Retreat Articles - Features

The local community that campaigned to prevent the damming of the Mary River helps to make the area feel so welcoming.  Read more »

Climbing an active volcano, our adventurer battles hunger, nerves and Mother Nature herself to experience village life rarely seen by others.  Read more »

Spend a few tropical days amid noddy terns and nesting turtles on two jewels of the southern Great Barrier Reef: Heron and Wilson islands.  Read more »

Tropical playground Bali is also home to four women who are using their skills and talents to ensure it is a haven for everyone. Dogs included.  Read more »

The Italian eco-village of Damanhur has been following its own unique path with a strong focus on social experimentation and spiritual exploration.  Read more »

Mount Mayon and Marinduque Island in the Philippines are two little-known destinations where you can relax and appreciate nature without the crowds  Read more »

India's known for being colourful and chaotic, but Lee Atkinson discovers it is possible to chill out in meditation hotspot Pune.  Read more »

Protecting your skin is a two-step process: you need to focus on the internal health of your skin along with making smart choices about what to apply to the outside and cater for needs through different ages.  Read more »

Marine products contain a vast storehouse of ingredients that can bring health and wellbeing to the body and mind.  Read more »

Queensland’s Sunshine Coast is a destination that is tailor-made for a holiday to renew mind, body and soul.  Read more »

What better way to refresh and revitalise your spirits than by saving endangered animals or keeping important waterways clear from noxious weeds?  Read more »

Shelley Pryor, organic gardener at Gwinganna Lifestyle Retreat, demonstrates that maintaining a green and healthy lifestyle is a matter of growth.  Read more »

There are many different flavours to cleansing and detox. Learn about Koh Samui, Thailand's cool, clear purity.  Read more »

Enjoy the scenery as our writer paddles through Algonquin Park, Ontario, on a three-day canoe–camping expedition.  Read more »

Cellulite reduction, increased energy, boosted immunity and maybe even an extended lifespan with hardly any cost or effort? The proponents of dry body brushing make a compelling case.  Read more »

How do you know if a product is truly natural or organic?  Read more »

Panchakarma is a branch of Ayurvedic medicine concerned with cleansing the body of toxins. Read about one woman's expereince here.  Read more »

The Chinese approach to health and beauty remains one of the most popular in the world, and it all begins with energy and balance.  Read more »