Women's Weekend: Introspection and Relaxation

Several years ago, I had the enviable assignment of writing about Minerals Spa & Resort in Vernon. I got a massage, walked the grounds, enjoyed a wonderful meal and left refreshed and well-fed. Yes, the journalist's path can be torturous.

Anyway, that very pleasant experience is the reason I'm featuring the Women's Weekend at Minerals Resort & Spa as this week's "Great Escape." The event will take place on April 1-3 and is billed as “A retreat for women only" where one can "change your thinking, change your life” 

Activities will be led by therapist and lecturer Anne Quinn. Her first address to the group will be instructions on how to "begin to relax and let go of all of the "outer demands" and start to go within, for a weekend of relaxation and reflection." 

The remainder of the weekend schedule is filled with activities to inspire and recharge the energy of the group. Check out these seminar descriptions from the brochure:

• "What We Think About, We Bring About: Our thoughts create our reality. So, when we change the way we think, our outer conditions will change as well. In this session, we will learn how to replace worried, obsessive, negative and fearful thought with positive creative and loving thought."
• "When You Change The Way You Feel About Things, The Things You See Change: Often, we focus upon the things in life that annoy, anger and frustrate us the most–especially as it relates to those closest to us. As we learn to change and redirect the focus of our thought, people places and things around us will respond in kind, bringing a new peace to all of our relationships."
• "Popcorn and Movie Night ,"The Shift" with Dr. Wayne Dyer: A compelling portrait of three modern lives in need of new direction and meaning. "The Shift" explores the spiritual journey in the second half of life, when we long to find our purpose in the world.”

In addition, the weekend includes a mountain hike, shared meals and "unlimited access to Minerals Sports Club with indoor/outdoor heated pools, sauna, Jacuzzi, steam room, 45+ weekly fitness classes, yoga and more!"

All I can say is, "Wish I was going!"