
Short days and low temperatures mean the perfect time for a contemplative retreat. The following retreats are a sample of the hundreds of retreats that have been added to RetreatFinder.com over the past few months. Please stop by and use our search functions to find the perfect retreat for this winter. - Alec Franklor, Editor
RETREAT EVENTS
International Locations
	January in Cambodia Vinyasa Yoga, Strength and Flexibility in Cambodia View this Retreat on RetreatFinder.com
	January in Costa Rica Journey to Self Understanding View this Retreat on RetreatFinder.com
	February in Costa Rica A Women's Retreat in Costa Rica: Rest, Relaxation, and Rejuvenation View this Retreat on RetreatFinder.com
	April in Costa Rica Women's Essence and Adventure in Costa Rica April 2-9, 2005 View this Retreat on RetreatFinder.com
	October in Costa Rica Journey to Self Understanding View this Retreat on RetreatFinder.com
	January in Mexico Yoga and Tantra in the Yucatan January 22-29, 2005 View this Retreat on RetreatFinder.com
	February in Mexico Yoga Retreat in Tulum, Mexico View this Retreat on RetreatFinder.com
	March in Mexico Portals to the Self: A Women's Circle by the Sea View this Retreat on RetreatFinder.com
US - Northwest
	January in Oregon: Breitenbush Hot Springs and Resort Women's Essence: Living Our Truth View this Retreat on RetreatFinder.com
US - Southwest
	January in Colorado Shambhala Training Level 1: The Art of Being Human View this Retreat on RetreatFinder.com
	February in Colorado Turning the Mind Into an Ally View this Retreat on RetreatFinder.com
	March in Colorado Spring Meditation Retreat View this Retreat on RetreatFinder.com
	March in Colorado Relationships from a Buddha's-Eye View View this Retreat on RetreatFinder.com
	April in Colorado Ashtanga Yoga & Meditation Retreat View this Retreat on RetreatFinder.com
ACCOMMODATIONS
International
	Purple Valley Yoga Centre; North Goa, India The centre offers yoga retreats with world-class teachers from mid-November until mid-April, when the weather is predictably dry and warm every day. There is a purpose-built shala for approximately 44 mats situated at the bottom of a private valley, among teak trees, palms and banana trees. The area is peaceful with landscaped gardens, trees, birds and butterflies. View this Retreat on RetreatFinder.com
US - Hawaii
	Hawaii Naturopathic Retreat Center; Pahoa, HI Residential nutritional programs, Fasting Retreats, Raw, living foods and juices, Gerson Therapy. Reclaim your natural power to heal yourself without drugs View this Retreat on RetreatFinder.com
	Alii Hono Huaka Tropical Plantation; Haiku, Maui, HI A beautiful Organic Tropical Plantation, is a short distance but "worlds away" from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. View this Retreat on RetreatFinder.com
US - Northeast
	Bed and Breakfast at the Abode of the Message; New Lebanon, NY The Abode is located in a historic Shaker village nestled in over 400 acres of prime forest and farmland at the base of Mount Lebanon, NY. Currently used as a conference and retreat center, the Abode offers travelers a unique opportunity to stop, breathe, relax, and commune with nature in settings of breathtaking beauty, and sacred serenity. View this Retreat on RetreatFinder.com
	Blue Max Inn; Chesapeak City, MD This elegant bed & breakfast is located in historic Chesapeake City, Maryland, along the shores of the famous Chesapeake and Delaware Canal. Built in 1854, The Blue Max Inn is a charming and romantic inn located in the heart of the historic area of the town. View this Retreat on RetreatFinder.com
	Genesis Spiritual Life Center; Westfield, MA A Time for Rest...Relaxation...Reflection...Renewal We are happy to welcome persons who wish to spend a few days on their own, attend a program or spend a longer sabbatical time at Genesis. View this Retreat on RetreatFinder.com
	Summer Hill Country Inn & Retreat; Sherburne, NY In February 2001 we opened the doors to our new 12-room lodge called the "Forest". Each cozy room has its own private entrance and bathroom with individual climate control and a telephone. The furniture is custom- made by the Amish to create a warm, at-home feeling. View this Retreat on RetreatFinder.com
	Mount Manresa; Staten Island, NY At Mount Manresa on Staten Island, one can stroll through a rustic landscape and pray in the warmth of a traditional chapel. Look within to see the direction life has taken and face the choices of the future in a beautiful setting. View this Retreat on RetreatFinder.com
	The Garden at Thunder Hill;; Rensselaerville, NY A Center for Spiritual Evolution is available for both Private and Group Retreats. The Garden at Thunder Hill is a not-for-profit educational center on 120 acres of forest, streams, trails and natural beauty. View this Retreat on RetreatFinder.com
