“Through active and reflective listening, Bethany guides you to move ever forward on your journey of the spirit, all the while trusting that you will go deeper toward meaning and purpose. Skilled in many spiritual modalities, Bethany is personally in touch with the mystery and how to make it real in your life. Bethany is a supportive partner in your personal journey toward self-knowledge and well-being who can lovingly lead you out of the storm, as well.”

- Karen, Poland, Ohio

Rest in the Spirit 

Individuals who come to retreat are welcome to craft their own retreat experience. A self-directed retreat can be as simple or as complex as you wish. Sometimes, it can be as effortless as withdrawing to a place of privacy where you can rest your soul or spend some quiet time in nature.

During a Directed Retreat you may meet with me for a 50-minute session of Spiritual Direction for as many times as you would like during your retreat. This private session allows you to explore whatever is on your heart or anything that you might be noticing during the course of your retreat.

Rest in the Spirit

Individuals who come to retreat are welcome to craft their own retreat experience. A self-directed retreat can be as simple or as complex as you wish. Sometimes, it can be as effortless as withdrawing to a place of privacy where you can rest your soul or spend some quiet time in nature.

During a Directed Retreat you may meet with me for a 50-minute session for as many times as you would like during your retreat. This private session allows you to explore whatever is on your heart or anything that you might be noticing during the course of your retreat.

There are currently no Private Retreats offered due to the Global Pandemic

Retreats will resume in October 2022 for vaccinated persons

Meanwhile, you can submit your interest to the wait list below as well as receive a downloadable Discovery Packet