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Los Naranjos Spa - Mexico
Retreats with Charles MacInerney
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GARDENS

Millennia ago this rock stood at the center of the meeting grounds for Indians from all directions for several hundred miles. The two bowls carved into the top of the rock sit side by side, facing the ocean, hinting at long lost conversations shared by Indian women, looking out over the ocean, while grinding corn a thousand years ago. Conversations long forgotten by all save the rock.

The entire valley is littered with ancient shards of pottery and tools, many of them embedded into the walls of more recent structures.

The local Indians say that these grounds are one of three sacred energy vortexes to be found in the valley, and anyone viewing the life-force that gives rise to so much beauty would be hard pressed to find a better explanation for the intensity of the colors and the birds and the grass.

Visitors to Los Naranjos see beyond the beauty of the garden to share in the vision that has restored these sacred grounds to their present condition. It is immediately apparent that someone loves this land, and is pouring time, money and love into the manifestation of this vision.

Jarrett, who is co-owner and resident manager of the retreat center is a professional musician and artist. His influence is felt in the overall impression of the gardens, and in the little touches like the gold fish ponds (right) and the statues (above) - some prominently displayed, others tucked away, waiting to be discovered during a quiet moment of reflection.

Los Naranjos boasts its own waterfall and private swimming hole shown below left.This pool, the smaller of two, is carved into the side of the mountain high above the retreat center. The water is cool, and deep, and perfect for dipping into for a refreshing swim, or floating upon while the world passes by below on the banks of the river.

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April
10-13, 2008
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May
9-11, 2008
(Mother's Day Weekend)
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June
20-22, 2008
Texas Yoga Retreat
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July
12-19, 2008
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October
2-5, 2008
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November
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November
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December
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Los Naranjos Retreat Center,
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