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Balenbouche Estate
Caribbean Island of St. Lucia
Balenbouche Estate is a secluded Seaside Plantation Eco-resort set
within a fascinating natural and historic landscape on the Caribbean
island of St. Lucia. Beautifully landscaped gardens and nature
trails surround the 70 acre property, which remains a working organic
farm, St. Lucia heritage site, and family residence. Several secluded
beaches are within walking distance. Balenbouche offers a different
type of holiday experience, away from the resorts and tourist centers,
and closer to the natural beauty, history, and culture which make up
St. Lucia. Visitors can choose between self-contained one and two
bedroom cottages and the antique-furnished rooms in the Plantation
House. Balenbouche can sleep up to 20 guests and is the perfect
romantic escape for yoga and artist retreats, weddings, honeymoons, and
other special events. Staying at Balenbouche is an unforgettable
experience, leaving guests truly relaxed and inspired. For more
information call (758) 455-1244 or visit www.balenbouche.com.
Bali Journeys Off The Tourist Track
Bali, Thailand, Machu Picchu and
Fiji
For 10 years, as travel agent/tour leader at Journeys Off the Tourist
Track, Linda County has been offering both individual travelers and
group journeys that enter traditional cultures at a deep
level. In November 2004, you can travel to Thailand and
stay at a beautiful beach resort. On this trip you will kayak to
caves, enjoy snorkeling, massages, visit a Buddhist forest monastery,
and explore Bangkok on the river. In May 2005, you can journey to
Bali and explore ancient sites of exquisite beauty, ritual and
ceremonies. Participate with remarkable traditional healers and
master artists. Enjoy extraordinary experiences not generally
available to tourists, and free time to pursue your own interests.
Other upcoming trips include Machu Picchu and Fiji, or you can book
individual journeys year round. For more information call (415)
485-0247 or visit www.balijourneys.com.
Ceiba del Mar Spa and Resort
Mexico
Ceiba del Mar Spa and Resort is a breathtaking resort ideally situated
on a stretch of white sandy beach, 20 minutes south of the
International Cancun Airport and 20 minutes north of Playa del Carmen,
Mexico. The hotel is surrounded by the Caribbean ocean, the jungle, and
lays next to the quaint fishing village of Puerto Morelos, in the heart
of the Mayan Riviera.. The 120 deluxe rooms and the five suites
with one or two bedrooms reflect a Mexican contemporary style with
lively colors. All have breathtaking ocean views and are
disseminated in eight separate buildings. Each of the buildings has its
own sunroof terrace with Jacuzzi, bar and personalized concierge
service. The full service Spa offers massages and other pampering spa
treatments on the beach, terraces or sunroof. Other resort
amenities include an outdoor swimming pool, an ocean front whirlpool,
and a tennis court. For more information visit www.ceibadelmar.com
or call (877) 545-6221.
Earth Wisdom Retreats and
Pilgrimages
Central Cascades, Oregon
A pilgrimage is a spiritual journey seeking truth in response to
heartfelt yearnings or questions. In the spirit of anicent traditions,
individuals travel to sacred sites seeking vision, clarity, guidance,
or inspiration. Earth Wisdom Retreats provide a structure for
deepening ones relationship with Soul through a connection with the
natural world. The earth and nature are the guiding force behind the
process, and become the source for wisdom, vision, guidance, and
transformative process. Women’s Retreat to Oregon Central
Cascades, July 29–Aug. 6: Travel with a group of women through
the green and lush back-country of Oregon’s Central Cascades.
Experience mossy forests, volcanic mountains, rushing rivers and
towering waterfalls. Participants will camp together for a time, then
stay at the beautiful Log House Inn on the McKenzie River. This trip
includes whitewater rafting, hiking, kayaking, swimming & lots of
time for rest, relaxation and comraderie. May 2005: Joshua Tree
Nat’l Park Earth Wisdom Retreat. Call (510) 338-0135 or visit
www.aboutsoulworks.com.
