Welcome to our 44th year of retreats!
12 Step Retreats
Located among the majestic redwoods in the Santa Cruz mountains of Northern California, the retreat is held on 67 mountain acres at the Presentation Retreat & Conference Center. Experienced retreat leader guides participants through the principles and steps of the 12-step program in six one-hour talks. There are 12 step meetings for each program.. Recovery, fellowship and the 12 steps are the focus of these weekends. These retreats are not affiliated with any 12 step program. www12stepretreat.org
Started by John Ratner for those in AA and Al-Anon in 1972, our tradition continues and we welcome newcomers along with long-timers to attend one or more a year. "Leave your troubles at the bottom of the hill", and join us on a spiritual path. Hiking trails, streams, a pond surrounded by benches for meditation and quiet reflection make this a very special place.
Experienced retreat leaders will guide us through the principles and steps of program in 6 one-hour talks. Meals are served buffet style with delicious, healthy choices. Beverages are always available. All linens, towels provided. There is also free time to enjoy the swimming pool (May-Oct), do some step work, fellowship, and naps!.
June 23-26, 2016
Serenity Sisters
Women's spiritual Weekend is recovery for family members and loved ones of addicts. We keep the group small (about 20). Kim H. is back for our 8
th year to lead us in workshops, meditations, and meetings.
Most cabins have refrigerators, coffee makers, and supply of teas, cocoa and beverage condiments.
2016 price: $320 per person-double occupancy (3 nights) (no day only)
September 23-25, 2016
Tom Weston (from Oakland)
Retreat Leader
Five talks by Father Tom, some available one-on-on talks available, meetings, fellowship. Father Tom W. SJ has been involved with people in Twelve Step Programs since 1976. A former Director of the Jesuit Volunteer Corps and a teacher, he has degrees in counseling, education and theology. He lectures, counsels, and conducts workshops and seminars internationally.
2016 price: $235 per person-double occupancy (no day only)
LIMITED number of single rooms available to first requests with paid registration==NO Guarantee
REGISTRATION AND CANCELLATION POLICY:
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Deadline to register 30 days before retreat
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Check must be postdated 30 days before retreat date or it will be returned
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See www.12stepretreat.org for more details and to pay by PayPal
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Refund is 100% if confirmed cancellation by 30 days prior to retreat
To confirm cancellation-Call 408 394-4617 leave message & receive callback
No refund as of 29 days before retreat (unless spot filled by waiting list)
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Retreat Date____________________ (one form per retreat)
Name______________________________M__F__email______________________phone_______________
Name______________________________M__F__email______________________phone_______________
Address________________________________ City, State, Zip____________________________
Regular meals_____ Vegetarian _____ Gluten Free______ There are refrigerators available.
Single room (NO GUARANTEE) _____$48 payable now-refunded at retreat if not available Roommate requested_________________________
Handicapped-need 1
st floor room_____ Room # requested______ Cabin room (if available) ______
AMOUNT ENCLOSED _________ Including ________ for Ratner Scholarship fund Thank you!
Make check payable to: Jonnie Gault 235 E. Dunne Ave. Apt 305
Morgan hill, Ca 95037
Confirmation will be sent by email. If USPS is preferred, please include a self-addressed
stamped envelope.