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REVERT: A SELF-RETREAT THERAPEUTIC COMPLEX FOR YOUNG PROFESSIONALS THROUGH

THE INTEGRATION OF HEALING POTENTIALS OF BIOPHILIC ARCHITECTURE

b. FOREIGN CASE STUDIES

A. ASSISI RETREAT CENTER, Assisi, Italy

Assisi is a spiritual home for many in all traditions. It is an offering of gifts

of simple peace, nature, and service to others located in the heart of Italy. The

Assisi Retreat Center cater different religions such as Christianity, Judaism,

the Muslim Faith, Buddhism, Nature Religions and Hinduism. People of all

traditions are welcome. For centuries, people from all over the world and from

different paths have been coming to Assisi to feel the vibrant presence of St

Francis and St. Clare of Assisi. The sacred sites can be visited and be a

meditative pilgrimage for self-retreat. Giving oneself a retreat in the ancient

hilltop town provides experience to the peoples profound spirit &

beauty. The different programs and practices serve as a contemplative journey

to become especially powerful and memorable by feeling the spiritual essence

which St. Francis and Clare that bring them to open their hearts to peace and

love.
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The beautiful retreats are centered in the heart of Assisi. The view to each

room has a spectacular views of the valley.

SERVICES:

SITTING MEDITATION

The heart based meditation provides the

reflection for the day and when practiced

during the retreat stay. It lessens mental

activity while bringing us closer to our inner peace and love. Each day of

practicing gentleness to ourselves and others, softening our awareness and

honoring our humanness. Each retreat provides suggestions about how to

continue your retreat in your daily life with meditation benches, cushions or

chairs are provided. The meditation periods are a spiritual support and an

anchor for your retreat.


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HEART CENTERED QUIET

Capturing reflective moments supports

us to receive the beauty in nature,

meditation, the quiet of our own heart. The

simple joy of just being and each moment is the opportunity to be available to

ourselves, with the incorporation of nature's sights, sounds, life touching,

inspiring our retreat. In the quiet we open to the peace that is all around us and

in our hearts. Peace and silence helps everyone find our inner sanctuary.

MEDITATIVE PILGRIMAGE TO THE

SACRED SITES OF ASSISI

Assisi offers many sacred sites that

people can visit while enjoying the beautiful

walks, the peaceful strolls in the ancient streets. Feel the spiritual presence of

Assisi, the home of St Francis and St. Clare which embodied peace & love and

passed it along to pilgrims through the centuries.

MEDITATIVE YOGA

Meditative Yoga helps users to reflect

and nurture movements in which helps them

to create a life filled with peace and wisdom

through the presence of nature.


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PERSONAL RETREAT TIME

The main focus of the retreat is for

personal time where you can rest, read or

visit the sacred gardens, olive groves and

monasteries of Assisi with a meditative pilgrimage. Simple peace surrounds

each moment.

ONE ON ONE RETREAT GUIDANCE

This is an opportunity to get the most out

of ones retreat. The retreat leader normally

meets with guests after morning meditation.

The patient can ask questions, share personal experience, and learn more about

meditation.

THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE

Therapeutic massage is also available which helps

release tissue holding patterns and compliments the

retreat in many ways. As an individual opens and

softens his body, he will easily open and soften on a

deeper level.
REVERT: A SELF-RETREAT THERAPEUTIC COMPLEX FOR YOUNG PROFESSIONALS THROUGH
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SUMMARY/RECOMMENDATIONS:

Since there are special spiritual places in the Assisi that can be used as a

retreat place, it lacks the atmosphere of true presence of nature to convey

connection to the user and the site.

They should provide more amenities as the retreat center itself is too minimal .
REVERT: A SELF-RETREAT THERAPEUTIC COMPLEX FOR YOUNG PROFESSIONALS THROUGH
THE INTEGRATION OF HEALING POTENTIALS OF BIOPHILIC ARCHITECTURE

B. ULUSABA ROCK LODGE, SABI SAND NATURE RESERVE,

Mpumalanga, South Africa

Ulusaba Private Game Reserve is part of the Sabi Sand Reserve which is a

66,000-hectare reserve bordering the Kruger National Park. There are two

lodges at Ulusaba: one is perched on the summit of a hill and is called the rock

lodge and the other is the safari lodge. Ulusaba's private airstrip is five-

minute-drive away from both lodges. Ulusaba is accessible for guests that

prefers to self-drive.

The Rock Lodge spans the cliff face of Ulusaba Mountain, 800 feet above

sea level.

Aerial view of the rock lodge

Facilities

Accommodation comprises of two Makwela Suites, four Rock Cliff

Rooms, and a stunning stand alone, split level Master Suite. The Rock Suite

which comprises of two bedrooms, each with en-suite. Each of the luxurious

bedrooms is air conditioned with private decks overlooking the far-reaching

savannah below.
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Bedroom Living area

The structures and building materials

The structures are made up of a combination of woo and glass while they

roofs are made of well treated thatch, in an attempt to blend in with the natural

environment.

The other of Ulusabas luxury safari accommodation offerings is the Safari

Lodge which is built along the banks of the dry Mabrak riverbed. The

accommodation consists of three luxury Elephant rooms and four outstanding

River suites, for a maximum of twenty guests. The rooms are built 'tree house'

style. Each with an en suite bathroom, shower, twin hand basins, mosquito

nets, intimate and private viewing deck, personal electronic safe and

telephone. Each room has its own spectacular view. Wooden swing bridges

connect the buildings to each other.

Lodge Treehouse-style chalets


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SUMMARY/RECOMMENDATIONS:

The recreational facilities are higher up the hill encouraging the users

to walk.

The raised buildings provide good views

The rocks are integrated into the building interiors.

Natural materials are used for the construction.

The sheet glass windows provide continuous views of nature.

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