Wanderlust World Wanderlust World Taking time for yourself does not have to mean spending a fortune at a luxury spa. Pennsylvania has numerous retreats that allow you to focus on mental, physical and spiritual health while also keeping spending in check. If visiting a budget health retreat in Pennsylvania appeals to you, there are a variety of options to choose from whether your primary interest is fitness, weight loss, yoga, meditation or just taking some time off.
Nourish your inner self with a visit to Pendle Hill in Wallingford, Pennsylvania, just a short drive from Philadelphia and accessible by public transportation. The yearly schedule of retreats, most of which are three or four days long, includes topics such as Quaker practices, writing, goddess worship, physical healing and coping with grief. Most of the retreats cost approximately $285 per participant for a stay of several nights, including meals (2010 rates). Those seeking a retreat experience may also book bed-and-breakfast accommodations at Pendle Hill without participating in an organized program for as little as $70 per night.
Pendle Hill
338 Plush Mill Road
Wallingford, PA 19086-6023
610-566-4507
pendlehill.org
Angelspring Farm emphasizes a holistic approach to well-being, combining such elements as massage, nutritional counseling and meditational practice, all in a farm-like setting in Fayette City, Pennsylvania. The staff of professional counselors and health experts can design a customized plan specific to your wellness needs, or choose among a variety of group classes and activities at your own whim. Off-season packages start as low as $125 per night (2010 rates).
Angelspring Farm Wellness Retreat
789 Brownsville Rd.
Fayette City, PA 15438-1115
724-938-2301
angelspring.net
For those seeking spiritual health and wellness, Kirkridge Retreat Center offers a venue for prayer and meditation in the Christian tradition. With a focus on Christ-centered spirituality and proximity to nature, this retreat facility in Bangor, Pennsylvania has a schedule of annual gatherings and conferences for participants to foster their inner beliefs, with topics ranging from yoga to group dynamics to the pursuit of peace. Group rates as of 2010 are approximately $115 per person per night.
Kirkridge Retreat Center
2495 Fox Gap Rd.
Bangor, PA 18013
610-588-1793
kirkridge.org