Retreat In Vermont
So we have established that vacations are good for you (see posts below). I just returned from a retreat in the Northern Kingdom of Vermont that fully recharged my batteries!
The place is called Bald Mountain Retreat and it is exquisite.
What is a retreat anyway?
Retreat is temporarily removing oneself from one's usual environment and habits. A retreat can be taken for spiritual, stress, health, lifestyle, or social purposes. A retreat can either be a time of solitude or a community experience. Some retreats are held in silence, and on others there may be a great deal of conversation, depending on the practices of the host facility and the participants. Retreats are often conducted at rural or remote locations, either privately, or at a place like an ashram or monastery. Some retreats for advanced practitioners may even be undertaken in total darkness, a type of retreat practice in Tibetan Buddhism. Spiritual retreats allow time for reflection, prayer, or meditation. They are considered essential in Buddhism. Retreats are also popular in many Christian faiths.
My retreat to Bald Mountain included lots of quiet time, meditation, hiking, fasting and brilliant conversations with our kind and entertaining host, Dr Dave. Dave is a retired Naturopath/homeopath and an adept yogi. We dialoged about the nature of illness, pain and disability and wellness. Dave accompanied my partner and I on two hikes, the more arduous one to the peak of Bald Mountain.
Here is a link to a highly recommended, very rustic retreat center: Bald Mountain
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