Four Springs Retreat Center
Lake County, California
Four Springs was established as a retreat in 1955 and has become known
by people around the world as an inspirational setting for reflection,
study and personal transformation. It is the ideal place for personal
retreats, workshops and seminars. Four Springs is located on 280
secluded acres of woods in the foothills beneath Mount Saint Helena, in
southern Lake County. The lodge, cabins, art and meditation buildings,
library and seminar room, together with pool, grape arbor, meadows and
trails combine to create a refuge from daily concerns. There is lodging
for thirty in single and double occupancy rooms. All of the clear,
refreshing water comes from natural springs on the retreat. Four
Springs offers nourishment to the soul, space and time to discern inner
possibilities that might otherwise go unnoticed. For more information
call (888) 428-5189 or visit www.foursprings.org.
The Gathering
Big Bear, California
Journey to the Heart presents The Gathering: An Alliance of Elders,
Healers, and Wisdomkeepers, Sept. 9–12, 2004 in Big Bear, California.
Over the years, The Gathering has evolved from an event centered around
healers or medicine people working with individuals to a more
community-based event, working to promote cross-cultural awareness and
to provide a space for sharing knowledge across borders. The Gathering
provides neutral ground for all people to come together for all of our
relations, to insure that we do not lose the stories, myths, healing
traditions, and ceremonies that are an integral part of each village,
tribe or nation. This is the common thread that holds these cultures
together. There are people who work to save the rainforest, the whales,
eagles and the ocean. They are the keepers of the wisdom and sacred
medicine. They are asking to be heard. For information visit www.journeytotheheart.org
or www.alpinecamps.org
or call (800) 540-0471 to make reservations.
The Growing Edge Center
Big Sur, California
Poised on the cliff, over looking the exalted Pacific directly below,
The Growing Edge is a place of inspiration, magic and vitality--an
ideal
setting for rest and rejuvenation. Enjoy quiet space, panoramic views,
private beach cove, and miles of trails and pristine wilderness nearby.
Affordable Bed and Breakfast-style retreats, wellness programs, and
extended stays available year round. Small groups welcome. An organic,
continental breakfast is included. A communal kitchen is available for
those wishing to prepare meals. Services include: Psycho-Spiritual
Support; Ayurvedic Lifestyle Consultation; The Art of Self Care;
Massage and Steam Treatments; Introduction to Yoga and Meditation;
Doorway to the Wilderness. The Growing Edge offers the ideal balance
between personal engagement and quiet space for reflection. For more
information please call (831) 667-2366 or visit www.growingedge.org.
Hearts & Hands at Cider Creek
Albion, California
Hearts and Hands at Cider Creek is a unique, exclusive use retreat
center for workshop groups, families and friends, located a mile and a
half from the ocean on the beautiful Mendocino Coast. The five bedroom
1860’s farmhouse, expansive decks, and 1,000 square foot workshop space
with four Zen-style dormitory rooms offers a total of 20 beds.
Soak under the stars in the hot tub and relax and unwind in the
cedar sauna. The buildings are nestled in private gardens with lush
landscaping, all surrounded by five private acres with orchards,
meadows, and a sacred circle of towering redwood and fir trees.
Enjoy the peaceful, healing spirit of the center where careful
attention to detail, inside and out, has created a relaxing, gentle
sanctuary. Massage therapy and Watsu Aquatic Bodywork sessions are
available to further deepen your experience, and healthy, nutritious
meals can be arranged for groups. For more information call
(888) 87-HEART or visit www.heartsandhands.net.
Mount Madonna Center
Watsonville, California
The next time you are contemplating the need for a change of pace,
consider a stay at Mount Madonna Center. From its beginnings in 1978,
Mount Madonna has grown to become the largest spiritual retreat center
on the West Coast, drawing thousands of guests each year to its
beautiful location overlooking the Monterey Bay. The Center is
dedicated to providing an educational environment that fosters
self-development, spiritual inquiry, and education. In addition, Mount
Madonna Center serves as a residential community for about 100 people
who are dedicated to spiritual practices that stem from the tradition
of yoga, including postures, breathing practices, meditation, and
selfless service. Residents volunteer their time and energy to offer
classes, maintain the facility, and care take the property. The Center
is open year round and offers a variety of programs, residential
education opportunities, trainings, and retreats. For information call
(408) 847-0406 or visit www.mountmadonna.org.
