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If you’ve decided to let go of cigarettes, congratulations! We’re glad to offer professional support and assistance for your life-changing decision.
 Mandala Wellness Retreat and Spa is a small, beautiful retreat in the peaceful mountains just north of Atlanta. We provide everything you need to accomplish your goals — first-class accommodations, simple and delicious mostly- vegetarian meals, breathtaking views, time in nature — whether walking our trail, star-gazing or simply relaxing on the deck - along with a well-designed program of individual and group sessions, therapies and treatments to support you in becoming healthier.
If you’re ready to improve and enhance your health and well-being, we invite you to step away from the hectic pace of your everyday life - to slow down and give yourself the time and space to breathe, to rest, to reflect and to ultimately redirect your life.
Getting underway for such a transformation requires inspiration, motivation and courage on your part. Once you’re here, our experienced, professional staff will help you continue to grow these qualities while providing warm support and guidance.
To the entire staff at Mandala - Wow! What classy people and
services. To Kathy, Gail and Linda, Thank you all for your loving
support! The food, the "Ultimate Renewal" massage package
and kinds words from everyone were just what I needed in my
venture to be a non-smoker! Thanks. I really hope to be back.
.....Brenda Caton
Linda L. Davis, MSW, will facilitate your experience. Linda is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with nearly 30 years of clinical experience in helping people become healthier and more fulfilled in their lives.
Also a Certified Hypnotherapist and Yoga Teacher, Linda provides a variety of skills and techniques to help you give up cigarettes once and for all. After becoming an ex-smoker herself in the mid-l980’s, Linda has worked privately, in group and corporate settings, and in collaboration with the American Lung Association to help other people quit. With the assistance of Barbara Arnold, MSW, and the rest of Mandala’s experienced staff, our retreat provides a unique opportunity for you to let go of your addiction in a supportive,caring and beautiful environment.
Mandala offers two quit smoking program options for your consideration. The first, and the one most highly recommended, is our 6-day Life Balancing Retreat, and the second is a a 4-Day Option during the first 4 days of the longer program. Commuters (those who live within driving distance of Mandala) are also welcome to register for either option. If you are interested in our Program and are unable to match our dates, or prefer a solo experience, we may, on occasion, be able to accommodate your request. Please call or write for further information.
The Four-Day Life Balancing Quit Smoking Retreat This retreat includes the following clinical services:
- 3 hours of individual Counseling, Hypnosis and/or Nutrition and Lifestyle Guidance
- 1 Hour of Stress Reduction and Progressive Relaxation Classes, and
- Two Support Groups (with a variety of possible activities such as creative journaling, mandala drawing (no artistic abilities required..:), or taking a walk at the nearby lake.
Your retreat also includes:
- Three Delicious Meals a Day. Our cafe' features gourmet vegetarian dishes along with chicken and fish options. Our meals are created with natural, organic, and locally grown prouduce whenever possible.
- Daily Exercise opportunities including yoga, qigong, mindful movement, walking the nature trail, or optional outings for longer hikes or horseback riding or river rafting
- Mindfulness Meditation Class
- Information on herbal and homeopathic products that will support your giving up and staying free of cigarettes
- Mandala Spa’s Ultimate Renewal Package for Detoxification, and
- Plenty of free time to rest, journal, read, relax or perhaps sign up for an adventure!
The Six-Day Life Balancing Quit Smoking Retreat
This retreat includes all of the above clinical services PLUS:
 2 additional hours of Individual Counseling, Hypnosis or Nutrition and Lifestyle guidance
2 Additional Hours of Spa Services of Your Choice
Optional Add-on Adventures
Within minutes of our mountaintop, we also have wonderful River Trips, Golf Courses, and Horseback Riding for your enjoyment. The river trips and horseback riding are offered in the daily schedule twice each during retreat weeks.
~ Two options from Wildwood Outfitters are offered – A rafting trip on a gently flowing river section or a slightly more challenging adventure. (summer months only).
Prices range from $49 to $69 per person depending on which equipment is chosen (raft, canoe or kayak). * Minimum of 2 people required.
~ Or you might choose a trail ride at Sunburst Stables.
A 1 ½ hour Mountain View ride is offered for $49
* Minimum of 2 people required.
Golf can be arranged at Innsbruck Golf Club. Green fees are $39 during the week and $49 on the weekends. Our local gym facility is also available at $5 per visit. Please inquire at Mandala’s desk.
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Dates:
Our current programs begin on Sunday afternoon at 3 pm. The 4-day program ends on the following Thursday after breakfast. The 6-day program ends on the following Saturday after breakfast.
We have availability for this program during:
August 24-30, 2008, September 21-27 and October 5-11. |
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Cost:
The Commuter Option Program:(Includes the full program and lunch on each day.)
* Cost for 4-Day Commuter Program - $1030
* Cost for 7-Day Commuter Program - $1535
The Four-Day Program with:
* Ground-floor, handicap accessible room – $1595 (Aug) ,$1645 (Sept & Oct)
* Valley View Rooms - $1723 (Aug), $1783 (Sept & Oct)
* Jacuzzi Rooms – $1840 (Aug), $1900 (Sept & Oct)
The Six-Day Program with:
* Ground-floor, handicap accessible room - $2440 (Aug), 2540 (Sept, Oct)
* Valley View Rooms – $2696 (Aug), $2796 (Sept, Oct)
* Jacuzzi Rooms – $2866 (Aug), $2966 (Sept, Oct)
The ground floor room has a queen-size bed – all others have one King-size bed and accommodate one or two guests.
Our prices include the full program, lodging and taxes, and all meals. Gratuities for the Spa and Café staff are included. |
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Our Approach
Mandala's Quit Smoking Program offers a holistic approach to overcoming your addiction.
Our peaceful environment is very healing in and of itself, and the support offered by activities such as hiking, strolling, yoga, journaling or enjoying a therapeutic massage, along with counseling and hypnosis, and healthy, delicious meals all take the "edge" off the process of letting go of cigarettes.
Past participants have often remarked that quitting was much easier than they ever imagined it could be.
A recent MSN poll, reported that 3 out of 4 former smokers quit by going "cold turkey." We were pleased, and not surprised, to read this because that's what we've found works best also. If you come to our program, please plan to smoke your last cigarette before you arrive. If you'd like to use patches or gum, or methods to gradually withdraw before your retreat, that's fine - just plan to be ready to let go of those too before you begin our program.
Some clients have had success with a prescribed medication called Chantix. It is meant to continue for some time after you quit, so if you choose this method, you'll continue it through your program.
We DO have herbal and homeopathic aids and teas available for purchase here at Mandala. We will also send you a start-up packet when you register that will tell you about products and food choices you might start before coming as well.
General & Cancellation Policies:
We ask for a $400 deposit to hold your place in a program (with the balance due upon arrival). You may send a check or call our front desk with a credit card.
We realize that making a decision to come to a Life Balancing Retreat requires a commitment of both time and finances on your part. Since our facility is quite small, we need to be sure that each person who wants to attend is able to do so and that we keep our costs as low as possible. Therefore our cancellation policy is as follows:
If you notify us more than 2 weeks from the start of the retreat, we’ll refund your deposit minus a $100 fee. For notice given 14 days or less from the start of the retreat there will be no refund. Also, we cannot offer refunds for late arrivals or early departures.
In the remote possibility that weather prevents a retreat from taking place, (February and March can bring light snow to our area) we will, of course, offer an alternative date or a full refund – your choice. |
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