Spiritual Retreats
Below is a list of all events supporting spiritual development that are held at The Retreat. We believe the development of the human spirit is critical to a successful and fulfilling life.
All overnight retreats are held at the McIver Center for Family and Spiritual Development, which provides a nourishing and reflective environment designed to support one’s spiritual journey.
Retreats, classes, and workshops sponsored by The Retreat are led by Retreat staff and volunteers who have extensive experience creating and facilitating programming that allows others to deepen their spirituality and recovery. All presenters are actively engaged in 12 Step recovery.
Reserve McIver Center
If you are looking for a quiet, reflective and nourishing retreat space, you will love our McIver Center. We believe the development of the human spirit is critical to a successful and fulfilling life. Our facility provides an environment that supports this development. When you enter our grounds you leave the city behind and are surrounded by the beauty of nature.
The McIver Center is available for use by private groups and is also available to Twelve Step groups, spiritual communities, outside groups, and organizations. We welcome inquiries from anyone looking for an affordable space with easy access to the metro area.
For more information, please contact:
Jen at jsamet@theretreat.org
Sherry at sgaugler-stewart@theretreat.org
or call us at 952.476.0566
January 23–25
From Brokenness to Belonging — a weekend retreat with John Magnuson and Kristine Pappone
March 6–8
Conscious Contact with God — a weekend retreat with John MacDougall
April 24–26
Powerless, Not Helpless: The Wisdom to Know the Difference — a weekend retreat with Roger B.
May 29–31
Dandelion Mama Camp: Breathe. Believe. Be. — a weekend retreat with Sandy Swenson
July 17–19
Dandelion Mama Camp: Breathe. Believe. Be. — a weekend retreat with Sandy Swenson
July 24–26
God, You Go First! — a weekend retreat with Roger B.
August 28–30
Being Sober and Becoming Happy — a weekend retreat with John MacDougall
September 25–27
Sought Through Prayer and Meditation: An 11th Step Retreat — a weekend retreat with Sherry Gaugler-Stewart
October 23–25
Life Is the Teacher: We Are the Students — a weekend retreat with Roger B.
October 30 – November 1
Healing Through Movement — a spiritual weekend retreat for trauma and recovery with DeAnna Loux
December 31 – January 2
Celebration and Loss: A New Year’s Retreat — a weekend retreat with Roger B.
McIver Center Amenities
- Room for 18 Guests – 17 single rooms and one double
- Meditation Room
- Wheelchair accessible room with bathroom
- Lounge area with fireplace and library
- Access to the Wayzata Big Woods and nature trails
- Meals prepared by our award-winning chef
- Fitness Center at our main campus
Events are led by the following:
- Sherry Gaugler-Stewart, Director of Family and Spiritual Recovery
- Roger B., Volunteer for the Family Program and the Men’s and Women’s Programs
- Sandy Swenson, Author and Volunteer for the Men’s and Women’s Programs
- Jake Klisivitch, Men’s Program Coordinator
- DeAnna Loux, 200RYT, Trauma-informed Certified Yoga Teacher
- John MacDougall, Spiritual Care Coordinator
- John Magnuson, Volunteer for the Men’s Program
For more information, please contact:
Jen at jsamet@theretreat.org
Sherry at sgaugler-stewart@theretreat.org
or call us at 952.476.0566