Peru Sacred Adventures
with Star Riparetti
Star Riparetti has taken well over 20 trips to Peru since 1988, and
nearly every one is life changing. On these trips the group does
some wonderful, powerful meditations, and people change simply by
virtue of being with the stones, whether they ever meditate or
not. Nasario, our wise Shaman guide, blesses our journey. Walk through
the cobblestone streets of historical Cusco and see palaces,
temples, amazing stonework; feel the amazing energy of this beautiful
city. Drive through the Sacred Valley of the Incas to Chinceros,
and visit the Salt ponds of Maras. Enjoy a spectacular train ride
through the rainforest/cloudforest to the city of Aguas Callientes.
Spend time exploring the splendor of the magnificent site of Machu
Picchu. We are always willing to stop the bus for special events that
are occurring in the moment. Magic always happens. Next trip
dates are November 6-18, 2004. For more information visit www.staressence.com
or call (888) 277 4955.
Pleasant Valley Sanctuary
N. San Juan, California
Pleasant Valley Sanctuary is set amidst the rolling Sierra Nevada
foothills that line the Yuba River canyon. In addition to picturesque
views, meadows full of wild flowers, and a beautiful stream cascading
over countless waterfalls, the acreage includes a booming organic
garden, an orchard, a couple of very fine little round cabins and
platforms with furnished tents. It is a simply wonderful setting for
deepening your connection to Spirit and developing a steady practice of
spiritual disciplines and healthful living. Classes on wide-ranging
aspects of meditation, yoga postures, and spiritually focused living
are offered daily. Morning and evening meditations, gourmet vegetarian
meals, and kirtans (group chanting) are a regular part of the
experience. For more information visit www.pleasantvalleysanctuary.com
or call (530) 292-3089.
Rancho Encantado
Quintana Roo, Mexico
Rancho Encantado is an eco-resort on beautiful, tropical Laguna Bacalar
in Quintana Roo, Mexico. Serving individuals, couples, families and
groups who seek an alternative to huge resort hotels, Rancho Encantado
provides a tropical haven for ecologically-minded, culturally-curious
travelers, and for archaeological excursions, birding, lakeside
tranquillity and beautiful private casitas. After a day of trekking
through the jungle exploring nearly unknown Mayan sites or swimming and
kayaking on the lake, relax in their Jacuzzi under the stars,
surrounded by night-blooming jasmine. Get a massage from an expert
therapist in a thatched massage hut over the water. They can also
arrange private and small group excursions to little-known Mayan
archaeological sites and rainforest preserves, led by expert guides
using Rancho Encantado as a luxurious base. The resort is also an ideal
place for workshops, group retreats, yoga vacations, etc. For more
information visit www.encantado.com
or call (800) 505-MAYA.
River Canyon Retreat
Grass Valley, California
River Canyon Retreat offers the “Ultimate Cleanse” 10 Day Juice Fast
led by Len Watson from Maui. In a secluded natural location, doing
daily yoga, nutritional classes, hiking, Yuba River play, Shamanic
breathwork, organic fresh juices, an ideal atmosphere of support is
created for cleansing and rejuvenation. Personal retreats, raw food,
yoga, bodywork and concerts are some of the offerings at River Canyon
Retreat. They handle a limited number of guests in an environmentally
conscious atmosphere of solar power, alternative buildings, organic
gardens and orchard. It is their desire for every guest to have a
personal experience in nature away from the stressful busy world. Enjoy
the cool clear water, sand beaches and giant granite sunbathing
boulders of the wild and scenic South Yuba River. For further
information please call (530) 292-0171 or visit www.rivercanyonretreat.com.
