International Lifestyle Magazine Issue 55 | Page 76

AS YOU SO DESIRE

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aking a life change, or sticking to a life change,
can be challenging. On a day to day basis we
are surrounded by distractions and we can slip
back into old habits or put on hold our plans to change
and move forward but with the help of Sewall House
you can make changes, reconnect and get back on
track.

This is a beautiful retreat for
people at all stages of a life
change, from those who are
just venturing onto a new path
to those who are following
a path but need to recenter
themselves and reconnect with
their personal goals, journey
and growth. You can book,
and check out, any day of the
week, so you can literally fit in
time around your schedule
making it so much easier to
spend time on you.
The history of the retreat is
fascinating. Featured in award
winning book by Andrew
Vietze (2010) Becoming Teddy
Roosevelt: How a Maine
Guide
Inspired
America’s
26th President and Roger Di
Silvestro’sTheodore Roosevelt
In the Badlands (2011).
The William Sewall House yoga
retreat in Island Falls, Maine; has
been entered into the National
Register of Historic Places. Built
by Mr. Sewall in 1865, it was the
community’s first post office. Mr.
Sewall, Island Falls’ first citizen,
met young Theodore Roosevelt
there in 1872 and for three
successive
fall
expeditions
served as Roosevelt’s guide

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and companion After 1878
Mr. Roosevelt never returned
to Island Falls, but he and
Mr.
Sewall
corresponded
frequently. In 1886, Mr. Sewall
built
Theodore
Roosevelt’s
ranch in North Dakota and
told him in 1887: “If you go into
politics and live, your chance
to be President is good.”
Mr. Sewall gained much of
his native knowledge from
the Indians and was an
excellent log man. Donna’s
great grandfather’s chosen
location in northern Maine is
close to Canada and near Mt.
Katahdin, where the sun first hit s
the East Coast as it rises; you
can enjoy the nearby forests,
lakes (Mattawamkeag Lake
and Pleasant Lake), Baxter
State Park and wildlife such
as moose and loons. It is here
you will be able to experience
serenity and solitude, away
from the trappings of everyday
life. The Yoga retreat offers
a warm Bed & Breakfast
atmosphere filled with antique
treasures and books as well as
a lovely fireplace for gatherings
in the living room. Yoga DVD’s
and books are available for use
during your stay.