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Discover Your Path to Renewal

Experience a sanctuary for healing and spiritual connection at Upward Way Homestead.

Holistic Healing

Spiritual Growth

Nature's Embrace

Our Story

At Upward Way Homestead, we provide a sanctuary for those seeking renewal, refreshment, and spiritual connection with God. Inspired by the concept of cities of refuge found in Scripture, our retreat embodies the essence of safety and mercy. Just as the seven cities offered a haven for the accused, our center serves as a place where individuals can seek refuge not only from life’s burdens but also from the emotional and physical challenges they face. Here, we cultivate an environment of hope and healing, allowing guests to find solace and strength in their journey.

Our logo featuring the “Red Door” symbolizes this commitment to safety and healing, harkening back to the days of the Underground Railroad. The red door represented a resting place for those escaping the chains of oppression, a sign of concealment and protection from pursuers. In our retreat, we believe that crossing through our red door invites individuals into a nurturing community that calls upon the Lord for healing and deliverance, offering both support and encouragement.

In our dedication to holistic wellness, we recognize that our Creator foresaw the challenges posed by modern diseases and has made provision in nature for their healing. The abundant resources found in the natural world serve as a testament to His foresight, providing remedies that promote health and vitality. We embrace these divine gifts, integrating them into our healing practices, which reflect our belief in the body’s innate ability to restore itself.

We offer a diverse range of natural therapies and detoxification modalities designed to purify the body and rejuvenate the spirit. Our compassionate, non-invasive approaches aim to restore vitality while fostering a deep connection to the source of life itself. At Upward Way Homestead, you are invited to embark on a transformative journey of healing and hope, where faith intersects with the power of restoration in a loving and supportive environment. Together, we will nurture your spirit and well-being, guiding you toward a renewed sense of purpose and health.

What Our Guests Say

“I have Stage 4 metastaic breast cancer. I came to this program, and I am free of pain, and I can walk up a hill. I can kneel to pray after nine months of not being able to be mobile ”

~Sandra

“In two days, I felt different…I slept really well, I slept 5 1/2 hours straight through the night. I don’t know how many years that I haven’t been sleeping. Usually, I’m up every hour and a half .”

~Steve

  “After rectal surgery to correct a prolapse, scar tissue made it difficult to eliminate my bowels. We are talking 11 years of suffering, and I have had a completely normal healthy bowel movement. I was so excited.”

~Ty

Our Team

Our Dedicated Team

We are a small team and wear many hats.

Charmaine Syvertson

Charmaine Syvertson

Director

Jon Syvertson

Jon Syvertson

Operations & Business Manager

Elena Muraviov

Elena Muraviov

Chef

Jonathan Wheeler

Jonathan Wheeler

Youth Ministries & Gardener