The 1st Men’s Recovery Retreat was held at Havenwood over the weekend of August 18-20. Five fellows from Knoxville made the trip to Ringgold on Friday, Aug 18th with a desire to freshen and strengthen their recoveries. The retreat was a mixture of fellowship, recovery principles, and spiritual development.
Overview of the Men’s Recovery Retreat
The retreat is facilitated by Havenwood’s founder, Jerry Smith, and utilizes the naturalistic environment at Havenwood to foster a relaxed approach to a review of recovery basics that are so important to a long-term recovery. Fellowship within the group of five participants and the facilitator builds bonds between the men and expands their understanding of recovery principals as evidenced in each others lives.
The retreat is designed to create a fresh embrace of a well-rounded recovery program by its participants after the retreat and to heighten their guard against the possibility of relapse.
The program was developed for men who have a year or more of sober/clean time, and who may have relaxed the intensity of their on-going recovery efforts.
Elements of the Retreat
Seperation
Separation from the outside world in a naturalistic environment that fosters introspection and reflection.
Fellowship
Fellowship with other men in recovery.
Group Sharing
Expanded awareness of life issues with a recovery focus through group sharing and discussion.
Basic Recovery Principles
Review of essential recovery principles and tool, including the 12 steps, rigrious honesty, humility, and gratitude. Elements of a strong program are examined closely.
Relapse Prevention
Development of an individual relapse prevention plan.
Spiritually
Opportunity to awaken a sleeping spiritual life through prayer and worship.
PLUS
Recreational activities and great food. Lots of fun!
Reserve a weekend for your retreat now
Contact Jerry Smith to find out more about the Men’s Recovery Retreat at Havenwood. Retreats are scheduled individually, depending upon the availability of staff and facilities. The cost for the retreat is $150 per person which includes meals. The fee is payable at the time of arrival and non-refundable. It is possible to modify the content of the retreat to better meet the needs of your specific group.