US - Southeast
	Green Earth Mountain Retreat; Roan Mountain, TN The mountain getaway that you've been searching for! This secluded two bedroom, two bath mountain view cabin in northeast Tennessee includes all the amenities, including a wrap-around deck with beautiful views. View this Retreat on RetreatFinder.com
US - Midwest
	Aquaest Retreat; Willow Springs, MO This Ozark 'vision spa retreat' arose in response to a deep respect for water - the life-giving element. View this Retreat on RetreatFinder.com
	Franciscan Spirituality Center; La Crosse, WI We are an interfaith Center dedicated to providing a sacred space where people can be supported on their journey for God, meaning or fullness of life. View this Retreat on RetreatFinder.com
US - Southwest
	Bishop Mason Center; Flower Mound, TX The Bishop Mason Retreat & Conference Center with comfortable accommodations for up to 58 guests in 31 guestrooms within two well-appointed houses. It is a rich, vital environment conducive to any topic in our Christian lives. View this Retreat on RetreatFinder.com
	Pecos Benedictine Monastery; Pecos, NM Nestled in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains we offer a variety of directed group retreats year around. View this Retreat on RetreatFinder.com
	Sunstone Cancer Support Foundation; Tucson, AZ Welcome to Sunstone, a place of hope and healing for people touched by cancer. Our programs and cancer support services are designed to inspire and empower cancer survivors, their caregivers, loved ones, and healthcare providers. View this Retreat on RetreatFinder.com
US - West
	Castle Creek Inn Resort & Spa; Escondido, CA Castle Creek Inn is the most exclusive Southern California Resort and Spa. We are located in San Diego North County, just 35 minutes north of downtown San Diego. View this Retreat on RetreatFinder.com
	Colombiere Center for Transforming Consciousness; Idyllwild, CA Colombiere is a center for transforming consciousness. The vision of a new paradigm in spirituality, occurring today across the world, shifts the emphasis on alienation from God, from each other, from ourselves, from earth toward a conscious return to original unity. View this Retreat on RetreatFinder.com
	Mercy Center; Burlingame, CA We provide a peaceful, contemplative, and holistic environment for groups and individuals seeking to nourish their personal, professional, and spiritual lives. View this Retreat on RetreatFinder.com
	Wellspring Renewal Center; Philo, CA Nestled among the redwoods adjoining Hendy Woods State Park, Wellspring is a place of natural beauty graced with sunny meadows and the flowing Navarro River. View this Retreat on RetreatFinder.com
FACILITIES FOR RENT FOR GROUP RETREATS
International
	House of the Singing Frog (Casa del Coqui Cantando); Playa del Carmen, Mexico An exuberant singing frog welcomes participants to Casa del Coqui Cantando, home of the Society for Consciousness in Therapy, Spirituality, and the Healing Arts. View this Retreat on RetreatFinder.com
US - Hawaii
	Hale Akua Shangri-la; Haiku, HI Our private, two acre, landscaped facility, can accomodate groups of up to twenty-four persons. View this Retreat on RetreatFinder.com
US - Midwest
	Midwest Retreat House; San Pierre, IN The Midwest Retreat House, located 30 minutes directly south of Michigan City, Indiana, is part of a 35 acre community located by the Kankakee River in Northwest Indiana. View this Retreat on RetreatFinder.com
	Lake Doniphan Conference & Retreat Center; Excelsior Springs, MO Nestled in 300 acres on the eastern edge of historic Excelsior Springs, Lake Doniphan offers your group the finest setting for retreats, conferences, reunions, and seminars. View this Retreat on RetreatFinder.com
	Pallottine Renewal Center; Florissant, MO A retreat house immediately north of St. Louis, which is open to groups of any denomination. We offer 83 acres of countryside, library, conference areas, private rooms, gym, indoor pool and chapel-in-the-round. View this Retreat on RetreatFinder.com
	Table Rock Lake Resort & Branson's American Star; Ridgedale, MO Table Rock Lake is nestled admidst the spectacular beauty and breathtaking scenery of the Ozark Mountains. Located just 9 miles southwest of Branson, the Live Music Capital of the World, Table Rock Lake offers abundant recreational, entertainment and shopping opportunities, making it one of the Midwest's most wholesome destinations. View this Retreat on RetreatFinder.com
US - Northeast
	Sunset Lodge Lake Damariscotta; Jefferson, ME Sunset Lodge - ideal for small retreats, conferences, or reunions - is a rustic, charming 1919 fishing camp on the edge of beautiful Lake Damariscotta, 1 hr from Portland. View this Retreat on RetreatFinder.com
