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About two thirds of the people who use All About Retreats as a resource are meeting planners and/or group facilitators. This article is for you.

In your profession or business, you are a leader. The very nature of what you do commits you to ensure the comfort and safety of the people who will attend a meeting, retreat, program or workshop, especially if it is residential or off-site. If you are a meeting planner, you will likely attend this event and manage it.

If you are a facilitator, you will not only attend, you will teach and/or lead. You carry a double edged sword, because you select or approve the choice of venue for your program; you are also presenting the content and will be in the limelight start to finish. More for you later … Continue Reading »

I’ve just been reviewing the current retreat program offerings on All About Retreats and was astounded to see such a small inventory. But what I see is quality! My heart is drawn to the retreats that are offered at Peace Village in Haines Falls, New York, not far from Albany!

James and I have registered for one of their programs in October. Believe it or not, we have not attended a group retreat in the past few years! Not for lack of interest, but time and money have been directed into other things …. and I admit as the economy gets softer, that often means basics only!

Peace Village offers programs to the public on a donation basis, or pay what you can afford … Continue Reading »

This Way That WayHow many of us believe the idea that we have a specific “life purpose” and are trying to “find it”? Not to over simplify, but didn’t that concept define The New Age 90’s? Seems many of us began searching for a teacher, guru, or therapist, or discovered the Hokey Pokey (OH … THAT’s what it’s all about!) to take us to our Life Purpose, ending our (deep sigh…) wandering through the Desert of Unknown.

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greenmeeting.jpgDepending on your location and facilities, competition for group business has become fierce! In the last decade, small retreat and mini-conference centers have popped up like corks on a lake. There are an abundance of choices for groups from 10 to 75 guests, especially in California! Do you want to know how to be a stand out facility and attract the business to your place? Continue Reading »

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