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| '''''Retreat Centers''''' are places operated with varying levels of [[material]] infrastructure, but all alike in serving as a place for [[truth]] seekers, pilgrims, [[worship]]ers, [[meditation|meditators]], e.g. anyone devoted to the [[adventure]] of a [[spiritual]] life. At retreat centers, the [[time]] and [[space]] available is usually spent in [[reflection]] and [[contemplation]], and not infrequently punctuated with celebratory music, dancing, and singing. There are as many such centers as varied as the persons who visit. With the advent of the [[Internet]], there are available online directories for persons looking for a place near them, wherever in the world they may be. Just a few are listed below. | | '''''Retreat Centers''''' are places operated with varying levels of [[material]] infrastructure, but all alike in serving as a place for [[truth]] seekers, pilgrims, [[worship]]ers, [[meditation|meditators]], e.g. anyone devoted to the [[adventure]] of a [[spiritual]] life. At retreat centers, the [[time]] and [[space]] available is usually spent in [[reflection]] and [[contemplation]], and not infrequently punctuated with celebratory music, dancing, and singing. There are as many such centers as varied as the persons who visit. With the advent of the [[Internet]], there are available online directories for persons looking for a place near them, wherever in the world they may be. Just a few are listed below. |
| ==Directories== | | ==Directories== |
− | [http://www.findthedivine.com/ Find the Divine] | + | *[http://www.findthedivine.com/ Find the Divine] |
− | [http://www.allaboutretreats.com/ All About Retreats] | + | *[http://www.allaboutretreats.com/ All About Retreats] |
− | [http://www.expandretreats.com/ Internet's Directory of Retreats] | + | *[http://www.expandretreats.com/ Internet's Directory of Retreats] |
− | [http://www.retreatsonline.com/ Retreats Online] | + | *[http://www.retreatsonline.com/ Retreats Online] |
− | [http://www.retreatfinder.com/ Retreat Finder] | + | *[http://www.retreatfinder.com/ Retreat Finder] |
| ==Recommended== | | ==Recommended== |
− | [http://www.kirkridge.org/ Kirkridge Retreat and Study Center] | + | *[http://www.kirkridge.org/ Kirkridge Retreat and Study Center] |
− | [http://www.vallecrucis.com/ Valle Crucis] | + | *[http://www.vallecrucis.com/ Valle Crucis] |
− | [http://www.stmaryssewanee.org/ St. Mary's Sewanee] | + | *[http://www.stmaryssewanee.org/ St. Mary's Sewanee] |
− | [http://www.unity.org/aboutunity/unityVillage/ Unity Village] | + | *[http://www.unity.org/aboutunity/unityVillage/ Unity Village] |
− | [http://www.maryjoseph.org/ Mary & Joseph Retreat Center] | + | *[http://www.maryjoseph.org/ Mary & Joseph Retreat Center] |
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| [[Category: General Reference]] | | [[Category: General Reference]] |