Questing for a retreat type environment in a controlled setting where
one can be alone or with a support group, where one can read and
reflect time-to-time yet inter-act with others other times.

Good food and a private sleeping room are essential.

Please note:  you are not limited by any insurance requirements.

I will pay cash to the retreat and offer $50.00 for this service.

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Request for Question Clarification by tisme-ga on 19 May 2003 18:29 PDT

In what country, province/state or geographical area would you like us to look?

tisme-ga

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Clarification of Question by jbjon-ga on 19 May 2003 18:50 PDT

Hey:

Forget my bitching in an email to Goggle, I was saying you proveded me
no way to clarify but now see this button, SORRY!

Locations of retreat preferences:  mid west, south west, or florida
but really any USA place UNLESS there is a world class place in the
Caribbean.

Thanks,

john

PS I will t tell goggle I made a mistake.

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Request for Question Clarification by tisme-ga on 19 May 2003 19:42 PDT

Hello jbjon,

I started to do some research for you but quickly realized that I had
better ask you for more clarification before continuing.

There are a staggering amount of different types of retreat spots with
many different services and features.

For example, do you prefer a small retreat vacation home, or are
looking for more medium large sized hotels? Are you looking to get
away from the modern luxuries of tv or for a modern full service spa?
Do you want a kitchen available, a variety of restaurants or a menu in
the resort? What price range are we talking about here? How many days?
Do you prefer something by a river, in a woods, or in a smaller
community? What kind of people would you like to meet? Are you
bringing a pet with you? How many potential spots would you like a
researcher to come up with?

What I recommend you do is to take your time, and in great detail
describe the PERFECT Getaway Vacation that you envision for yourself.
Go into as much detail as possible and ensure that nothing is left
out. For the posting price of $50 the researcher who gets to answer
your question will be happy to search extensively and find the perfect
dream spot/vacation for you.

If I am completely off in asking you to do this, or the above
variables do not really matter either way, please let me know how many
potential spots you want me to find for you.

tisme-ga

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Request for Question Clarification by czh-ga on 19 May 2003 21:13 PDT

Hello jbjon-ga,

I agree with tisme-ga. The more information you can give us about the
type of retreat experience you’re looking for, the more likely we’ll
be able to help you. I recently answered a question about healing
retreats for another customer. Take a look at it and it will give you
some ideas of the type of information that makes it possible to find
you exactly what you’re looking for. I’m eager to help you with your
quest.

http://answers.google.com/answers/main?cmd=threadview&id=194850
Seeking Healing Retreat In Southern California

czh

Hi! Thanks for the question.

Our fist two links discusses the most notable retreat spots in the US
according to different objectives. These articles mention religious
retreats but it could also be a place of just pure quiet time.

“Religious Retreats” (I think the ones suggested here are nice picks
for you.)
http://www.findthedivine.com/articles10.html

“The religious retreat as a form of vacation” (this article is
appropriate for family or group retreats)
http://www.msnbc.com/news/794262.asp 

In order to get a better coverage on different retreat spots or
centers in the US, I am listing here different retreat directories.
Most of the directories have descriptions of the different centers
that could help you make a decision while others have links to the
center’s website or lists the contact numbers.

Spiritsite.com (1st list)
http://www.spiritsite.com/centers/centers1.shtml 

Spiritsite.com (2nd list)
http://www.spiritsite.com/centers/centers2.shtml 

All About Retreats: Retreat Centers and Conference Centers
http://www.allaboutretreats.com/centers/centers.html 

Find The Divine
http://www.findthedivine.com/states/frameRetStates.html 

Google Retreat Centers Directory
http://directory.google.com/Top/Society/Religion_and_Spirituality/Christianity/Travel/Retreat_Centers/

Open Directory
http://dmoz.org/Society/Religion_and_Spirituality/Christianity/Travel/Retreat_Centers/

Yahoo Directory
http://dir.yahoo.com/Business_and_Economy/Shopping_and_Services/Religion_and_Spirituality/Instruction/Retreats_and_Conference_Centers/

Retreats International: US list
http://www.retreatsintl.org/list.htm 

Men’s Retreats
http://www.menstuff.org/resources/resourcefiles/retreat.html 

Women’s Retreat Centers
http://www.episcopalchurch.org/women/six/spirituality_centers.htm 

My Christian Web
http://www.mychristianweb.com/guide/Travel/Retreat_Centers/index.shtml

Christian Retreat Centers
http://www.worship-arts-network.com/OCretreatcenters.html 

Narda Centers
http://www.nardacenters.org/memberlist.html 

Lutherans Online
http://www.lutheransonline.com/servlet/lo_ProcServ/dbpage=page&mode=display&gid=01004013600966604287375161

United Methodist Church
http://umc.org/locator/ministries/camp.htm 

Association of Benedictine Retreat Centers
http://www.osb.org/retreats/ 

Catholic Retreat Centers
http://www.thecatholicspirit.com/advertisements.php?article_type=Retreat%20Centers

Buddhist & Catholic Retreat Centers
http://www.geocities.com/retreatctrs/  

Yoga Retreat Centers
http://www.yogasite.com/yoga%20retreats.html 

Search terms used:        
"retreat centers" list guides reviews
            
I hope these links would help you in your research. Before rating this
answer, please ask for a clarification if you have a question or if
you would need further information.
            
