Spirit Sanctuary - 79.55+/- acre mountaintop property with eight architecturally unique cabins, spectacular views. Currently operating as Spirit Sanctuary, a private retreat center. Far from the cares of modern life, this one-of-a-kind property features cabins of local materials, ranging from a log cabin lodge to a stone tower, with electricity and bathrooms. Built between 1960 and 2004 and spanning styles from primitive to elaborate, the cabins are creative delights, with touches like stained-glass windows, handcrafted doors, decorative metal work, exposed beams and a sauna. Standouts among the eclectic collection of buildings are a round, turret-style stone structure, with an interior ladder leading to a lookout tower; an octagonal dining hall with handcrafted cabinetry, lots of prep space, a gas countertop range and two wall ovens; and an attractive two-story log cabin lodge with exposed timbers, beadboard ceilings and two large covered porches.
As presently configured, one cabin is designated as an office, another as a dining facility and a third as a recreation hall, with pool and ping-pong tables and an antique Victrola. All the cabins are heated by propane gas stoves, antique woodstoves, or both. Those with sleeping quarters have one to three bedrooms, or open-plan bunking spaces. Many of the cabins' furnishings, antiques and eye-catching appointments are included with the sale, as well as outdoor items like a porch swing and picnic tables.
Surprises abound around every corner, including unexpected touches like an elaborate hand-carved wormy chestnut door, sunny nooks, brick flooring, a small basketball court, and even decent cell service despite the lofty, remote locale.
For 35 years this unique property has served as a retreat center, drawing youth and adults from a 300-mile radius for retreats focusing on leadership skills, team building and community action. Many have described the property and their experiences as spiritual, hence the name Spirit Sanctuary.
The 79.55+/- acre mountain tract is mostly wooded, with mixed hardwoods, evergreens and several substantial stands of bamboo. Distant mountain vistas are visible through the trees. A seasonal creek even has a small waterfall.
The location is quiet, tranquil and well off the beaten path, but only a 15-minute drive from the Green Sulphur Springs exit on Interstate 64. Access on the one-lane road traversing the property is not recommended for low clearance vehicles.
Besides serving as a getting-away-from-it-all retreat for personal renewal, artistic or wellness purposes, this sizeable property could readily serve as a yoga retreat, a private family compound, or even a hunting camp for a group or a club.
Location
1413 Songbird Lane
Meadow Bridge WV 25976
Summers County
Acres: 79.55+/-
Cabin 1
Year Built: 1960
Square Feet: 1552
3 Bedrooms, 1 Bath
Cabin 2
Year Built: 1972
Square Feet: 904
2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath
Cabin 3
Year Built: 1974
Square Feet: 288
2 Rooms, 1 Bath
Cabin 4
Year Built: 1985
Square Feet: 1000
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath
Cabin 5
Year Built: 1985
Square Feet: 1000
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath
Cabin 5
Year Built: 1998
Square Feet: 384
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath
Cabin 6
Year Built: 2000
Square Feet: 448
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath
Cabin 7
Year Built: 2002
Square Feet: 720
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath
Cabin 8
Year Built: 2004
Square Feet: 640
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath
Utilities
Water: Well
Sewer: Septic
Legal and Tax Information
Summers County
Green Sulphur District (3)
Map: 11
Parcel: 48.1
Deed Book: 269
Page: 528
For sale
$650,000
1413 Songbird Ln, Meadow Bridge, WV 25976
13beds
6,552sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in ----
79.55 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$99/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Beadboard ceilingsGas countertop rangeLarge covered porchesExposed beamsDistant mountain vistasHandcrafted cabinetryCabins of local materials
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Listing updated: June 26, 2025 at 05:27am
Listed by:
W. Paul Grist 304-661-6543,
Grist Real Estate Associates, Inc,
Shar Holmberg 304-520-8130,
Grist Real Estate Associates, Inc
Source: GVMLS,MLS#: 25-668

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 13
- Bathrooms: 9
- Full bathrooms: 9
Heating
- Electric Baseboard, Forced Air
Cooling
- None
Features
- Solid Surface Kitchen Counters, Solid Surface Bath Counters
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 6,552
- Total interior livable area: 6,552 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 6,552
Property
Parking
- Parking features: No Garage
Features
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s), Trees/Woods, Stream/Creek
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Stream/Creek
Lot
- Size: 79.55 Acres
Details
- Additional structures: Barn(s), Outbuilding, Workshop
- Parcel number: 48.1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Camp
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Log Siding, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Metal
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: Gas
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Natural Gas Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Hunting/Fishing, ATV
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Meadow Bridge
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $99/sqft
- Date on market: 6/6/2025
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