Out in nature and unplugged! A different sort of getaway. I'm often asked by my mindfulness course participants, "what's it like to go on a retreat?" and "Why go on a retreat?" I started going on meditation retreats about 8 years ago, starting with a weekend stay where beginners were welcome. This first retreat set me on my mindfulness journey and I haven't looked back. I've been going on retreat twice a year ever since. Typically a retreat includes periods of silence, vegeta