Thanks for visiting us.             
            
Regards,             
Easterangel-ga             
Google Answers Researcher

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Request for Answer Clarification by jbjon-ga on 20 May 2003 09:40 PDT

Hi:

I like where you are going with this.

No pets, river or lake o.k. but not imperitive, family style simple
meals prefered, want to stay a month at least.

Nutrition and/or substance abuse counseling o.k. OR spiritual
mentoring.

Want a place conducive to reading, exercising, meditating away from
night life and alcohol.

Small or large doesn't matter.

john

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Request for Answer Clarification by jbjon-ga on 20 May 2003 15:51 PDT

Hi

I am new to this and need some guidance.  Someone please tell me how
to do this.

I can never opt in to provide the clarification.

I am seeking a place to get away from booze and people and things that
cause me to want to drink.

Looking for a supportive place not necessarily but not to exclude
rehab centers.

But I want a place where I can pursue my own reading interests and
exercise and be supported by those who want the same things.

Please tell me how to do this.

And please don't just say go to answer or question page.

Please tell me how to do this.

john

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Clarification of Answer by easterangel-ga on 20 May 2003 17:33 PDT

Hi again jbjon-ga and thanks for asking a clarification before
providing a rating!

I have considered your situation fully and framed my original answer
according to your needs. I will now tell you how to do this.

1. Get a retreat facility wherein you can have a choice of being alone
by yourself at one time or at your choosing you can join a group. For
example you can have the mornings and afternoons all to yourself and
then the evenings you would like to join a support group.

2. Next join a retreat center in which the values and ideas are very
familiar to you so you won't be distracted by the novelty of a
cultural tradition. One way to do this is to go to a retreat center
whose religious beliefs are familiar to you like a retreat spot for
christians, catholics, muslims, hindus, jewishs, buddhists, etc.

3. In joining a religious retreat that is familiar to you, you can
have the peace and quiet and the support groups that you seek at the
same time.

That is why I emphasize that the first two articles are very important
to you since thety explain these things.

"While the centers are as unique in their personalities as snowflakes,
they do share common elements. Many welcome both individuals and
groups. The two most popular approaches are directed retreats, where
you spend the time on your own, checking in with a spiritual guide
perhaps once a day; and thematic retreats, where there are often
speakers and discussion groups centered around a theme. Couples'
retreats are also increasingly common. Most centers interweave periods
of silence with group interaction."

In the article, the following retreat centers provides both directed
(the ones appropriate for you) and thematic retreats.

Our Lady of Florida Spiritual Center, 1300 U.S. Highway 1, North Palm
Beach, FL 33408; 561/626-1300, . Costs: Weekend: Suggested donation
$75 a night, single room, bath shared with one person, three meals a
day
http://www.ourladyofflorida.org

Jesuit Retreat House, 5629 State Rd., Parma, OH 44134; 440/884-9300.
Houses 58. Costs: Weekend: $130 includes all meals, private single
room, shared bath; Weekly: $270 ($45 per night) for six nights, three
meals a day.
http://www.jrh-cleveland.org

The Community of Living Water, 6702 E. Clinton St., Scottsdale, AZ
85254; 888/627-5631. Costs: Individuals pay $65 per night for a
private room and bath, three meals; Couples pay $110 per night, six
meals; Groups are $84-$106 for weekends (includes meeting rooms and
audiovisual equipment, plus meals).
http://www.sierranet.net/~living

http://www.findthedivine.com/articles10.html

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The reason I directed you to the retreat centers is for you to have
choices. Some of the directories I provided have pictures and
descriptions of the retreat homes. One website you will like which I
also provided above is from All About Retreats.com. I will list the
appropriate pages here so you will immediately go to the pictures with
info pages.

