Women's 12 Step Retreat in the Redwoods

Photo used with permission from Marichu Pereira

Join us for a Women's 12 Step Retreat that's been supporting the growth of women in 12 Step fellowships for over 40 years! A wonderful week-end of spiritual growth, renewal and fellowship, with great 12 Step talks and meditation instruction and practice.  Give yourself the gift of time: a retreat from everyday life, to reflect on where you've been, where you are now, and how you can grow.

This annual retreat is held in Soquel, CA, in the beautiful Santa Cruz Mountains.  The venue is the historic St. Clare's Retreat House (it's not a religious retreat).  The Women's 12 Step Retreat is open to women in all 12 Step programs. Mark your calendars for the next retreat, which will be October 12 - 14, 2018! Click here for the 2018 registration form, feel free to print extra copies and share them at your meetings!

Past attendees share their Women's 12 Step Retreat experience:

• "Nestled in the peace and quiet of redwoods, you couldn't ask for a better location, rain or shine."


• "I go there with no agenda and walk away filled up with new tools, a better understanding of myself and a larger image of my God."


• "What did I like best?  Meeting new women; new sources of information from the retreat master; and the beauty of the location."


• "It was a nice respite where I could focus on my recovery and my spiritual program. People were friendly, the accommodations were comfortable, and it was very affordable."


• "I'm surprised by how different my experiences have been over the years at this retreat."


• "Two of the things that I like best about this retreat are our retreat leaders.  Father Patrick and Peter are awesome!"


• "I can't say there was anything I didn't like about the retreat."

The Women's 12 Step Retreat: the best value in the Bay Area

While other retreats in this area typically cost $245 to over $400 for a shared room, this affordable retreat experience is a wonderful value at $170 for a shared room; $185 for a private room with a shared bath; and $200 for a private room with a private bath!!  This makes the Women's 12 Step Retreat truly open to all. Please remember to bring your own bath towels and toiletries

What do you get for this very modest amount?  Meals are included, starting with dinner on Friday night and ending with lunch on Sunday at noon.  The sleeping rooms and bathrooms are plain and simple, but comfortably appointed.  The meeting room is filled with upholstered chairs and sofas, and coffee and tea is available for free throughout the day and evening.  

Enjoy talks, meals and free time at the Women's 12 Step Retreat

While many attendees look forward to contemplative free time here, the retreat also offers some structure.
   Complete agenda to be provided Friday evening:  

• • Friday, 4 PM - Check-in starts
  • Friday, 6:30 PM - Dinner
     

All of the group activities are entirely optional.  Attendees may skip talks, meetings, the mass, or even meals if they'd like - there are no "shoulds" here, Whether you want a little extra time to sleep, read, hike, visit with old or new friends and attendees, or even catch a little of an important World Series game, it's up to you!