My 40th birthday present to myself is to run away for several days by myself to indulge in restful solitude, nature walks, spa treatments and room service. I live in Oregon and am considering the coast, but could also be talked into Washington/California, or places other than the beach. Price is no object, but would prefer it to be within driving distance of Portland. Requirements and preferences within...
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posted by lilnublet
on Feb 18, 2013 -
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I am looking for a combo fitness retreat/all inclusive resort. Does such a thing exist?
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posted by shownomercy
on Jul 14, 2011 -
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Help me find a weekend retreat somewhere in the Pacific Northwest. I'll be by myself and ideally, but not necessarily, would like to learn some sort of new skill.
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posted by halogen
on Mar 10, 2011 -
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Help me retreat from NYC. Where can I get away from it all next weekend -- and go somewhere without wifi and or cell reception?
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posted by Ralston McTodd
on Dec 5, 2010 -
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I'm hurting after a breakup, and am lucky enough to be leaving tomorrow for just over two weeks on Salt Spring Island. For about half that time, I will be alone and mostly isolated. How can I best use this period of solitude to reflect, refresh and heal myself?
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posted by yellowbinder
on Oct 4, 2010 -
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Help with productive vacation ideas? Of all the things to avoid, I have been putting off taking vacation and now suddenly the summer is slipping away...
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posted by messica
on Aug 17, 2009 -
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I'm interested in going to a buddhist monastery or retreat for two weeks to a month. Preferably somewhere in the northeast US.
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posted by hazyspring
on Mar 19, 2009 -
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My wife and I are looking for a "boot camp" to learn to play electric guitar. Can you recommend any kind of retreats, workshops camps, schools, that offer intense one- or two-week e-guitar training in a pleasant, vacation-like surroundings?
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posted by lord_yo
on Aug 30, 2008 -
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My boyfriend, our two small dogs, and I would like to take a weekend trip in the Boston area soon... We want cost-effective, swimming opportunities, quaintness, dog-friendly, nature...
Any suggestions?
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posted by lalalana
on Jul 30, 2008 -
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I'd like to spend a week or two of vacation in a kind of "intellectual retreat". Let me rephrase that and try to make it less pretentious - I want to get away from it all and read/write in peace. Please help me find a suitable place.
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posted by falameufilho
on Jun 15, 2008 -
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Looking for personal retreat/solo vacation ideas, combining meditation, fitness, and relaxation. Could also use some tips on how to plan such a vacay. Any ideas?
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posted by NikitaNikita
on Jun 13, 2008 -
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