If you are a busy workman, workwoman, or a parent with his/her hands full, then I’m sure at some point that you might have wanted to just “get away” for the weekend. If you are a resident in Illinois, there is plenty of options of where you could go for a weekend trip. Of course, first you have to find somebody to watch you children for a day or two, but once that has been scheduled, it’s time to start planning your mini vacation. While you may miss your children like crazy, or feel just a bit guilty leaving your work behind, when you come back, your stress free soul will definitely thank you for taking some much time needed off.
If you are looking for more of a spirit reconnection or would like to gain a personal connection within yourself again, then you might try the Spiritual Retreats which you can try out at the Techny Towers Conference and Retreat Center. It is near Chicago O’Hare airport. You can join this retreat with a group of people or come on your own as well. They will welcome all denominations, so it doesn’t matter what your faith is. There is also two chaplains who are available for spiritual direction along with three different chapels that are set upon the peaceful grounds of the retreat center. Techny Towers offers 50 guestrooms with private baths and comfortable sleeping areas. There is also an onsite dining service for those wishing to dine at Techny Towers. You can enjoy dining indoors or a summer picnic. The retreat center will do their best to make you feel at home and make your stay as comfortable as possible. If you would like to make reservations or find out more about the Techny Tower Conference and Retreat Center, you can visit their website at: http://www.technytowers.org/ .
Another retreat in Illinois which is for women is located in Woodstock, Illinois. Bundling Board Inn is a complete woman’s retreat that offers massage therapy. It is only three blocks away from the quaint village square where you can find craft shops, gift stores, and apparel stores as well. It’s theme is a Victorian style atmosphere with plenty of comfortable rooms that are decorated with antique furnishings and fresh flowers. All of the rooms are non-smoking and each one comes equipped with private bathrooms. After a great night of sleep and relaxation, you can wake up with the old home smells from breakfasts of long ago. Bundling Board Inn serves home-baked breads and muffins on their breakfast menus. Women can come here on their own for a peaceful trip or bring some of their girlfriends to go shopping, attend the local concerts at the Opera House, or even take their try at the golf courses too! Bundling Board Inn also offers special little packages for you to do such as Death by Chocolate Slumber Party, Quilting Weekend (make sure you bring all of your sewing friends!), Mad Hatter’s Tea and Overnighter, or a 50’s Slumber Party. If you are in need of some fun and time away from home and week, Bundling Board Inn is a great place to start your weekend away either on your own or with some of your favorite gal pals. If you would like more information about making rservations here, then you can visit their website at http://www.bundlingboard.com .
There is of course many other kinds of retreats to find in Illinois, but these two offer unique events, and a setting in which you can come home too as well. With a little research, and some great user reviews, you will find the retreat of your dreams for a mini vacation that can leave you feeling rejuvenated for the upcoming week ahead of you. When it’s just a little time that you need to take a “breather,” visit one of these retreats to have your weekend get-away just for a moment.
