• Is this a religious retreat?

  • No - this retreat is aligned with AA principles, and will focus on recovery from alcoholism from the Alcoholics Anonymous program and enlarging of your spiritual life.

• Can I smoke/vape while I'm there?

  • Yes - you may smoke or vape in designated smoking areas outside. Please be respectful of the retreat space and do not smoke/vape inside.

• Can I bring snacks?

  • Yes - you may bring non-perishable snacks, but please throw out any trash you make, and clean up after yourself.

• What meals are included?

  • Thursday - heavy snacks and unlimited coffee and tea. Please plan to eat dinner before you arrive.

  • Friday - breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks and unlimited coffee and tea.

  • Saturday - breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks and unlimited coffee and tea.

  • Sunday - breakfast, snack, and unlimited coffee and tea.

• Why are phones discouraged?

  • Phone use is discouraged throughout the weekend for many reasons. It has been our experience that phones can be disruptive and can distract from the objective of the retreat, which is to enlarge our spiritual life. Additionally, we want to preserve each member's anonymity and avoid the possibility of photos ending up on social media.

• Why are we discouraged from coming late or leaving early?

  • Barring emergency circumstances, we strongly suggest you arrive on time and remain for the duration of the weekend. We have found that retreats in which attendees remain the entirety of the weekend allow for the most immersive and intimate experience. When people leave a retreat early or come late, it disrupts the event's flow and cohesiveness, and can pull other members away from their activities or participation.

*Any additional questions can be sent to bridgetoshoreretreat@gmail.com