Twelve Step Retreats

Wherever You Are on Your Recovery Journey, Welcome.

Stay connected with the freedom and joy of recovery at the Dan Anderson Renewal Center.

What's calling you?

Based on your Twelve Step experience and current situation, Renewal Center staff will help you determine retreats and other programming to best fit your needs.

From grief and forgiveness to meditation practices to relapse prevention, our topic-specific recovery retreats typically begin on Friday evening and end at noon on Sunday.

“This place is filled with grace. Step off the world for a while and soak it in. You'll be grateful you did."
–A grateful retreat participant

A Sense of Belonging

Guests often comment about the deep comfort and understanding they experience at the Dan Anderson Renewal Center. Twelve Step-inspired discussions, wonderful meals, fellowship and plenty of time for personal reflection are all part of your stay.

In addition to daily staff presentations on the Twelve Steps and Big Book, your time with us includes:

• Morning and afternoon group reflection
• Evening alumni lectures
• Nutritious meals created especially for people in recovery
• Yoga classes
• Hiking trails and an outdoor exercise course
• Use of campus fitness center (pool, jogging track, basketball and racquetball courts)
• Use of the Lavinia Neill Meditation Center
• Time to browse Serenity Corner bookstore

Optional holistic health services:

• Equine-Assisted Learning–Recognize old ideas, appreciate hidden strengths, and clarify your direction
• Foot Reflexology–The application of pressure, causing a physiological change in the body that reduces stress
• Individual Restorative Yoga–Practice yoga poses and breathing to relax, open and rest deeply and completely
• Reiki–A Japanese healing touch technique that promotes circulation and stress relief while restoring vital energy in the body
• Seated Chair Massage–Massage techniques that work to relieve muscle pain and tension