June 23rd and June 24th,2012

Overview

The Big Book Retreat is a very special, non-residential, weekend retreat with High Watch President & CEO, Janina Kean.  The Retreat is offered several times a year and registration is limited to a small group.   The Retreat is open to all who have at least one month of continuous sobriety and it’s often used as aftercare treatment.  It’s open to family and friends who have someone in their lives that suffer from substance abuse.  Friends and family members of those in recovery have benefited from this program by deepening their understanding of the 12 Steps.

Event Details

Weekend Program Schedule

Saturday

8:30 AM
Registration & Breakfast Reception

9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Workshops & Lunch

5:30 PM
Dinner & Open AA Meeting

Sunday

8:30 AM –3:00 PM
Workshops, Breakfast & Lunch

Reservations

To reserve your space, prepayment is required. Accommodations are additional. $395.00 includes nutritious meals, Big Book study with guidance on how to work the 12 Steps and instruction on the neurobiology of addiction. For more information, call 860-927-3772 and ask for Nancy Marshall.

Reviews

Previous retreat participants have benefited greatly from the Big Book Retreat.  Here are some of their testimonials.

“Wonderful!  Taught me more in two days than I have learned in over 20 years.  I will definitely be able to help other alcoholics with the explanation of the Steps.”
– JG

“Going through the 12 Steps with Janina in one weekend gave me clarity and continuity.  The benefit of doing this in 2 days is unbelievable.” – SB

“Exceeded my expectations.  I saw the Steps in a new light after 27 years of sobriety.” – JM

 “The best thing I’ve done for myself and my sobriety.  I very much appreciated all the discussion and Janina’s willingness and openness to offer up her experiences and her wisdom.”

“Extremely valuable experience for a person in recovery or anyone with an interest in how Alcoholics Anonymous works.” – KB

 “I will definitely be able to help other alcoholics with the explanation of the 12 Steps.” – AM

“This was such a privilege. If only I could have the past 2 days on tape to play again and again. Janina is ‘awesome’.” – MP

"I attend 6-7 meetings a week and have been sober 26 months.  This Big Book Retreat really put things in perspective.  It helped me understand."

“I would recommend it to anyone in recovery.”

“The entire retreat was excellent.  Thanks for everything.”

Accommodations: Accommodations will not be available at High Watch for Big Book Retreat participants and are not included in the cost of the Retreat. We have preferred room rates at the following locations.

Cornwall Inn
www.cornwallinn.com
270 Kent Road S
Warren, CT
(860) 672-6884
Rates: Start at $169.00
Mention the retreat and they will waive the 2 night minimum.

Starbuck Inn
www.starbuckinn.com
88 North Main Street
Kent, CT  06757
860-927-1788
Rates:  Start at $175.00