Paradise Found: The Beautiful Reteats and Sanctuaries of California and the Southwest

These days when people want to "get away" they often look for more than just an overnight stay at a hotel. They seek somewhere beautiful, peaceful, and possibly spiritual - a place to rest and escappe from daily routine: a setting that invites serenity and nurtures reflection. What better region to find such solace and serenity than in the spectacular environs of California and the Southwest? Paradise Found features tweenty-five of the most gorgeous retreats and sanctuaries of California, New Mexico, Arizona, and Colorado. The book covers a broad range of retreats, from healing centers to Christian abbeys and Buddhist temples. Each welcomes guests of any age and faith, and all provide comfortable, affordable accomodations. A lively text by Stanley Young includes a colorful profile of each retreat with helpful information, includung customs, types of food served, descriptions of accomodations, and suggestions for making the most of a visit to these spectacular settings. Over 100 full-color photographs by Melba Levick capture the sanctuaries' inviting exteriors and tranquil interiors. From the relaxing hot springs at Esalen Institute on the California coast to the dramatic St. Andrews Abbey in the striking San Gabriel Mountains overlooking the Mojave Desert; from the cheerful, handmade prayer flags waving at the Lama Foundation in the mountain meadows of New Mexico to the renowened kitchen at Green Gulch Farm filled with the aroma of their famous, fresh-baked bread. Paradise Found offers a visual feast for travelers and spiritual seekers everywhere. --- from book's back cover