Shambhala Ranch Retreat
Ukiah, California
Shambhala Ranch is a custom-built retreat and workshop center nestled
in 140 acres of rolling hills, located halfway between Ukiah and the
coastal town of Mendocino. The lodge is constructed of redwood, which
lends warmth to walls, beamed ceilings and trim throughout. There are
windows everywhere, letting in the sunlight and views of the
surrounding hills. The spacious meeting room, which can be used for
workshops, seminars, yoga, or indoor receptions, has its own sound
system, and opens onto a large deck and lawn. The bedrooms are light
and airy. The grounds include a spring-fed pond that’s excellent for
swimming, a large garden, and a redwood forest. Shambhala also provides
a pondside hot tub with a massage table under the trees, for the
ultimate relaxing experience. For more information call (707) 937-3341
or (415) 389-8787, or visit their website at www.shambhalaranch.com.
Sivananda Ashram Yoga Farm
Grass Valley, California
Sivananda Ashram Yoga Farm is a year round retreat, located on 80 acres
of beautiful, private land in the rolling foothills of the Sierra
Nevadas. We offer a warm, supportive place in which all are welcome to
discover the universal teachings of classical yoga, passed down,
undiluted, through a lineage of yoga masters. Our practice is rigorous,
involving a pure lifestyle, meditation, devotion, acceptance of
diversity, and recognition of the one spirit in all. The Ashram was a
favorite place of seclusion for Swami Vishnu-devananda, the founder,
and has been an oasis of retreat and contemplation for over thirty
years. The Ashram offers day, week, and weekend retreats, special
workshops, events, and great vegetarian food. Yoga Teacher Trainings,
daily classes, workstudy programs. For more information and a free
brochure call (530) 272-9322 or visit their website at www.sivananda.org/farm.
Spiritual Pilgrimages to Peru
and Machu
Picchu
CENTER of the SUN offers thoughtfully arranged sacred site itineraries
that enrich the heart and soul. Leading trips to sacred sites in
Central and South America since 1995, they dive deep into mystical
worlds with a strong focus on activating joyful yet profound spiritual
awakenings and to open to higher levels of awareness. Their intimate
group size offers a safe space for heartfelt transformation. Upcoming
trips include Peru on Sept. 14–29 to Machu Picchu,
Tambomachay, Saqsayhuaman, Sacred Valley, Ollantaytambo, Moray,
Cincheros, Agua Calientes, Pisac, Lake Titicaca, Silustanni, Amaru Meru
Inter-Dimensional Doorway, Island of Taquile, guided by Willaru Huayta
and Aluna Joy Yaxkin. Mayan Equinox in Guatemala on March 18–29, 2005
to Tikal, Yaxha, Uaxactun, Copan and Quirigua, guided by Aluna Joy
Yaxkin and Rob Underhill. For more information visit www.IncaSpiritTours.com
and www.MayaSpiritTours.com
or call (928) 282-6292.
Tibetan Buddhist Retreat
with Sogyal Rinpoche
With his remarkable gift for presenting the heart and spirit of
Tibetan Buddhism in a way that is both authentic and profoundly
relevant to the modern mind, Sogyal Rinpoche is one of the most
renowned teachers of our time, and the author of the groundbreaking
book, The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying. His upcoming retreat will
take place Nov. 26–Dec. 5, 2004 at Konocti Harbor Resort at Clear
Lake. The retreat will follow a basic daily format which will
include morning guided group practice, teaching presentations by Sogyal
Rinpoche and senior Rigpa students, afternoon study groups, and a
variety of training, discussion and practice sessions. Ample time
is set aside for meals, relaxation, and to enjoy the resort. Various
types of lodging are available, from individual rooms to one bedroom
cottages with fully equipped kitchens. There are also suites
available with lake views and hot tubs. For more information call (415)
777-0052 or visit www.rigpabayarea.org.
