Group Retreats

I have never really thought about going on group retreats. Like most people, I tend to think of it as a solitary venture. Get with the program. There are lots of ways a group retreat is beneficial and fun.

Many people with the same interest enjoy getting away for a bit to pursue it. Church groups certainly do it. There are retreats for yoga, art, music, crafts, culinary arts, and writing. Whew, I am exhausted just thinking about it.

A lot of retreat centers now cater to class and family reunions. I'll bet that had not occurred to a lot of people. How about a wedding retreat? Most people cannot rent out an entire facility as Carrie Underwood did, but wedding retreat packages can be affordable. Everyone in one place, less stress for the happy couple.

Of course getting away for a spa retreat with a couple of your best girlfriends sounds like fun. Renting a house or villa in an exotic location is much more affordable if you split the cost with a group of friends or family.

I know a lot of families who are spread far and wide across the country. Why not choose a central location and have everyone come there. You won't have to pull out the sofa bed and inflatable mattresses. You won't spend all your time cooking and entertaining various family members. Someone else will make the plans and you will all just enjoy your time together.

If you belong to a club or service organization, you may find a retreat that reflects your interests and lets you learn new skills. The possibilities are endless.

 




 

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Spiritual disciplines emphasized as 12000 teens, sponsors converge at Winterfest - Christian Chronicle (blog)

Christian Chronicle (blog)
Spiritual disciplines emphasized as 12000 teens, sponsors converge at Winterfest
Christian Chronicle (blog)
Geared toward discipleship, the massive youth retreat features a cappella praise songs, dramatic skits, video presentations and interactive sermons. Youth groups from Churches of Christ in 27 states are focusing on spiritual disciplines at the 27th .

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Whitney Houston, who called Israel visit a 'spiritual retreat,' is dead at 48 - The Jewish Journal of Greater L.A.

The Jewish Journal of Greater L.A.
Whitney Houston, who called Israel visit a 'spiritual retreat,' is dead at 48
The Jewish Journal of Greater L.A.
Houston reportedly hoped the visit would help inspire her in creating a Christmas album and called the trip a EURspiritual retreat,EUR according to reports. No cause of death has been announced. The six-time Grammy winner had battled drug and alcohol .
Singer Whitney Houston, Dead at 48, Once Fell in Love With Holy LandAlgemeiner

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Sanchez and Holmes: Couples Retreat | thejetsblog.com
Sanchez and Holmes: Couples Retreat. by Steiny on February 3rd, 2012 at 3:38 pm. Rich Cimini spoke with Rex Ryan in Indianapolis today, where Rex noted that Mark Sanchez and Santonio Holmes are planning a vacation to repair their ...


TBS Orders 35 Episodes of Top-Rated Sitcom "Tyler Perry's For Better Or Worse"
The series will return to its Friday night timeslot this summer...


Talk - 'Meditation Is One Part of Freedom: Are You Interested in the Others?' - Arizona Daily Wildcat

Talk - 'Meditation Is One Part of Freedom: Are You Interested in the Others?'
Arizona Daily Wildcat
He leads meditation retreats and gives public talks around the United States. Kolvig has a particular interest in EURgrassroots dharma,EUR building spiritual community in democratic, non-authoritarian ways. He also leads retreats in the wilderness; .

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Build It and They Will Become Angry - Rio Grande Sun

Build It and They Will Become Angry
Rio Grande Sun
If the retreat is constructed, guests will pay between $85 and $95 a night for double-occupancy rooms, prices Martinez said are on par with other spiritual retreats in the state. He said the retreat will be strictly nonprofit with all proceeds going .
Local news in brief, Feb. 16, 2012Santa Fe New Mexican.com

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Edmonton couples savour the magic in memories of wedding proposals
This marriage proposal had it all EUR a candlelit dinner for two in a private room at the Art Gallery of Alberta, magnificent floral arrangements, champagne chilled just so, a cellist playing the couples favourite song, even a photographer discreetly standing by to capture the moment on film...


 




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