Omega Institute for Holistic Studies
The Omega Institute focuses on spiritual growth and self-awareness, as well as health and wellness through the mind-body connection. To try to help their conference and retreat participants de-stress, they’ve made their 195-acre headquarters, located in the Hudson Valley, NY, a peaceful oasis from a hectic world. I wouldn’t mind oasis-ing with some of their upcoming lecturers, like Mia Farrow and Robert Kennedy, Jr., or visiting their center in Costa Rica.
Vallecitos Mountain Refuge
I think the scenery alone at this refuge in the Rocky Mountains of northern New Mexico is a spiritual retreat. It is set on a 135-acre wildlife refuge and mountain sanctuary. In addition to courses on mediation and contemplative practice, they also offer workshops in mindfulness-based leadership for those practical change makers.
It’s almost calming just to know these places exist.
