NEW YEAR's EVE Party

This will be lots of fun this year. The upper Basement is already decorated and ready to go for the big end of the year party. DJ Dandy and DJ Likka will entertain you with music and your requests to party the night and the year away.

PRIZES...yes did I say prizes. There will be 1000L$ on the Board for the contest. Other games with prizes will also play throughout the party.

You don't want to miss the Fireworks either they will happen at 9, 10, 11 and midnight SLT...so come on over and enjoy. Why be at some overcrowded place, come to the Basement Club upper level instead.

The wise owl

Why do we think of owls as being wise? Is it because owls have more wisdom than any other animal? No, not really. I do love owls for some reason. Maybe it is because they are awake at night and can swiftly and quietly glide though the air. 

I am sitting here with Bubo the mechanical owl is probably the best bit of the 1981 version of Clash Of The Titans. Oh sure, so he isn’t a real feathery warm-blooded bird, but he’s the GOD_CREATED replica of ATHENA’S very own owl. That’s, like, as divine as you can get in the world of owls. Plus he helps Perseus defeat the Krakon, using Medusa’s head, and if that isn’t worthy of the elusive number seven position, we don’t know what is.

Men certainly are not wise at all, because wondering why men are scared to commit?

1. There are Plenty of Fish in the Sea…and He’s a Fisherman...

maybe he is a Pisces or Aquarian man...but the sign does not really matter. Look for other signs...you will see them.

2. There is or was Someone Else

Some men are scared to commit because they have unresolved issues from the past. If he keeps talking about his ex, even if it’s with anger, don’t be surprised if he can’t commit to your relationship. He’s either still holding out hope to reconnect to a past love, or he’s too vengeful to commit to you.

3. He Has Other Priorities

In some cases, the reason why men are scared to commit to one woman is because they simply have other priorities right now.

Forget what you heard about the crazy cat ladies, being one is actually healthy and guess what else "wise"!!!

We all need cats...

Everybody should have a cat. There are so many reasons why cats make such good pets.  First of all, they don’t demand nearly as much attention as a dog does.  You don’t have to walk the cat and you don’t have to deal with it barking at everything that happens to walk by your house.

Or smelling your neighbor’s crotch.

I like it that cats love to be clean, they eat, clean and sleep. I think I was so excited the very first time when I got a cat here in second life. It was great. I do not have those breed-able cats anymore but I do have maybe 4-5 cats wondering around the Retreat besides all the other animals. 

I have two cats in RL and they have taken over my room.

Halle Kitty

Ricky Ricardo

Christmas in Vieux Colmar - Coeur d'Alsace

The region’s traditions of gastronomy and craft-making are often on display at one of the many outdoor fairs: The Alsace Wine Fair, The Mulhouse Fair, and the Strasbourg European Fair. 
This rich assemble of events culminates with the grand Strasbourg Christmas Market, the oldest in France. 
In fact, during the Advent, the magic of Christmas takes over all of Alsace under Saint Nicolas’ tutelage. Passionate about art and culture? 
The International Festival of Colmar, Léz'arts scéniques, or Pisteurs d'étoiles will thrill you. Alsace is also an ideal France travel vacation haven for family outings: the Bioscope, the Eagle Park or Monkey Mountain appeal to both children and adults. Unique gastronomy, world famous French wines, charming villages, wonderful hospitality: The France tourism region of Alsace has the very best to offer, all within a beautiful setting.

In Second Life:
Vieux Colmar - Coeur d'Alsace - Ville de Coeur is Inspired by Colmar in the French Alsace region. This realistic region captures many views of the old town. The fact that it is from the region my mother was born in makes it very special during the holidays because she has passed away on Christmas Day.

Konnichiwa

¯\(ツ)/¯ Good Afternoon!!!

If you are the kind of person who is waiting for the 'right' thing to happen, you might wait for a long time. It's like waiting for all the traffic lights to be green for five miles before starting the trip.

I’m still waiting for my sun to shine, but then you cannot wait forever. The fires are burning and no relief.

“We are addicted to our thoughts. We cannot change anything if we cannot change our thinking.” 

I am logging off for tonight. 

I do...

....love this picture of us, but seriously if you are looking for a wedding venue let me suggest the Chapel at the Retreat.

Not only will you get a beautiful chapel just right for that special day, but best of all you can use it for free. Yes, free. Now, where else can you get things for free.
If you have a person who will stand in to marry you, great:) We do offer you some services and all we ask is for a donation. You can even have a DJ play the music you like.

There is no reason to spend thousands of lindens that you can save. Stop by and take a look at the chapel and the entire place. You will like it. We even do receptions, so check out the wedding webpage.

The decor can be arranged in any colors you like. Just remember everything takes a little time, so make sure you are generous and give enough time. There is a notecard in the chapel at the front door.

Home for the Holidays

Here at the Retreat, it is fun to be at home, especially around the holidays. The snow outside may be cold but inside it is cozy warm around the fireplace. Want to be part of the Retreat? That can be easy actually. We still have two rentals available for L$250 per week. Each home comes with enough prims to personalize your space. You have all the comfort you need and enjoy all that the Retreat has to offer.

Here at the Retreat, we celebrate four seasons. Each one is beautiful in itself. There are many things you will find here besides the rental we have available. There is a chapel for weddings or maybe you need to just get away for a quiet moment and reflect on life. Light a prayer candle! We do hold weddings here as well, so check it out.

There is the garden and the main house. We do have it open to the public and you often see some people enjoying the serene atmosphere of the Retreat. 

You like art? No problem we have an art gallery that features a variety of artists in second life. Have something to show? Just let us know.

The Basement Club is two clubs in one, the outside venue and the well Basement part. Weekend life shows with DJs playing a variety of music are here to entertain you. Several events throughout the year with contests, hunts, and prizes will surely entice you to come and stop by.