	Mount Eden Retreat; Washington, NJ Mount Eden Retreat is a 189 acre hilltop Paradise in scenic Warren County, New Jersey. We exist to create and provide a Holistic environment to nurture the body, the mind and the spirit. View this Retreat on RetreatFinder.com
	Abode of the Message- Sufi Conference Center; New Lebanon, NY Our complex of historic Shaker buildings includes rooms for short term rental, a hall for gatherings of up to one hundred participants, and a secluded campground conference center capable of hosting up to two hundred and fifty guests in tents, hermitage huts and cabins. View this Retreat on RetreatFinder.com
	Iroquois Springs; Rock Hill, NY Located just 90 miles from NYC, Iroquois Springs is the perfect setting for company picnics, retreats, school trips, weddings, parties, reunions, sports teams, band camps, specialty camps and almost any type of group imaginable. View this Retreat on RetreatFinder.com
	Summer Hill Country Inn & Retreat; Sherburne, NY In February 2001 we opened the doors to our new 12-room lodge called the "Forest". Each cozy room has its own private entrance and bathroom with individual climate control and a telephone. The furniture is custom- made by the Amish to create a warm, at-home feeling. View this Retreat on RetreatFinder.com
US - Northwest
	Blue Mountain Farm, a retreat center; Acme, WA Carved out of the edge of the wilderness is a pristine jewel nestled in the heart of the Nooksack Valley. Blue Mountain Farm is the ideal retreat from the stress of everyday life. We welcome groups up to 30 people. View this Retreat on RetreatFinder.com
	Harmony Hill of Union; Union, WA Our facilities are available for both single-day and overnight events, especially week-days. Rentals include delicious whole-foods meals prepared by our gifted kitchen staff, meeting room space, plus use of grounds and labyrinths. View this Retreat on RetreatFinder.com
US - Southeast
	Sevenoaks Pathwork Center; Madison, VA Discover Sevenoaks Pathwork Center, a serene and beautiful setting for your group's event, in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. We have flexible meeting and dining facilities for 15 to 100, with overnight accommodations for up to 55 (more if some participants camp). View this Retreat on RetreatFinder.com
US - Southwest
	Sunstone Cancer Support Foundation; Tucson, AZ Sunstone Healing Center is located on 14 acres of lush desert property used originally as a working ranch, then as a guest ranch. Currently, the 100 year old property provides a serene and beautiful setting for retreats for cancer survivors of all ages, their caregivers, and their families. View this Retreat on RetreatFinder.com
	Margaret Austin Center; Chappell Hill, TX The Center serves primarily the spiritual, educational and medical communities of Texas but is available for both weekend and longer retreats to any appropriate group whose members need time and space in which to withdraw and renew themselves. View this Retreat on RetreatFinder.com
US - West
	Trinity Lake Resorts & Marinas; Trinity Center, CA Tucked back amidst the majestic Trinity Alps and surrounded by towering pine trees, Trinity Lake Resorts and Marinas at Cedar Stock offer an escape from the rest of the world. View this Retreat on RetreatFinder.com
	Joshua Tree Spiritual Retreat Center; Joshua Tree, CA Our Joshua Tree Spiritual Retreat Center is well-suited for groups from 50 to 300. Our versatile gathering venues include a huge outdoor amphitheater, indoor meeting rooms of various sizes, cafeteria, and a spacious, cheerful, inspirational chapel. View this Retreat on RetreatFinder.com
	Mercy Center; Burlingame, CA W e provide a peaceful, contemplative, and holistic environment for groups and individuals seeking to nourish their personal, professional, and spiritual lives. Large conference rooms, smaller breakout rooms, and private meeting areas are available for your group needs. View this Retreat on RetreatFinder.com
	Mission San Luis Rey Retreat Center; Oceanside, CA Tucked away in a quiet North San Diego County Valley, just a few miles from the Pacific Ocean, you will find a majestic jewel of early California history called Mission San Luis Rey. Whether you are looking for a quiet place for a workshop or business conference, Mission San Luis Rey Retreat Center will meet your professional needs. View this Retreat on RetreatFinder.com
	Venture Valley; Corralitos, CA Venture Valley offers the romance and beauty of a wooded retreat; it is designed to provide the optimal setting and inspiration for productive and successful meetings. View this Retreat on RetreatFinder.com
	Wellspring Renewal Center; Philo, CA Nestled among the redwoods adjoining Hendy Woods State Park, Wellspring is a place of natural beauty graced with sunny meadows and the flowing Navarro River. View this Retreat on RetreatFinder.com
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