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Planning board approves Wellspring Retreat conditional use permit for nonprofit retreat and hybrid school
Summary
The board approved a conditional use permit allowing a nonprofit religious retreat center and a hybrid nature‑based school on 8 of 40.12 acres; the permit includes limits on retreat sizes, school days, and septic requirements noted by the health department.
The Washington County Planning Board approved a conditional use permit on Dec. 4 for the Wellspring Retreat to operate a nonprofit religious retreat center and a nature‑based hybrid school, subject to conditions in the staff report and health‑department approvals.
Planning staff said the permit would use 8 acres of a 40.12‑acre parcel. Retreat programming includes weekend retreats beginning Friday and concluding Monday with small weekend retreats for up to 20…
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