Northern California
http://www.allaboutretreats.com/centers/norcal.html

Sierra Mountains
http://www.allaboutretreats.com/centers/sierracal.html

Central California
http://www.allaboutretreats.com/centers/centralcal.html

Southern California
http://www.allaboutretreats.com/centers/socal.html

Colorado
http://www.allaboutretreats.com/centers/colorado.html

New Mexico
http://www.allaboutretreats.com/centers/newmexico.html

Washington State
http://www.allaboutretreats.com/centers/washington.html

Missouri
http://www.allaboutretreats.com/centers/missouri.html

Texas
http://www.allaboutretreats.com/centers/texas.html

Massachusetts
http://www.allaboutretreats.com/centers/massachusetts.html

New York
http://www.allaboutretreats.com/centers/newyork.html

Pennsylvania
http://www.allaboutretreats.com/centers/pennsylvania.html

Virginia
http://www.allaboutretreats.com/centers/virginia.html

West Virginia
http://www.allaboutretreats.com/centers/westvirginia.html

Florida
http://www.allaboutretreats.com/centers/florida.html

North Carolina
http://www.allaboutretreats.com/centers/northcarolina.html

Hawaii
http://www.allaboutretreats.com/centers/hawaii.html

I hope that my clarification enriches my original answer. In case you
still have a question regarding this matter please just ask for
another clarification.

Best Regards,
Easterangel-ga

Exactly what I wanted.

I will be back soon with more questions.

Hello jbjon-ga,

I was working on your question and didn’t get a chance to post my
answer. You might as well have some of the information I gathered.
Here are some retreat centers in the Caribbean with a recovery
emphasis since you said your top choice was “a world class place in
the Caribbean.” With the wealth of resources easterangel-ga gave you,
you should have ample choices to meet your every preference. Enjoy!

czh


http://www.eomega.org/omega/travel/d3f934bda5cd2de787a63301f01393b9/
Your Stay at Maho Bay, St. John in the U.S. Virgin Islands
Omega's programs offer you the flexibility to plan your own time. You
can start every morning with a yoga or movement class. Or you may
prefer a solitary walk along the white sand beach. Or simply sipping
your morning coffee surrounded by the exquisite beauty.

http://www.eomega.org/omega/travel/c02faf99d419495ff5f6ed159a986a01/ 
Omega Rest & Relaxation Week 
Omega in Costa Rica at the Sueño Azul Resort
Perhaps you are accompanying a friend or family member, or you just
want some rest and relaxation yourself. During an R&R week your
schedule is flexible. Use Sueño Azul's services at your own pace. Meet
other guests. Go on an excursion. Or take some time for yourself.

http://www.samasati.com/
Nature Retreat
Puerto Viejo - Talamanca - Costa Rica
Samasati is an exquisite retreat facility situated on 250 acres of
virgin tropical rainforest overlooking the Caribbean Sea in the
marvelous country of Costa Rica. The artful balance achieved within
its environment makes Samasati Nature Retreat an ideal destination for
nature lovers, group activities, or the individual, to experience
physical, psychological and spiritual renewal.

http://www.lubahati.com/index.html
Luba Hati (Belize, Central America ) is designed for those who
treasure the peace and tranquility of the surrounding area. We have
tried to preserve as much of the natural environment as possible. The
buildings were designed around the existing trees and only the smaller
shrubs were actually cleared. The result - a completely natural
setting. Offers a selection of retreats.

http://www.in-site.com/sonrise/
Sonrise Beach Retreat
A unique and affordable Eco-Tourism experience awaits visitors to our
secluded 18 acre Tropical Nature Reserve Resort/Sanctuary surrounded
by thousands of acres of undeveloped coastal paradise to explore! Far
from the hustle and crowds of tourists, Sonrise is one of Jamaica's
first true Eco-Tourism developments on one of the last unspoiled
untouched stretches of Jamaica's north coast.

http://majesticjourneys.byregion.net/
Majestic Journeys Bonaire is a spiritual oasis in todays busy world.
Located on the untouched, unspoiled island of Bonaire, Netherland
Antilles, Dutch Caribbean. Our clients will experience a variety of
healing treatments while enjoying the beauty and nature of this hidden
island jewel.The center is 118 sq.meters facilty accomadating groups
of 25-35. The sessions are balanced between workshops at the center
and seaside activities.A peaceful approach through conection with
nature is the center of our healing philosophy.Beautiful affordable
accomodations nestled in a serene enviroment are available. Our
clients may choose from a variety of activites:From Meditation
classes, Reiki treatments,different massage therapy, music
therapy,energy classes/sessions/treatments,spiritual awareness
lectures, aroma therapy,self development classes, yoga sessions,
hiking, fishing, snorkeling, scuba diving, caving to simply relaxing
in a hammock under a palm tree.The total experience will leave every
guest refreshed, renewed and reunited in mind, body and spirit.
http://www.thehartcenter.com/recovery_centers.html 
~ Links to Recovery Centers, Counselors, and Mental Health Resourses ~
This is a long list of retreat centers with a recovery emphasis

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