What is a retreat?

Every retreat is different.

For some it is a time for peaceful reflection about one's life and faith.

For others it is a time of healing, using the resources of prayer, meditation, or ritual.

Yet others may use a retreat as a time for decision making or preparation for a major task.

And others may want to learn more about the mystical traditions of their religion and need instruction in techniques of prayer or meditation.

There are combinations of the above and an infinite number of variations because of the differences in people, their personalities, and their stories. Every religious tradition has seen value in being in retreat. At East Mountain Retreat Center we honor that strand in all faiths.