Update: Sea of Peace House of Prayer, as this property was formerly known, closed in 2012.
This labyrinth, constructed of Charleston cobblestones and local seashells, winds through the grounds of Edisto Island‘s Sea of Peace. The former retreat included a five-bedroom house, walking trails, and access to the Edisto River. It was established in 1994 as a Catholic mission by Dominican sisters Betty Condon and Barbara Hubbard, who invited people of all faiths to explore their spirituality within the refuge.
The retreat was originally known as the Sea of Peace House of Prayer, but the property was sold to new owners in 2012. The buyers kept the name “Sea of Peace,” and for a time at least, it was available for private rental. The homes proximity to Edisto Beach, Botany Bay, and the ACE Basin provided visitors with the opportunity to reflect and renew their connection with nature.
Reflections on the Sea of Peace
Contributor Susan Klavohn Bryant shares, “This photo was taken at my sister’s coastal retreat on Edisto Island, South Carolina. Now known as Sea of Peace, the property was formerly named Sea of Peace House of Prayer and was a spiritual retreat operated by Dominican nuns. The labyrinth was built with cobblestones from historic Charleston and is still open to the public. The labyrinth is listed on the World-wide Labyrinth Locator and is also mentioned in a book, ‘Spiritual Florida – A guide to retreat centers and religious sites in Florida and nearby’ by Maurico Herreras.”
My husband and I ran the retreat house from 2006 through 2007. I would love to be able to print this wonderful picture of the labyrinth. Can you help me? Thank you for your consideration. God bless, Sharon Graham
Hi Sharon! Thank you for adding this useful info. We agree, it’s a wonderful photo! To print it, you’d need the permission of the artist. Her link is included directly below the image.
I am interested in staying at Sea of Peace. I spent time there with the Sisters. July 22-24? There might be 3 of us. I am inviting my niece and her fiance who live in South Carolina.
Hi Pat! At this time, we are unable to find an active vacation rental listing for Sea of Peace. This doesn’t necessarily mean it is not available, but we don’t know who to direct you to for more information.
I would love to visit this beautiful site with my mother and our friend. Are we able to visit without staying on site?
Great idea! Yes you are.
Thanks for sharing this photo of the labyrinth. I stayed for five days at Sea of Peace in June of 2006 and that was when I was introduced to walking the labyrinth. Now I’ve written about that experience in a memoir and I would love to have permission to use this excellent photo since the one I took lacks clarity. Please let me know if there is more info I need to provide. Thanks for your assistance, Connie Rosser Riddle.
I took the photo of the labyrinth at Sea of Peace which my sister owned at the time, and give my permission for anyone to use the photo, if this meets with the SC Picture Project rules.
Certainly! Thank you for this generous offer, Susan! I’m sure many will appreciate it.
A must see on Edisto!
Paradise on Earth.
I love Sea of Peace Edisto Island, SC.
Is Sea of Peace still for rent? I rented it back in 2017 and would love to come back!