Established in 2004, this retreat center is located on 35 acres of forest, pasture and wetlands bordering the Skagit River near La Conner, Washington.  It offers space for private or guided prayer, especially for those who are involved in ministry to the poor and broken or who are in the process of discerning God’s call to serve the least. The refuge also hosts regular events focused on empowerment through the ministry of the Holy Spirit and houses students participating in The People’s Seminary and The School of Transformational Ministry at Tierra Nueva.

NER’s Mission

  • Offer teaching and prayer, especially for those who are already involved in ministry to the poor and broken and for those in the process of discerning God’s call to serve the least.

  • Minister to people called to exercise their gifts in mainstream contexts.

  • Offer pastoral care and prayer for inner and physical healing, discernment and empowerment.

  • Lead people in personal, guided (or unguided) spiritual retreats.

  • Offer regular events for the discernment and release of spiritual gifts and empowerment through the ministry of the Holy Spirit.

  • Host visitors, youth groups and The People’s Seminary course participants who come to participate in the work of Tierra Nueva.

New Earth Refuge offers the following accommodation:

  • A guesthouse with two dormitories, each with a bathroom/ shower and sleeps 9 people (8 bunk beds and a mini loft).

  • A small meeting room heated with a wood burning stove and equipped with a small kitchen that can seat 20 or so people.

Our prayer ministry team includes Gracie Ekblad, Bob Ekblad and other Tierra Nueva staff, board members and volunteers.