In a previous article we touched on the importance of the parasympathetic nervous system and this week we need to talk about the other side. Our “Fight or Flight” response is a powerful physiological reaction to stresses. If you have ever had an encounter with a dangerous animal or have been skydiving you probably know…
The Perfect Retreat Location in New York Located in the scenic Southern Adirondack Mountains in Diamond Point, New York Camp Walden’s summer retreat center offers everything you need for a successful corporate retreat, youth retreat, yoga retreat, family reunion, band or cheerleader camp or virtually any type of group event. Camp Walden offers accommodations for…
Dating is a part of the human mating process whereby two people meet socially for companionship, beyond the level of friendship, or with the aim of each assessing the other’s suitability as a partner in an intimate relationship or marriage. It can be a form of courtship consisting of social activities done by the couple.…
The barber’s trade has a long history: razors have been found among relics of the Bronze Age (around 3500 BC) in Egypt. In ancient Egyptian culture, barbers were highly respected individuals. Priests and men of medicine are the earliest recorded examples of barbers.[citation needed] Men in Ancient Greece would have their beards, hair, and fingernails…
In the US, the primary competitors to local bike shops are the mass merchants such as Wal-Mart or Target, representing 73% of the units and 36% of the dollars in 2007, full-line sporting goods stores such as Dick’s Sporting Goods, multi-sport stores such as R.E.I., representing 7% of the units and 9% of the dollars…
Texas Retreat Center with Something for Everyone Celebrating its 50th anniversary, Camp Champions has consistently ranked among the top camps in the U.S., and has become one of the most popular retreat centers in Texas. Situated on 80+ acres along the shores of beautiful Lake LBJ in the Texas Hill Country, Camp Champions offers overnight accommodations…
A Retreat Center Marketing Tactic that Works Remember Yellow Pages? Businesses listed their contact information for a basic fee and sometimes paid extra for bolded listings and even more for featured ads. No business that wanted to grow chose not to have at least a basic Yellow Pages listing. For 20 years we spent…
Day-long meetings often mean lots of sitting – we all know the feeling of wanting to get up and stretch after a long period in a chair. In our last article in this series on keeping up the group energy, we’ll explore the mind-body connection. If you missed the previous two articles, be sure to…
Spring Retreat Ideas What better time to plan a retreat than the beginning of spring? It’s the time for change and renewal, whether the need for more daylight hours or more rain to nourish and cleanse the earth. The days become longer and warmer, plants begin to grow and many changes in the environment become…
With dual responsibilities as a marketing and recreation manager for our 3rd generational family retreat center, I am tasked with coming up with programs and activities to attract guests and keep them entertained. I am always on the hunt for something that will improve the guest experience… and our bottom line. That is why I…