Mother's Day Retreats: From Luxurious to Spiritually Fulfilling Getaways

A retreat - a time to relax and reflect - can be as short as an hour or as long as you want. There is no more special treat for Mother's Day than a retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, a time to just kick back and relax and be the one who is getting pampered for a change. Take a look at these special Mother's Day retreat ideas from around the country. Every one of them is different, from a spa experience for a day to a weekend in the mountains, from a Native American retreat, to a religious retreat in the county. There is something to fit every Mother's idea of peace and quiet and, in some cases, the family can come along as well. Doesn't mom deserve something special and unusual?

Le Petite Retreat is a great place for the mom who cannot get away for a weekend. But a day here will feel like a full vacation. They have a large variety of Mother's Day specials from massages for two- dad can get a break too- that start at $140 per person all the way up to a real day of luxury, the Secret Spa Package at $440. They are located at 331 N. Larchmont Blvd.
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If mom likes yoga, then consider the Raja Yoga Retreat for a special Mother's Day retreat. They welcome mom and anyone else who wants to come with her. It is a chance to explore yoga as more than exercise and meditation, but as a complete lifestyle. They are located on 40 acres of secluded farm land at Chappell Hill midway between Austin and Houston on Highway 290. You can purchase the package right from the site.

There is no more beautiful place on earth than the Blue Ridge Mountains of Northern Georgia. At the Bears Den Luxury Cabin Retreat you can bring as much of the modern world with you as you want- your lap top for instance- and spend the Mother's Day weekend at a mountain retreat as a family. You can spend as much time as you want in your own rustic cabin or at the lodge enjoying the company of the rest of the guests. There is something very peaceful about the mountains and mom and everyone else will return refreshed and ready to tackle whatever comes up. Call them at 407-977-3294 or 407-314-0633.

The Retreat Spa at 8449 West Commercial Blvd Tamarac, Florida 33351 (954) 724-8555,(877) 387-3281has some great Mother's Day retreat deals this year. The packages range from one and a half hours of luxury for $100 up to a full day, 5 hours for $289.

A religious retreat, such as that offered by the Loyola of the Lakes Jesuit Retreat House might be just the ticket for mom to reconnect with her inner-self. The theme this year is Mother's Day Weekend Chocolate Retreat. The price is very reasonable at $145 for the weekend, everything, including the chocolate, included. They are located at 700 Killinger Road Clinton, Ohio 44216-9653.

Native Americans have a special way to celebrate Mother's Day and it is open to every one. Crossing Worlds has a special Mother's Day retreat for Saturday and Sunday. Mom can get in touch with Mother Nature as well as herself. You can contact them at P.O. Box 3288 , Sedona, Arizona 86340 1-800-350-2693 for quick info, Main number: 928-203-0024