Friday, December 9, 2005

Relaxation is the Key to Success at The Art of Rest Retreats for Busy Women

Relaxation is the Key to Success at The Art of Rest Retreats for Busy Women

The Art of Rest is a unique company that provides weekend retreats for busy women who need to unwind, decompress and reconnect with the deeper rhythms of life.

Lakewood, CA (PRWEB) August 2, 2004

Imagine a weekend with nothing to do, except to relax, or take an early morning walk, or an afternoon nap, or a refreshing swim. Picture a place where you can explore your creative side and delight in delicious mealsÂ… that you donÂ’t have to prepare.

The Art of Rest™ is a unique company that provides weekend retreats for busy women who need to unwind, decompress and reconnect with the deeper rhythms of life.

Each Art of Rest retreat is hosted at a gorgeous destination that is carefully selected to satisfy all the senses by weaving beautiful surroundings with creative activities, captivating music, and delicious food. Past retreats have found guests taking in the sunrise at a retreat center located in the high desert, or indulging in spa treatments, and steaming saunas at an exclusive beach resort. The retreats are much more than a weekend vacation or a day at the spa. They are transformative experiences designed to uplift the mind, spirit, and body. ItÂ’s what happens on the inside that really sets the Art of Rest experience apart.

The next scheduled event will be held on October 1-3 and is entitled “The Art of Rest-What Turns You On!” This rejuvenating retreat is all about reconnecting with your passion and living the life that you’ve always wanted to live. It will be held at the beautiful Temecula Creek Inn. Author of There is No Them, Dawn Holman, will speak on igniting your passion, and Gail Samuelson, Life Coach and Owner of Spa for the Spirit will lead the group through passion arousing exercises, sure to bring clarity and vision to those looking for a ways to create a more satisfying life by connecting with their passion.

Company founder, Jordan Mercedes says that the idea to give women a well-deserved break from the stress of everyday life was prompted by her own experience. “I was working sixty-hours a week planning and marketing promotional events for the book publishing and music industries. At the same time, I was writing a column for a music magazine and volunteering for a non-profit organization. I loved my work, but I was exhausted most of the time. I didn’t know how to schedule time to relax. As a result, I was literally working myself to death – and I didn’t know how to stop.”

Ms. Mercedes realized that she was not alone. Many of her friends and colleagues were also working long hours and not taking enough time to replenish “the well.” That’s when she made the decision to use her experience as an event planner to create restful weekend retreats that would show other women how to relax and take some much-needed time for themselves.

Activities at past retreats have included yoga, aerobics, digital photography, art and an evening concert. Throughout the weekend, guests have the opportunity to attend useful “rest-stop” gatherings where featured speakers encourage them to adopt a more restful lifestyle. By taking the time to stop and smell the flowers, guest will discover that life can be more meaningful, enjoyable, and even more productive.

At The Art of Rest, each woman is on her own journey to rest and rejuvenation. Some women participate in all the activities; others simply find a private spot to stretch out by the pool. The important thing is to make the weekend entirely yours. This is your chance to relax, have fun, and tune out the world.

The schedule includes a custom designed five star, gourmet menu of five meals, an art class, a session on healthy skin care by Pure and Simple Inc., aerobics a digital camera lesson, and wine tasting. The registration fee, which includes lodging (double occupancy) all meals, complete use of the facility, workshops, speakers, wine tasting and special music is $455.00. Space is limited to 30 guests.

The Art of Rest has just launched its new website, www. theartofrest. com. Here, guests will find information on upcoming retreats, recommendations on restful places and things, book and music reviews, and interviews and articles. The Art of Rest website is dedicated to building a community of support for busy women. The company, with roots in Southern California will be expanding nationally hosting the first out of state retreat near Atlanta, Georgia in the spring.

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Contact: 

Jordan Mercedes   

The Art of Rest

P. O. Box 3144

Lakewood, CA 90711 

(562) 920-0017

(562) 881-4024 

Info@theartofrest. com