Tree of Life Rejuvenation Ctr
Patagonia, Arizona
The Tree of Life Rejuvenation Center is an innovative, educational,
spiritual retreat center and holistic medical “spa” committed to
healing and awakening. Founded and directed by Gabriel Cousens, M.D.,
an internationally celebrated spiritual teacher, holistic physician,
and author, the Center blends a unique, transformational alchemy of
ancient spiritual practices, modern holistic healing techniques,
live-food nutritional protocols, rejuvenating detoxification,
educational programs, and organic environmental technologies. Organic
gardens contribute to the gourmet, vegan-vegetarian, live-food cuisine.
Their beautiful, high-desert mesa in the Patagonia Mountains occupies
166 acres in Patagonia, Arizona. This vibrant setting with majestic
views of pristine mountains supports your discovery as you move through
Yoga, meditations, breathing exercises, hiking, sweat lodge,or just
taking time to relax. For more information, please call (520)
394-2520 or visit www.treeoflife.nu.
Trekking the Inca Trail
to Machu Picchu
Travel to Peru, South America in a spiritual adventure journey led by
Serenity Transformational Tours. Nourish your spirit in the
breathtaking High Andes and enter a magical world with time to enjoy
the natural splendour of the Inca Trail and explore the esoteric
mysteries of Machu Picchu. At the heart of every traveller is a
yearning for a world beyond the world we “know.” Aware of this,
one can make a quantum leap beyond common modes of travel to explore a
parallel journey, one that will transform the inner landscape of one’s
Being.Then the world becomes more personal, and one can find a profound
sense of connectedness. And purpose. This is an incomparable
pilgrimage for the person wanting more--something extraordinary--from
their travels. Next scheduled tours: Oct. 20–Nov. 3 2004; Apr 14–May 2,
2005. For more information visit www.transformationaltours.com
or call call (800) 944-2655.
Tropical Tantra Retreat
Costa Rica
Tropical Tantra is a week of celebration, sensual pleasure and Tantric
discovery in beautiful Costa Rica. This fourth annual retreat led by
Steve and Lokita Carter is a special Christmas and New Years
Celebration: December 25, 2004–January 1, 2005. Imagine the tropical
breeze caressing your skin, the lush foliage a feast for your eyes, the
warm sun melting away stress and tension. Can you think of a more
delicious way to celebrate Christmas and welcome in the New Year? This
week-long retreat integrates love, sex and spirituality, where
participants learn tantric techniques for loving and living, explore
tantric massage, play with rituals and discover the wonders of Costa
Rica. Both couples and singles wishing to deepen their intimacy skills
can look forward to a pleasurable, fun and life-enhancing week. For
more information call 877-982-6872 or visit www.ecstaticliving.com.
Vitality Fasting Retreats
N. California & Mexico
Vitality Fasting and Rejuvenation Retreats led by Ed Bauman, Ph.D. are
self-healing vacations held in a beautiful, pristine setting where the
air is fresh, the water pure, and the light clear. In the summer, they
are held in the mountains of Northern California, so that participants
can leave work, toxins and stress behind. In the winter, they are held
in sunny Mexico or other tropical venues. A fast provides the time to
reconnect with one’s healthy self, let go of bad habits and reclaim a
healthy diet and lifestyle. Fasting is a time-honored spiritual
practice that helps people let go of unwanted habits, creating wider
access to direct spiritual experience. Designed to cleanse the body,
mind, and spirit, the Vitality Rejuvenation program includes juice
fasting, gentle exercise, massage, meditation, relaxation, and fun.
Participants receive loving support to explore core issues around food,
body care, nourishment, and self-love. Fresh organic fruit and
vegetable juices, nutrient-rich broths, and herbal teas comprise the
daily fasting fare. For more information call (707) 795-1284 or visit www.baumancollege.org.
Wellspring Life Enhancing Ctr
Mt. Shasta, CA
People come to The Wellspring Life Enhancing Center to heal their body,
strengthen their mind, and enrich their spirit. Wellspring offers
individualized healing retreats and lodging in the life-enhancing
environment of Mt. Shasta. You’ll enjoy the magnificence of five acres
of pristine land amidst towering forest pines which comfort the spirit,
and free the mind and body to sources of well-being and healing.
