Sanctuaries, The Complete United States: A Guide to Lodgings in Monasteries, Abbeys, and Retreats - Paperback
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Language:EnglishPublisher:iUniverseISBN-13:9781440181603ISBN-10:1440181608UPC:9781440181603Book Category:ReligionSize:9.00 x 6.00 x 0.74 inchesWeight:1.0714Product ID:SCH2SXGF8P
Complete Guide to Monasteries, Abbeys, and Retreat Centers Across America
This comprehensive travel guide features 127 carefully selected monasteries, abbeys, and retreat centers throughout the United States. Each location offers guests a peaceful sanctuary for reflection, meditation, and spiritual renewal.Multi-Faith Spiritual Destinations
The guide covers retreat centers from diverse spiritual traditions including Catholic, Protestant, Buddhist, Jewish, Hindu, Sufi, and Quaker communities. Whether you're seeking a silent meditation retreat, contemplative prayer experience, or simply a quiet place for personal reflection, this directory connects you with authentic spiritual spaces.Diverse Locations and Settings
Featured locations range from seaside monasteries with ocean views to mountain retreats high in the peaks. Properties include historic mansions donated to religious orders with manicured gardens, minimalist Zen temples, and rustic cabins nestled in forest settings. Each venue maintains its unique character while offering warm hospitality to visitors.Trusted Resource for Contemplative Travelers
The New York Times recognized this guide as "the Michelin guide of the retreat set," highlighting its value as a trusted resource for those seeking authentic spiritual accommodations. The book provides practical information for planning stays at these sacred spaces, helping travelers find the right environment for their spiritual practice or personal retreat.What You'll Find Inside
Detailed listings include location information, spiritual tradition, accommodation types, and the unique characteristics of each sanctuary. The guide helps readers identify retreats that match their specific needs, whether that's structured programming, silent retreats, or independent contemplative time.Perfect For
Spiritual seekers exploring different traditions, individuals planning personal retreats, meditation practitioners looking for quiet spaces, travelers interested in alternative lodging experiences, and anyone seeking respite from daily life in contemplative environments.About the Authors
Marcia and Jack Kelly are New York-based writers who have extensively traveled to monasteries and retreat centers throughout their journeys. Their firsthand experience visiting these spiritual spaces informed this comprehensive guide. The authors also compiled recipes and blessings from their travels, published in their books "One Hundred Graces" and "Heavenly Feasts."Language:EnglishPublisher:iUniverseISBN-13:9781440181603ISBN-10:1440181608UPC:9781440181603Book Category:ReligionSize:9.00 x 6.00 x 0.74 inchesWeight:1.0714Product ID:SCH2SXGF8P
Marcia and Jack Kelly are writers who live in New York. Over the years they have chosen monasteries and retreats as stopping places on their travels. As they visited these places, they collected recipes and mealtime blessings, which became the books "One Hundred Graces" and "Heavenly Feasts."
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Complete Guide to Monasteries, Abbeys, and Retreat Centers Across America
This comprehensive travel guide features 127 carefully selected monasteries, abbeys, and retreat centers throughout the United States. Each location offers guests a peaceful sanctuary for reflection, meditation, and spiritual renewal.Multi-Faith Spiritual Destinations
The guide covers retreat centers from diverse spiritual traditions including Catholic, Protestant, Buddhist, Jewish, Hindu, Sufi, and Quaker communities. Whether you're seeking a silent meditation retreat, contemplative prayer experience, or simply a quiet place for personal reflection, this directory connects you with authentic spiritual spaces.Diverse Locations and Settings
Featured locations range from seaside monasteries with ocean views to mountain retreats high in the peaks. Properties include historic mansions donated to religious orders with manicured gardens, minimalist Zen temples, and rustic cabins nestled in forest settings. Each venue maintains its unique character while offering warm hospitality to visitors.Trusted Resource for Contemplative Travelers
The New York Times recognized this guide as "the Michelin guide of the retreat set," highlighting its value as a trusted resource for those seeking authentic spiritual accommodations. The book provides practical information for planning stays at these sacred spaces, helping travelers find the right environment for their spiritual practice or personal retreat.What You'll Find Inside
Detailed listings include location information, spiritual tradition, accommodation types, and the unique characteristics of each sanctuary. The guide helps readers identify retreats that match their specific needs, whether that's structured programming, silent retreats, or independent contemplative time.Perfect For
Spiritual seekers exploring different traditions, individuals planning personal retreats, meditation practitioners looking for quiet spaces, travelers interested in alternative lodging experiences, and anyone seeking respite from daily life in contemplative environments.About the Authors
Marcia and Jack Kelly are New York-based writers who have extensively traveled to monasteries and retreat centers throughout their journeys. Their firsthand experience visiting these spiritual spaces informed this comprehensive guide. The authors also compiled recipes and blessings from their travels, published in their books "One Hundred Graces" and "Heavenly Feasts."Marcia and Jack Kelly are writers who live in New York. Over the years they have chosen monasteries and retreats as stopping places on their travels. As they visited these places, they collected recipes and mealtime blessings, which became the books "One Hundred Graces" and "Heavenly Feasts."
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