How to Tell If Your Soul Could Benefit From a Personal Retreat
Sometimes the first sign you may need time away isn’t exhaustion, burnout or a desperate need to get away. Sometimes it’s simply a quiet thought that keeps returning: I want more. More inspiration. More excitement. More time that feels like yours. More connection to the parts of yourself that may have been sitting quietly in the background for years.
Vacation vs. Personal Retreat vs. Group Retreat: What’s the Difference?
Isn’t a personal retreat basically just a solo vacation? Well, not exactly.
How My Love for Retreats Began
My love of retreats didn't begin with a plane ticket, a beautiful hotel or even a weekend away.
Hotel del Coronado, California
Your home base: the iconic Hotel del Coronado, sitting right on one of Southern California’s most beautiful beaches.
The Library Hotel
If you've ever dreamed of spending a few days surrounded by books, quiet corners, and timeless charm, The Library Hotel offers an experience unlike anywhere else in New York City.
Summer Camp, Reimagined
The endless evenings that seemed to stretch forever. Riding bikes until dusk. Mini golf competitions that somehow felt like the Olympics. Ice cream melting faster than you could eat it. Catching fireflies in a jar—only to have them escape and end up glowing in your hair while everyone laughed. Falling asleep exhausted after a day spent almost entirely outdoors.
The Chanler at Cliff Walk
Perched along Newport Rhode Island's iconic Cliff Walk, The Chanler is the kind of place that invites you to slow your pace and simply take it all in. Wake to the sound of the Atlantic, sip your morning coffee overlooking the ocean, and spend your days wandering among Newport's magnificent Gilded Age mansions, charming harbor, coastal gardens, and charming New England downtown.
The Asticou Hotel, Maine
Tucked away in the charming harbor village of Northeast Harbor, The Asticou Hotel offers the kind of timeless Maine experience that feels increasingly rare. Surrounded by mountains, gardens, and the rugged beauty of Mount Desert Island, this historic hotel combines classic New England charm with easy access to the natural wonders of Acadia National Park.
Aurora Anguilla Resort & Golf Club
Where Stillness Meets Sea-inspire Clarity There are destinations that entertain you—and then there are destinations that clear you. Aurora Anguilla, Rendezvous Bay, Anguilla is firmly in the second category. Set on one of the Caribbean’s most serene islands, this refined beachfront retreat feels like a deep exhale you didn’t realize you were holding. Aurora Anguilla isn’t about doing more—it’s about finally hearing yourself think. The colors are soft, the pace is unhurried, a
