{then & now}
— we like it here
terra sol sanctuary sits on a quaint street in downtown Wilmington, nc nestled in the historic CASTLE STREET ARTS & ANTIQUES DISTRICT. the roads are a bit less traveled here so our neighbors might be seen stopping traffic just to send a friendly wave out of the car window. its really sweet. we like it here.
1. EARTH SUN
2. A LIGHT-FILLED SANCTUARY IN DOWNTOWN WILMINGTON
FOR YOGA, COMMUNITY GATHERINGS, & SPECIAL EVENTS
in the beginning —
on the outside, our building looks like a church and it was at one point. but today our little sanctuary serves as a sacred space for all.
in the beginning, and when we say beginning we mean 1877, the foundation was laid for what was called Primitive baptist church at 507 castle street. according to the historic wilmington foundation, the space served the same congregation for almost a century. by 1992, it changed hands becoming st. jude’s metropolitan community church which ministered the LGBT community. eventually, while preserving the heart pine beadboard interiors and colorful stained glass, the sanctuary took on a new purpose harboring antiques for a local collector and shopkeeper.
In August 2016, the space was cleared, honoring all that came before, opening the big red doors and establishing terra sol sanctuary — a yoga studio and event space.
we really love plants. While we hold the history of terra sol sanctuary near & dear, we like to balance out the energy flow with something old, something new & you!
— hey! i’m alexis.
i can’t believe it’s been five years since terra sol sanctuary became a yoga studio. i am more than grateful to you for scrolling this far. if you’re new to yoga or this town i am so honored to be able to share our little piece of history, community & peace with you. Allow me to introduce my friends & our instructors to you.
what matters is what’s INSIDE.
take a peek.
yoga for all —
from beginners to the most advanced yogis, terra sol sanctuary invites all levels, all bodies & all ages to join us in their yoga practice.
pine is. At least, that’s what we like to say. Our original floors may creak but if walls could talk they’d have more than 150 years of stories to tell.
— here comes the bride
birthday boy, anniversary party, workshop, photo shoot. need we go on? what we’re trying to say is our doors are open for your special day. have an event to plan? our space is yours! we like to share.