Recovering Joy Arts and Nature Center

Nurturing relationships with the land, among people, and with the other-than-human world.

All seekers of peace are welcome here.


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Who We Are

  • Brenda Richardson

    DIRECTOR

    I am dedicated to helping people who are trying to recover from addiction, for the sake of the fullness of their lives and mine.

  • Our Board of Directors

    Our Board of Directors brings expertise in arts, advocacy, and community support to guide our vision and impact.

  • Our Artists

    Our workshops, led by diverse artists, blend creativity and heart with Appalachian traditions and beyond, inspiring healing and renewal.

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“Always be on the lookout for the presence of wonder.”

— E.B. White