Our lives are filled with external and internal noise.
From the moment the alarm clock goes off in the morning, through the roar of traffic, to the static noise of the workplace, there's no end.
That's where weekend retreats come into the picture.
They don't have to cost a lot of money, involve hyped weight loss plans, or offer the promise of catching a glimpse of a celebrity.
The only thing a relaxation retreat really needs is the company of good friends, and a chance to unplug from the electronic world.
Instead of dishing out hundreds of dollars and travelling to a remote location somewhere, why not plan your own retreat? Here are a few ideas to get you started:

• Discuss it with your friends and decide on a couple of consecutive days that work for everybody.
  
• Decide where the retreat will be held.
  It could be at your home, apartment, a favorite hotel, or at a rented cottage.
  
• Make a promise to yourselves to leave all laptops, cell phones, etc.
  home.
  
• Purchase a couple of water fountains for your weekend retreat.
  You'll want to create a soothing, back-to-nature atmosphere and a water fountain will definitely do the trick.
  The fountains don't have to cost a fortune either.
  There are many beautiful discount water fountains available that'll serve your weekend retreat and later find a place in your home.
  

The idea of having your own retreat is to create a little electronic free sanctuary where you can nurture your mind, body, and soul.
Don't forget the water fountains though.
They're the key to setting an ambiance of deep relaxation.
You will be amazed at how refreshed and relaxed you feel when you leave your retreat!