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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 over 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 Betty Greene, LPC 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 or who choose accomodations other than the Inn here) are also welcome to register for either option. If you are interested in our Program and are unable to match our dates, or if you 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
- One "creativity" session (with a variety of possible activities such as creative journaling, mandala drawing, collaging, or vision-boarding (no artistic abilities required
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. A gourmet breakfast is provided at the Inn and does include meat options.
- 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
- 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, Biking Adventures, Horseback Riding and more for your enjoyment. .
~ 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 with check in at the Inn at 2 p.m. and dinner at 6:00. The 4-day program ends on the following Thursday after breakfast. The 6-day program ends on the following Saturday after breakfast.
We may be able to accomodate other dates for your retreat - please feel free to ask. |
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Cost:
The Commuter Option Program is for those who live nearby, or may choose other accomodations than the Inn next door. This cost Includes the full program and lunch on each day.
* Cost for 4-Day Commuter Program - $745
* Cost for 6-Day Commuter Program - $1180
The Four-Day Residential Program with accomodations at the Inn:
* Ground-floor rooms – $1478 May 1 to Sept. 11, $1558 Sept 11-Nov. 3rd (Octoberfest and "leaf season" rate)
* Mountain View Rooms - $1580, May 1 through Sept. 11, $1660 Sept 11 - Nov. 3rd
* Jacuzzi Rooms – $1750, May-September 11, $1830 Sept. 11 - Nov. 3rd.
The Six-Day Residential Program with:
* Ground-floor rooms - $2320 May-Sept. 11, $2440 Sept. 11- Nov. 3rd.
* Valley View Rooms – $2492 May- Sept. 11, $2612 Sept. 11 - Nov. 3rd
* Jacuzzi Rooms – $2608 May- Sept. 11, $2728 Sept. 11 - Nov. 3rd
There are two ground floor rooms. Room # 2 is handicap accessible and has a queen-size bed and room number #1 has 2 twins – all others have one King-size bed and accommodate one or two guests. Room # 7 also offers an additional futon bed.
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 as you begin our program. program.
We will send you a start-up packet when you register that will tell you about products and food choices you might start before coming.
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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