We've taken a short break from writing entries...  The summer is always busy, but the end of summer always seems the busiest. This last weekend I got together with a few guys for a men's retreat.  You'd think as a person who promotes retreats, works for retreat centers, and lives at retreat center...  I'd go on a retreat every so often.  Whatever the excuse maybe I don't go on very many retreats.

Our event was simple...  We have a group of guys who have at one point or another crossed paths with and be...

There is something about taking time away in an atmosphere that stimulates people to listen, rest, talk and refresh. This kind of experience can be therapeutic for tired bodies and frazzled nerves.

A good way to start answering that question is to ask “Who is this retreat for?”, “What are their needs, their wants, and their interests?” Often we assume we know the needs and wants of a particular group of people and then set about design...