Gay retreats offer the ideal chance for those who are feeling tired and drained to find peace and fulfillment. Most people need a holiday at some time in the year. With the pressures of modern life this has become even more important. If you are gay and have experienced discrimination your need might be greater than some. There are a variety of places that are ideally suited to gay retreats. All you have to do is choose where you want to go.
There are a variety of different types of gay retreats you can experience. There are many organized retreats that you can go on that feature seminars, yoga, meditation and many other activities. If you would prefer to be a little more independent then there are a number of travel companies that organize vacations away to various gay friendly locations.
If thought provoking and informative seminars, lectures and workshops are what you are looking for then you could try Hamilton Hall. This beautiful building is the only gay run and gay owned center for retreats in the whole of Europe and also offers party weekends. This means it is ideally suited for both party animals and those seeking peace and education.
Noosa Cove on the North Queensland coast is a beautiful small town that is a gay friendly paradise. The area boats a national park that is filled with bushland, forests and lakes and you are guaranteed to see animals including koalas if you are lucky. The beaches that are so plentiful in the area are not only clean and warm but are also ideally suited for surfing and swimming if you like your sports.
Whether you like your luxury or prefer your surroundings a little more simple and rustic there will be an organized retreat to suit you. There are retreats that run any number of sorts of programmes from erotic exploration to philosophical discussion. There are retreats with such facilities as saunas, jacuzzis, spas and beauty treatments. These facilities also offer fine dining as well as other extras. On the other hand there are places that are run along more simple lines.
Costa Rica is a tropical paradise that offers everything from a lively nightlife with restaurants and discos to lush rainforests, beautiful beaches and entrancing and majestic volcano’s. The area has a number of gay friendly tour operators that can help you plan your holiday. The deep sea fishing in Costa Rica is particularly good and well worth a try. Surfers won’t be disappointed either as the surf breaks are particularly good.
For something a bit different you might want to try the Dhanakosa retreat. The retreat is situated in the stunning Scottish highlands and is run by Buddhist monks. The retreat is based on the idea that irrelevant of race, gender or sexual orientation everyone can find spiritual fulfillment. Weekends specifically for gay men are run. These are based on the Buddhist path of ethics, meditation and wisdom.
Whatever your situation, whether you feel under pressure at work or in your family or if you are in the process of ‘coming out’ you probably feel in need of a break away from it all. Whether you prefer partying the night away or hiking through a tropical paradise, with a little bit of searching you are sure to find the right place for gay retreats.
Gay tours to gay retreats help written by Howie Holben. He is the dreamer behind Spirit Journeys, a gay travel association. Spirit Journeys provides gay tours all over the planet.