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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 meals, breathtaking views, time in nature – whether walking our trail, horseback riding, 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 everyday life – to slow down and give yourself time and space to breathe, to rest and reflect, and to ultimately redirect your life.
Getting underway for such a transformation requires inspiration and motivation 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.
Good health and wellness reflect a state of balance in mind, body and spirit. If you’re not feeling well, or if you’re having trouble maintaining a healthy weight, you are manifesting an imbalance in your life. Most likely, you need to slow down for rest and reflection and explore ways to nourish your whole self.
The focus of our holistic program is not so much about dieting or losing weight in the short term (though you'll likely lose a few pounds during your stay), but more about developing and implementing a long-term, Personal Wellness Plan which will allow you to achieve optimum health and harmony in your life. From this foundation, excess weight, along with other symptoms of imbalance, will begin to correct itself naturally.
During your 6-day Life-Balancing Retreat™ you will learn to:
- Detoxify and nourish your body with specific foods, herbal supplements, exercise, dry brushing and detoxifying spa services
- Balance your emotions (such as depression, anger, boredom or loneliness) with meditation, breathing and relaxation exercises
- Eat mindfully so that each meal becomes a delightful, soul-nourishing experience
- Open up energy pathways and balance food cravings with Qi Gong and Yoga
- Explore self-esteem, self-acceptance and body awareness through dialogue, guided imagery and deep relaxation
Your week at Mandala will include:
 Four (4) hours of individual clinical consultations. You may choose among counseling, hypnosis, or ayurvedic nutrition and life balancing sessions.
 Mandala Spa’s 2 ½ - hour Ultimate Renewal Detox Package which begins with dry brushing followed by an exfoliating body polish. Next, you’ll receive a massage with Bindi’s ayurvedic warm oil and then you’re wrapped in a cocoon to induce sweating. The treatment ends with a detoxifying herbal-mineral bath that invites the oil to penetrate deeply. The dry brush is yours to take with you.
Another 1- ½ hours of Spa Services of your choice.*
* We highly recommend Mandala Spa’s Sea Algae Wrap: Smooth and Detoxify with this fabulous mud wrap that features five varieties of beneficial sea algae. Following gentle exfoliation, this potent blend is applied to stimulate, moisturize and firm your skin while inviting you to deeply relax in a thermal wrap. Your 1- ½ hour treatment ends with the application of a deeply hydrating lotion.
Also included in your Retreat:
- Daily exercise opportunities - either Yoga, Pilates, Mindful Movement or walking our nature trail
- Two longer guided hikes at nearby Unicoi Lake Park or Smithgall Woods Recreation Area
- A Mindfulness Meditation Class
- Two, 2-hour support groups for dialogue and sharing where you might also enjoy tea, time outdoors, or creative therapies such as Mandala Drawing or Expressive Writing (no art or writing skills required.)
- A workshop on the Joy of Healthy Eating where you’ll be invited to explore your relationship with food and to approach your meals as sacred opportunities to nourish body and soul. You’ll learn the delights of conscious, mindful eating and then be invited to experience these first-hand by sharing a meal in silence
- A workshop on The Benefits of Detoxification and Cleansing.
(A Detoxification Program is available as an option for retreatants – please see details below).
Add-on Adventures:
Within minutes of our mountaintop, we have wonderful River Trips, Golf Courses, and Horseback Riding for your enjoyment. The river trips and horseback riding are offered in the daily schedule several times 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.
Dietary Choices for your Retreat:
1.Our Detoxification Cleansing Program (see description below) 
2. Three delicious, weight-conscious meals
per day
* Our fixed Menu choices vary according to the season and what’s fresh and available locally. We provide gourmet, vegetarian meals, along with chicken and fish options, using foods that are natural and organic and deliciously prepared.
3. Two Regular Meals and a Nutritious “COMPLETE” Shake for one meal.
* We offer a Detoxification Cleansing Program for those who choose this option. Detoxification helps the body cleanse itself of toxins and purifies major organs, the intestinal tract and the blood supply providing a good foundation for any weight loss or wellness program. We’ve carefully chosen products from the M’lis Company. These high quality products have been researched and refined for many years. They provide a natural process that:
- Rejuvenates your body from the inside out
- Boosts your immune system
- Increases energy and mental clarity
- Reduces dependence on unhealthy substances and
- Helps break bad eating habits.
We recommend either a two or 3-day cleanse to get your program started. On these days, you’ll be on a liquid diet, using a mixture of fresh lemon juice, distilled water, and pure maple syrup. These ingredients provide all the vitamins and minerals you’ll need for the duration of the cleanse.
In addition to the juice mixture, you’ll be taking herbal formulations contained in your M’lis 30-day Detoxification Kit. Three formulas – DETOX, CLEANSE, and FIBER provide everything your body needs to bring itself into balance in a gentle, effective way.
After your cleansing days, you continue to take your herbal products and choose either option 2 or 3 for the rest of your meals on retreat.
* Please note: While the detoxification and cleansing program is considered completely safe, you should consult your health care provider before the considering this option if you are presently under medical care, are on prescribed medication, are pregnant, over 65, or are currently on a weight loss program; also if you are obese, have heart or cardiovascular disease, kidney disease, diabetes or other types of serious medical problems. All participants need to be aware that we are not a medical facility nor do we have medical personnel on the premises or nearby so do check with your provider if you have any concerns. If you decide to skip the detox, you will still benefit completely from your retreat.
Linda L. Davis, MSW, will facilitate your experience. Linda has been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and psychotherapist since 1980. She is also a Certified yoga instructor and Hypnotherapist and has studied Ayurvedic Nutrition at the Wise Earth School in North Carolina. Linda has practiced and studied meditation, yoga and chi gung for most of her adult life and brings the wisdom and skills gained from these practices to her holistic approach to healing. With the assistance of Barabara Arnold, MSW, and the rest of Mandala’s caring, professional staff, she provides a safe and peaceful environment for you to grow and become healthier. |
Dates:
Our current programs begin on Sunday afternoon, (check in at 2:00 pm) and end on the following Saturday following breakfast.
We have availability in programs during August 24-30, September 21-27 & October 5-11.
The Fall dates occur during "leaf" season in N. Georgia - a particularly beautiful time to visit.
Coming soon: A 4-day retreat option
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Cost:
The full program as described above with:
1. Ground-floor, handicap accessible room - $2299 for Aug) $2399 (Sept & Oct)
2. Standard Rooms - $2469 (Aug), 2549 (Sept & Oct)
3. Jacuzzi Rooms - $2580 (Aug), $2680 (Sept & Oct) The ground floor room has a queen-size bed – all others have one King-size bed and can accommodate one or two guests. Room # 7 also offers an extra futon sofa-bed.
Our prices include the full program, lodging and taxes, meals and all gratuities for the spa and café staff. |
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General & Cancellation Policies:
We ask for a $400 deposit to hold your place in a program. 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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