13 Top Spiritual Retreats Around the World

"Set on 21 shaded acres in the Himalayan foothills, this wellness destination blends Ayurveda, Tibetan healing, yoga and other therapies into tailored programs created by an on-site doctor; facilities supporting the inward journey include a meditation cave, a reflection garden, a spiritual study library and a temple for puja. The sand-colored, LEED Platinum buildings are modern and art-filled, and two on-site restaurants serve organic, locally sourced cuisine with options for vegetarian, non-vegetarian and vegan guests, while a light-filled eatery offers menus matched to Ayurvedic doshas." - Teresa Bergen Teresa Bergen Teresa Bergen is a Portland, Oregon-based travel writer. She specializes in wellness, outdoors, and vegan and sober travel. Teresa is the author of “Easy Portland Outdoors” and the co-author of “Historic Cemeteries of Portland, Oregon.” Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines