Riley’s Refuge
A place of soul rest and joyful refreshment.
To inspire, equip, and encourage God’s people to experience rest.
Where rest meets joy, and laughter is a non-negotiable.
At Riley’s Refuge, you’re invited to unplug, recharge, and reconnect with your loving Father.
Here, rest doesn’t only mean quiet moments. It also means laughter around a table, time outdoors in God’s creation, and the kind of refreshing joy that reminds your soul what it feels like to breathe again.
This is a place where peace and play coexist—where your soul can slow down, and your spirit can come alive again.
Find the space and rest you need to be able to pour out our Father’s love to others.
A note from our founders…
Riley’s Refuge was born from a deep conviction in our hearts that God never intended His people to live exhausted, overwhelmed, or spiritually depleted.
We have walked alongside leaders, business owners, pastors, parents, and faithful servants who love Jesus deeply yet carry burdens that few ever see. This refuge is our response to that need. A calling from the Lord. It is a place set apart where weary souls can slow down, get away, and encounter the restoring peace, love and joy of Christ.
Here, away from noise and pressure, our prayer is that each person who comes will feel safe, seen, and invited back into the rest their Father has always offered.
—Courtney & Matthew Riley
A space for every season.
Tucked away in Gloucester, Virginia, Riley’s Refuge is surrounded by the beauty of God’s creation. This sacred space invites individuals, leaders, and families to step away from the noise and reconnect with the peace and presence of Christ.
Whether for personal retreat, small gatherings, or intentional time away to reset and refocus, Riley’s Refuge provides an environment where souls can exhale, hearts can rediscover joy, and weary spirits can find strength for the journey ahead.
Here, rest isn’t one-dimensional. It looks like quiet mornings with the Lord, and it also looks like fresh air, movement, adventure, and laughter that brings life back into weary souls.
Experience rest in many ways
An invitation to rest
A quiet cabin stay
Fresh food from the garden
Time with animals
Moments of recreation, laughter, and fellowship
Space away from technology
Creation speaking louder than noise
Small gatherings focused on biblical rhythms of rest
Outdoor experiences that refresh your spirit and awaken joy.
Unhurried time to play, explore, and simply enjoy what God has created.
This is a place to exhale.
This is a place to be refreshed, fully.
Help us provide rest
Riley’s Refuge operates under The Riley Family Foundation, a registered 501c3 nonprofit.
There’s a place for you in this story…
Help us create a space where people don’t just rest, but are restored, refreshed, and sent back out with renewed strength, joy, and purpose.
Want to help bring our vision to life? Connect with Courtney and Matthew Riley today.
Ways to get involved
Funding & Financial Partnership
All donations are tax-deductible.
