Our specialty at Aquaest is to provide a sense of timeless attention; you will find yourself hosted exclusively by owner-therapists Sulis & Rafael. We're delighted to introduce you to our peaceful land and the concept of retreat in nature. The Ozarks make a perfect setting. Our special focus is Water, as a guide to and indicator of well-being and life itself.

This focus was inspired by a form of aquatic bodywork we call WaterJourneys. We don't separate our creativity and well-being from the natural world, so to integrate therapy, art, and ecology into all that we do is, for us, right-livelihood. There are three aspects to our watery mission:

• Enhancing well-being through water therapies in addition to land therapies.
• Connecting to water in a natural landscape, and water-conscious stewardship of our center.
• Participating in the health of our watershed community - an outstanding state resource water runs through our 20-acre property.

At a SpeakingQuest retreat in Molokai, Hawaii, participants enjoy an enlivening opportunity to say “yes” to all that arises within and around them. This “yes” gently opens the deepest self, where the exquisite art of listening, speaking, and living from your heart naturally emerges. All activities, Speaking Circles®, Journaling, Art Processes, Creative Writing, Music, ancient Hawaiian Huna Teachings, and Questguides inspire and bring forth a felt sense of authenticity. This transformational journey invites you to leave behind the familiar, and open yourself to yet unlived possibilities.

At the Hui Ho’Olana Center for Art and Healing where “inspiration rises from the heart,” you are surrounded by tropical landscapes and fragrant breezes, nourished with delicious and wholesome food, and cared for by an attentive and loving staff. The participants who gather for this retreat are supportive and compassionate. They truly listen. In their presence your inner being is strengthened and you easily discover who you are. The result is that each moment is enhanced and you are more confident to express yourself naturally in all areas of your life.

Molokai, Hawaii, is a remote tropical island only 20 minutes by flight from Honolulu. Renowned as the birthplace of the Hula, the land radiates a sacred and sensual essence.

Doreen Hamilton, Ph.D. and Katherine Mapes-Resnik have been leading the retreat for eight years. Doreen is a Clinical Psychologist and Director of Speaking Circles International. She leads seminars in authentic communication and self-discovery in the U.S. and Europe. She is warm and compassionate.

Katherine Mapes-Resnik, M.S. is a Marriage and Family Therapist and a Certified Speaking Circle Facilitator. She trains and supervises MFT Interns and has led creativity retreats in Hawaii. An artist and photographer, she is an enthusiastic and gifted teacher.

Spring 2007 retreat dates: Saturday, May 5th, 4pm to Friday, May 11th, 12 noon.

$2250 includes meals, shared lodging, daily program and journal guidebook. You can register by credit card or paypal at www.speakingquest.com. Call for more information, 510-524-4055.

You are the creator of your life experience. What are you creating? Are you living a life of joy and purpose? Do you wake up each morning refreshed and ready? What you focus on, you attract into your life. What are you attracting?

Conceive, Believe, Achieve empowers you to visualize your goals and live the life of your dreams. You'll discover the secrets to creating lasting abundance, developing passion in your life's work, and enjoying radiant health.

Refresh and renew yourself.

The skills you acquire will enable you to live your life on purpose. Release what no longer serves you and prevents you from realizing your life's dream.

4-day retreat includes: 5 nights accommodations, all meals (delicious vegetarian), transportation to/from airport.

Classes, classes, classes:

• Powerful "Manifest your Destiny" workshops
• Centering Yoga and Meditation
• Invigorating Dance
• Self-Hypnosis Instruction
• Easy Nutrition

• Heart-pounding rainforest canopy adventure
• Native bird watching guided tour
• Gorgeous Puerto Viejo beach excursion
• Relaxing therapeutic massage

Jemez Spring, NM
Moon and Mountain Spiritual and Artist Retreat is a spacious guest bedroom with sitting area, dining area and private bath on the second floor of our home. (Guests also have access to kitchen and laundry facilities.) We are located on an acre of land at the foothills of Virgin Mesa in Jemez Springs, NM. Your room here has its own private entrance and balcony, and overlooks the Jemez River with spectacular views of Cat Mesa and Virgin Mesa. Retreatfinder.com guests also have a 10% discount on their stay here.

Austin, TX
The Crossings' campus is available for rent by groups for exclusive or non-exclusive use. In all meeting spaces, The Crossings offers a state-of-the-art learning environment with video capabilities and wireless internet service. Meeting facilities range in size and architecture and include everything from large stand-alone spaces to the Live Oak Conference Center, which has three separate meeting areas.

Friday Harbor, WA
We are a Tibetan Buddhist center located on 20 acres of beautiful tree covered hillside on San Juan Island, Washington. The serene, natural setting with a view of Mt. Baker offers a place of refuge and support for Buddhists and non-Buddhists alike year 'round.

Morristown, NJ
Since 1927, thousands of Christian men and women have sought and found Jesus here. Staffed by Jesuit priests and religious women, Loyola is located in a peaceful section of Morristown, surrounded by 30 acres of beautiful lawns, gardens and woodland. The house contains 85 comfortable private rooms for retreatants, two chapels, a well-stocked library and spacious meeting rooms; everything reasonably needed for a quiet time with the Lord is at Loyola.

Asheville, NC
Bend of Ivy Lodge exists to provide a peaceful and inspiring place for retreats (personal growth, yoga, meditation, and business/corporate groups are welcome), as well as workshops, church retreats, and special events (family reunions, weddings). Bend of Ivy Lodge is a beautiful retreat and conference center 20 minutes north of Asheville, North Carolina, nestled on 63 acres of land that slope gently down to the Ivy River.

Pescadero, CA
Costanoa is an eco adventure resort where our guests can simply retreat from the chaos of everyday life and discover the pace of nature. We are committed to providing genuine service, unique accommodations, California coastal cuisine, as well as a variety of spa and adventure activities using sustainable methods to create a quality experience for our guests in a natural environment. Through sustainable wealth, we foster joy and wellness while sharing our unique resort.

Port Matilda, PA
Pennsylvania’s newest resort and spa. The mountainside location provides a restful setting. Recreation facilities (tennis, basketball, volleyball, and shuffleboard), walking trails, game room and the beautiful spa provide a variety of enjoyable activities.

Red Feather Lakes, CO
Retreat, renew and be inspired. Welcome to Shambhala Mountain Center, where we offer modern conference facilities on 600 acres, in a Rocky Mountain paradise of stunning beauty and tranquility. Make your next group event an uplifting experience where the sky’s the limit.

Kauai, HI
Teaching application of the Law of Attraction, as seen in The Secret and featured on Oprah Jan. 31st! The Retreat merges the teachings and processes from ancient perennial, hermetic wisdom and modern modalities from all over the world; East meets West. Includes remarkable discoveries in Quantum Physics and the powerful Law of Attraction to create a "Quantum Leap" in human evolution and growth - Cardell uses state-of-the-art behavioral change technology, which harnesses the power of the union of body, mind and spirit.

Running Springs, CA
Southern California's ultimate location for unforgettable group retreats. Nestled in the tranquil mountains above Lake Arrowhead, our secluded 74-acre resort is surrounded by 2,000 acres of untouched beauty. Guests experience firsthand nature at it's best. Sunny blue skies, gorgeous sunsets at dusk ending with spectacular star-filled evenings.