Through our Integrated Health System, we educate people about the truth
of self-healing. We guide you in discovering your path to
wellness through our carefully blueprinted combination of natural life
enhancing techniques. Our experiential program of detoxifying and
nutritionally balancing your body will assist you in transforming
non-productive lifetime habits. For more information call (888)
551-1207 or visit www.healingretreat.com.
Women’s Journey to India
and Group Trek to Nepal
Join a group of twelve women, all different, yet all the
same--teaching,
learning, nurturing, and growing in the most awe inspiring
environment: India. Journey to India, October 7–22 for two weeks in
Kerala, the center of ayurvedia medicine and massage.
Experience National Parks, cooking classes, beaches and mountains,
temple hopping, shopping, and private yoga classes. For more
information visit www.womensjourneytoindia.com. We are also
offering a group trek in Nepal, Oct. 29–Nov. 12th. We will wind
our way through ancient villages and terraced farms, witness rare
plants and animal species, and stay in the comfort of the famous
Nepalese tea houses. The Ghorapani trail, in the Annapurna range,
offers a comfortable, slow beautiful five day trek, with the highest
point being 10,000 feet. These are small groups, so book now to assure
space. For more information call (707) 874-1938 or visit www.ghorapanitrek.com.
Women’s Quest Retreats
with Colleen Cannon
Women’s Quest Retreats provide a mixture of traditional and alternative
training methods. They empower women from the “inside-out” through
athletic endeavors, journaling, yoga, meditation and other activities.
Now in its 12th year, Women’s Quest is open to women of all ages,
backgrounds, and athletic abilities, from beginning walkers to seasoned
athletes. (Sisters, mothers, and daughters often attend together.) The
activities are supportive, friendly, and non-competitive. As a world
champion triathlete, Women’s Quest founder Colleen Cannon discovered
that physical activity is a powerful, underutilized tool for personal
development, balance and creativity. Upcoming: Adventures into the Body
& Soul retreats in Winter Park, Colorado July 6–11, July 13–18;
Adventure Horse Retreat in Steamboat, Colorado, July 26–31; Vermont
Adventure Retreat, Smuggler’s Notch, VT, Sept. 7–12; “La Dolce Vita”
Tuscany Retreat Sept. 24–Oct. 2; Tuscany Co-Ed Adventure Oct. 2–9. For
more information call (303) 545-9295 or visit www.womensquest.com.
A Woman’s Way Retreats
Sedona, Arizona
A Woman’s Way, located in beautiful Sedona, Arizona, provides a
space
and sponsors a process that assists women in discovering that they
already are the women they aspire to become. A Woman’s Way retreats
offer a unique opportunity for women to be guided by gifted
facilitators, each an expert in her field, in an intimate setting
surrounded by other women and supported by experienced staff.
Women
attend these retreats for many reasons--to look within, to reconnect
with their forgotten selves, to learn to trust their instincts, to
discover their creative potential, to find their unique path--but all
will find themselves inspired by a desire to learn and grow. With
between 20–50 women attending each retreat, there is ample time for
one-on-one attention, as well as time for solitude and quiet
reflection. For more information, please call (928)
282-7044, email info@awomansway.com
or
visit www.awomansway.com.
Yoga Journeys with Ulrika
Mexico, Thailand, Belize
A Yoga Journey is a great opportunity to get to know new yoga friends
while visiting magical parts of the world. Ulrika has been leading yoga
retreats around the world for the past six years including Belize,
Mexico and Thailand--and locally at Esalen Institute in Big Sur. Every
destination, international or local, is a journey to a pristine and
remote setting where the natural atmosphere is condusive to inner
exploration and a deepening of one’s yoga practice. Three healthy meals
a day are provided along with lodging, two yoga classes daily, plus
optional excursions. Immerse yourself in Anusara Yoga and Vinyasa Flow
Practice. All Levels are welcome, beginners through advanced. Upcoming
trips include: Thailand, Dec. 10–18, 2004 and Mexico, February 19–26,
2005. For more information visit www.yoga-journeys.com or call
(707) 942-6639.
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