I have been to a retreat twice and both times I had the same experience. It was wonderful. The first time I went by myself and didn't know soul except the lady doing the retreat. The second time I took a friend. She wanted to book for the next year the first night we were there. Next time we are going to try talking some more of our friends to go along. It was great. If anyone gets the chance to go on a retreat, jump at the chance. Ours was a little more expensive than yours but that was my anniversary gift from my husband.