Two types of retreats will be offered during the 2021 season, and each of them will be available in Men’s and Women’s versions. Schedules for the 12 Step Retreat, and Recovery Retreat are shown below. These dates may be changed or withdrawn for various reasons. A full refund will be issued in case someone has already registered for a retreat that is canceled or rescheduled. Havenwood reserves the right to cancel any retreat if less than 5 individuals are signed up to participate. Click here to go directly to reservations.
Special purpose retreats can be arranged to meet your group’s needs by contacting Jerry Smith directly at 865-384-2991. Click here to find out about family retreats.
12 Step Retreat
The 12 Step Retreat is designed to take participants through the 12 Steps of Recovery in a single weekend. It is intended for individuals who are clean and/or sober and have been for at least 30 days prior to the date of the retreat. It is also valuable training for leaders of recovery programs. This “all-at-once” approach was originally used by AA back in the 1940’s to give new participants access to the 12 steps as quickly as possible.
The retreat is conducted in a naturalistic environment that eliminates distractions and helps participants focus on the intensive study of the steps.
Participation is limited to 5 individuals (with some limited exceptions) with an arrival time no later than 5 PM Friday and a departure time no earlier than 5 PM Sunday. The price for the retreat is $150 per participant and includes two nights stay in the Bunkhouse, 6 meals, program content, materials and activities.
The Recovery Tune Up Retreat
The Recovery Tune Up Retreat at Havenwood is a weekend opportunity for five participants to refresh their individual recoveries and to lessen the likelihood of a relapse afterward. It begins on a Friday afternoon and runs through Sunday afternoon.
The retreat is facilitated by Havenwood’s founder, Jerry Smith (for Men’s Retreats) or Melanie Graves (for Women’s Retreats), 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 participants 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 individuals who have a year or more of sober/clean time, and who may have relaxed the intensity of their on-going recovery efforts. Click here to see what actual participants had to say about their experience.
Participation is limited to 5 individuals (with some limited exceptions) with an arrival time no later than 5 PM Friday and a departure time no earlier than 2:15 PM Sunday. The price for the retreat is $150 per participant and includes two nights stay in the Bunkhouse, 6 meals, program content, materials and activities.
Reservations
Click on the title of the retreat you are interested in attending and you will be taken to a registration/payment page. Please feel free to call (865-384-2991) with any questions or special needs.