Comments on: A Spiritual Retreat in Myrtle Beach

By: Dennis Wolterding

Dennis Wolterding — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 13:53:14 +0000

This is a lovely article on the hidden gem of Myrtle Beach, the Meher Spiritual Center—what Baba called his “home in the west.” I moved to the Grand Strand from Albany, New York simply to be near this intensely beautiful panorama of nature with its ever-present, enveloping serenity. And there is a metaphor in the Center’s existence apart from, but amid, a bustling tourist mecca: Baba teaches that God is everywhere and in everything and beyond everywhere and everything, but the we do not see Him because our own distractions clamor too loudly for our attention. When one turns from Route 17 and enters the Center, it is almost instantly to go from the cacophonous world into the Great Quiet, an almost geographic meditation. It is to do physically what we are exhorted to do spiritually—to turn inward, away from our normal enchantments and seek the One behind the many. You have to try it to know what I mean, but, fortunately, that is not hard. The Meher Spiritual Center is open to day visitors interested in knowing more about Meher Baba. Details can be found at http://www.mehercenter.org. Dennis Wolterding, President • Avatar Meher Baba’s Circle of Friends, Inc. • dennisjanwolterding@hotmail.com

By: Fred Stankus

Fred Stankus — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 01:16:11 +0000

My first visit to Meher Spiritual Center in Myrtle Beach in the early 70s was a joy, and my most recent visit in Feb 2005 was very special as I arose before 5am on Baba’sBirthday 25 Feb 1894 and I walked in the dark to Baba’s House for early morning prayers and Arti. It was magical, no flashlight, just following the road and paths and noticing the tail-lights of arriving autos from the Baba-Lovers coming onto the Center from Myrtle Beach City, and entering Baba’s Room where His Love was felt!

By: Charmaine Foley

Charmaine Foley — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 22:24:24 +0000

My family and I love Myrtle Beach. The love energy and joy given to myself, my husband and our children at Myrtle Beach make each and every visit so very special. The whole space oozes spirituality and one cannot but feel closer to God whilst at the Meher Spiritual Retreat. The youth sahavas gathering is the highlight of my childrens year and of course their growth into adulthood is assisted by the work completed at the sahavas. So from one very happy Aussie Family thank you so much for your love and understanding.

By: Jerry Ulmer

Jerry Ulmer — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 20:58:19 +0000

I visited the Myrtle Beach center for the first time in 1970 and was introduced to my wife Katie by Jane Haynes. We returned to the center to share the experience with our daughter. The energy there is delightful.
Jerry Ulmer

By: Russell Kelly

Russell Kelly — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 14:17:12 +0000

I would love to thank Dee Dee and Bob Eaton for the love they shared with me and my wife while we were at Myrtle Beach. We had many spiritual moments with them. Along with Virginia Sadowsky and Elizabeth Sacalis…that family has a strong hold on my life spiritually and morally—all with love and understanding that I have needed so very much. Thank the retreat for allowing me the experience of a lifetime.