MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Sometimes the best way to learn and grow is to not say anything at all. We’re talking about silent retreats with Father Stephen Vrazel with St. Vincent de Paul Parish. How does ...

MORRISTOWN — As I soaked in the autumn sunlight, a lone leaf slow-danced from its branch down to a reflecting pool, where koi circled a gently trickling fountain. I was in a picturesque garden, ...

Searching for some peace and quiet on your next vacation? Look no further than your local convent. These getaways appear to be gaining traction around the country, as people turn to religious centers ...

A week in silence may sound like a dream to anyone drained by the constant stimulation of modern life. But the reality of a silent retreat can be far from what you might imagine. Beyond the immediate ...

Naomi Paine is an artist who doesn't make a living from her paintings and sculpture. When she graduated in 1987 with an art degree from Messiah College, she came away with the conviction that art and ...

Private and directed silent retreats are available at this suburban home owned by the Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ, a religious order of Catholic women. Retreats start at $45 per night, and include ...

ISANTI, Minn. — When Minnesotans think of a trip up north, many might envision a night full of friends, laughter and maybe a little bit of wine while sitting near a lake. But Belinda and I recently ...

An architect’s rendering of the new house that will be built at the Demontreville Jesuit Retreat House in Lake Elmo. The one-level house will include 10 bedrooms, each with a private full bathroom.

Americans seeking relief from hectic daily lives are increasingly exploring a tactic monks and nuns and others have practiced for millennia: being quiet and listening. Leaders from a variety of ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. If you work for a living, your life is most likely filled with noise. From the time your alarm goes off in the morning to the time you go ...