Ratner Fellowship    see registration to attend retreat------->

Terry Richey   August 27-29, 2010

Tom Weston    April 15-17, 2011

Kevin Ballard      TBD  

Spiritual & physical recovery in the Santa Cruz Mountains

Anyone in twelve step recovery is welcome to come experience fellowship in recovery, perhaps a spiritual experience among the trees. "Leave your troubles at the bottom of the hill" and enjoy the 67 mountain acres of Presentation Retreat & Conference Center with hiking trails, streams, a pond surrounded by benches for meditation and quiet reflection. Experienced retreat leaders will guide us through the principles and steps of program in 5 one-hour talks. There are scheduled meetings for AA, Al-Anon, and sharing meetings, with additional rooms available for NA, Nar-Anon  and other 12 step meetings. This is a unique opportunity to experience unity in recovery.

The retreat begins on Friday at 6pm with dinner. Delicious meals are prepared and served in Presentation Retreat Center's certified "green" building You are welcome to arrive anytime after 3pm to check in and enjoy the grounds (take photo tour here). The accomodations are in a historic adobe building (originally the "Montazuma School For Boys" circa 1910). Most rooms are semi-private and bathrooms are dormatory style. There are a few single rooms available (see registration page for more information) There are cottages available during large retreats. This is a good reason to register early and spread the word to attract new attendees. Maximum capacity is 120 people.

Recreational opportunities include:

• Hiking trails throughout our 67 acres. (We recommend you never hike alone.)
• Hiking passes to Mid-Peninsula Open Space Preserve especially for Presentation Center Guests. (Again, never hike alone.)
• Swimming pool open from May 1 through October 1.
• Basketball.
• Ping Pong and Foosball in the Pueblo Building

Other activities available:

• Walk the Labrynth
• Explore the Eco Center-do research on your favorite ecological project
• Utilize libraries with vast assortment of books available for loan while at Presentation Center.
• Meditation as a group or individually at Redwood Ampitheatre or on duck pond.
• Enjoy complimentary coffee (caf/decaf), tea, hot chocolate available 24 hrs

Presentation Center also welcomes individual retreatants, so if you would like to extend your visit or arrive during the week, contact them at 408 354-2346.

Legacy of John R. 1913-1993

Our 12 step retreats began for Alcoholics Anonymous & Al-Anon in 1972, founded by Mae and John  Ratner, pioneers of the recovery retreat movement. John felt that combining AA/Al-Anons would help recovering families transistion through recovery. The Ratner Fellowship grew from these retreats over the last 38 years. 

 The retreats continue today with focus on the 12 steps through talks by retreat leaders, group meetings and one-on-one exchanges.  The sharing of experience, strength and hope is a universal language. 

All members of 12-step programs are welcome.

For more information about accomodations please call Presentation Center at 408 354-2346 or go to their website at www.presentationcenter.org

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      Tentative Schedule

Friday:

Arrive anytime after 3pm

Check in at registration table in Pueblo bldg for room assignment.

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Dinner 6pm

Welcome!! 7:30pm assembly room

Talk by Retreat Leader  7:45pm

12 step meetings 9:00pm

Saturday:

Breakfast 8am

Talk by Retreat Leader 9:15am

Sign up for individual talks w/leader

12 Step meetings 10:30am

Lunch noon

EZ Does It Time 1-3:45pm

Talk by retreat Leader 3:45pm

Dinner 6pm

Sharing Meeting 7:30pm

12 step meetings to follow

Sunday:

Breakfast 8am

Talk by Retreat Leader 9:15am

Free time 10:15am

(please be out of bedrooms by noon)

Talk by Retreat Leader 11:15am

Lunch 12pm

Meetings  1pm

NOTE:Schedule is subject to change