It seems summer is the best time to retreat from the world and escape the stresses of everyday life. But what do we do when we return from vacation more tired than before we left?

Maybe we need a One Woman Retreat.

For many years, I planned women’s retreats, brought in amazing speakers, created relaxing themes and I loved helping to nurture and refresh other women’s hearts, but I wasn’t so good at taking care of my own.

So a few years ago I experienced the pure joy of a one woman retreat. It wasn’t something I was immediately comfortable with, and it took some time for me to acclimate to giving myself permission to exhale. But the reward left me recharged and refreshed for months.

I slept…read…walked…slept more…ate…sat on the beach…journaled and practiced finding moments of serenity in the midst of trying to get in touch with myself.

“Nowhere can a woman find a quieter or more untroubled retreat than in her own soul.”

It’s been too long since my last retreat. It seems the theme of personal retreats is making a comeback throughout many blogs. Whether for an afternoon, a day or a weekend, a one woman retreat is a perfect way to refresh and reconnect with ourselves.

The end of summer is quickly approaching, but there’s still time to be intentional and plan some time away. In case you’re like me and need a little direction, check out these resources and ideas from some wonderful bloggers.

Enjoy, and be sure to grab the retreat guides and enjoy the 5 Day Video Series!

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