Family Program Agenda & Cost
The program is offered a minimum of twice a month, typically Thursday through Sunday. Mid-week programs are occasionally offered; please check the schedule for dates. Check in is from 4 to 5:30pm on Thursday and the program concludes at 2pm on Sunday.
The cost is $495, including lodging and meals. The cost for one family member is included in the Residential Program guest fee. Families do not need to have a loved one connected to The Retreat to attend the Family Program.
Family Program Agenda
Day One
| 4:00pm | Check in and registration |
| 6:00pm | Dinner |
| 7:00pm | Orientation/Presentation: Individual reflection and discussion |
Day Two
| 7:30am | Meditation |
| 8:15am | Breakfast |
| 9:00am | The Disease Concept |
| 11:00am | Family conferences (out-of-town families)/Free time |
| Noon | Lunch |
| 1:00pm | Effects on the family/ Individual reflection and discussion |
| 3:00pm | Free time/visiting time |
| 6:00pm | Dinner |
| 7:00pm | Family Afterward: The Challenges of Early Recovery |
| 8:45pm | Nightly Inventory |
Day Three
| 7:30am | Meditation |
| 8:15am | Breakfast |
| 9:00am | What does Powerless mean? |
| Noon | Lunch |
| 1:00pm | Finding a conception of a Higher Power that works for you |
| 3:00pm | Free time / Visiting time |
| 6:00pm | Dinner |
| 7:00pm | AA Speaker Meeting |
| 8:15pm | Nightly Inventory |
Day Four
| 7:30am | Meditation |
| 8:15am | Breakfast |
| 9:00am |
Making a Decision/Individual reflection and discussion |
| 11:00am |
Closing Activity |
| Noon | Lunch* Main building with guest |
| 1:00pm | Al-Anon Speaker meeting |
