The good retreat guide - Stafford Whiteaker

Most of us at some time or other long to find a place where the business, noise and stress of the world will not intrude - a place which nurtures the spirit and gives us a chance to be at peace. By going on a retreat you have a chance to get away from it all, reflect on your life and relationships - even gain a new vision - and return home refreshed. The Good Retreat Guide explains:--The purpose of a retreat--What you do on one--The different kinds, including meditation and contemplation--How some have themes, eg painting, walking, gardening and music--The benefit of spiritual exercises--More than 500 places you can go on a retreat in Britain, Ireland, France and SpainStafford Whiteaker shows that if you are looking for new values, an alternative to materialism or simply some rest, relaxation and the deepening of your spiritual awareness - then this book will be an essential guide.'Vital breaks from the pace of work' Time Out'I feel rested and refreshed after reading this calm, come-hither compendium' Christine Hardymen, Telegraph Magazine'Invaluable-details hundreds of retreats - most very reasonably priced - in Britain and Europe' Here's Health 'A vast selection of places to go to restore the mind and spirit' Harpers & Queen'An inexpensive way of finding peace' Guardian