Soul Kitchen Retreat – Spring 2018

THE SOUL KITCHEN – April 13 – 15, 2018
A Spiritual Retreat for Men and Women in Recovery

Topic: FREE OF ANGER?
We need to get rid of pain and anger before we can bring in love. Our literature tells us that we need to be free of anger if we are to grow spiritually and stay sober. Free of anger…no more resentments…is that you? Knowing the danger in resentment, surely, we can’t be harboring anything, can we? Well…experience has shown us that while our minds may not be inundated with bitterness or hurt feelings, we may only be aware of the tip of the iceberg. Some of us know full well that we have issues here, and that they need to be addressed. Others believe they’ve left anger in the past. Sometimes, we find big, nasty resentments festering under the surface…hidden sources of spiritual pain and struggle. So we’re going to shine a light on them, and do our best to dig them out, root and branch. Join us for what will surely be a powerful weekend!

Retreat Cost: $140 (Deposit of $40 required)
Includes: Lodging, Meals and Programs – Our retreats are co-ed (separate living quarters); limited scholarships may be available*
Schedule: Friday night dinner (optional) at 6:00 pm; first session at 7:30 pm. Last session complete by 12:30 Sunday
Committee: Ben C., Joe N., Mae Y. Ryan K., Susan L.
* A modest retreat fund is available for partial scholarships. If money is an issue, please let Ryan or Mae know ASAP so you can experience Freedom from Anger.

ALL ARE WELCOME!
Villa Desiderata
Spiritual Retreat Center
3015 N. Bayview Lane
McHenry, IL 60051

The Soul Kitchen Spiritual Retreat

SOUL KITCHEN – A Spiritual Retreat for People in Recovery

Our Theme – Emotional Sobriety

There are two types of sobriety: Physical and Emotional. Join us for a weekend at the Villa Desiderate as we explore ways we can all get off the recovery merry-go-round of unhealthy emotional habits. We will seek, as Bill Wilson did, to identify and ultimately break those faulty dependencies on people and circumstances that block us off from many of the greatest gifts recovery life has to offer… peace, joy and true freedom from the bondage of self!

Retreat Cost $140 (Deposit of $40 required)
Includes: Lodging, Meals and Programs

OCTOBER 6th – 8th, 2017
Villa Desiderata – Spiritual Retreat Center
3015 N. Bayview Lane, McHenry, IL 60051

October ‘17 Retreat Committee: Ben C., Claude M., Joe N., Laurie-Faith G., Mae Y. Ryan K., Susan L.

Please note: Our retreats are co-ed (separate living quarters); limited scholarships will be available*

* A modest retreat fund is available for partial scholarships. If money is an issue, please let us know ASAP so we can help accommodate. We do not want a lack of funds to prevent anyone from experiencing the freedoms that a retreat at the Villa Desiderata may bring.

To reserve your spot please contact:

Ryan K – (331) 222-2517
[email protected]

Mae Y – (630) 202-5243
[email protected]

“Nowadays my brain no longer races compulsively in either elation, grandiosity or depression. I have been given a quiet place in bright sunshine.“ – Bill W.

2017 Women’s New Beginnings Group Retreat

The Spiritual Remedy… June 16-18, 2017

Registration Fee -$110

Includes: Lodging, three meals on Saturday & breakfast on Sunday

Registration/Check-in begins at 6:00pm on Friday (You can arrive as early as 3:00pm to choose a room and enjoy use of the campus on your own)

This is a closed retreat for women in AA – In support of AA’s singleness of purpose, attendance at closed meetings is limited to persons who have a desire to stop drinking.

Suggested items to pack: Bedding (sheets, blanket, pillow, sleeping bag); Towels/Washcloth; Toiletries (soap, shampoo, lotion, etc.); Shower Shoes; Bath Mat; Rain Coat/Umbrella; Flashlight; Bug Spray; Lawn Chair; Water Bottle; Coffee Cup; Hand Sanitizer; Liquid Soap; Air Freshener; Yoga Mat; Snacks and Beverages to Share; Big Book; Other AA literature; Journal; Pens/Pencils; Honesty; Open-mindedness; Willingness

Limited, partial scholarships are available upon request.

Questions? Please Call – Kristen B. 630-569-5958 or Nicole K. 630-975-7720

Special Needs Requests call Marcia S. 815-222-9768

To reserve your spot, return completed registration form and payment by June 6, 2017 – DOWNLOAD HERE

NIU Lorado Taf Field Campus

1414 N River Road, Oregon, IL 61061 htp://www.niu.edu/taf/

Located one and one-half miles north of Oregon, Illinois, adjacent to Lowden State Park. Reached from the east and west by Illinois Highway 64 and from the north and south by Illinois Highway 2.

The Soul Kitchen Retreat: Spring 2017

Hello friends!

The Soul Kitchen is holding our second spiritual retreat this spring. Just like last time, we are planning a weekend that we hope to be both laid back and intense…simultaneously. Trust me, it can be done. 😊 And while the majority of those in attendance will likely be part of a recovery fellowship, anyone seeking spiritual growth is welcome.

We are going to be looking at how calamity and painful experiences can color our spiritual journey, as well as how we can better understand them in the context of God’s love.

The retreat is held at Villa Desiderata, an amazing place, where it’s frankly quite hard NOT to have a spiritual experience of one kind or another.

Please come join us and see what God has in store. Feel free to add anyone to this event that you think would benefit. And don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions. Many blessings to you all!

“Clouds come floating into my life, no longer to carry rain or usher storm, but to add color to my sunset sky.”
~Rabindranath Tagore

Retreat Committee: Alex S, Ben C, Cheryl I, Joe N, Laurie-Faith G, Mae Y, Ryan K

Theme: “Weathering the Storm”

Cost: $140 (covers everything, including meals)
**Funds may be available for partial scholarships. If money is an issue, please let us know asap so we can accommodate. We do not want money to prevent anyone from joining us.

Contacts:
Mae Y
(630) 202-5243
[email protected]

Ryan K
(331) 222-2517
[email protected]

Women’s 12 Step Recovery Retreat

Women’s 12 Step Recovery Retreat
“A Vision of You” – February 24th – 26th, 2017
Villa Desiderata Retreat Center, 3015 North Bayview Lane, McHenry, IL 60051

Cost: $130.oo Scholarships Available

Facilitator: Susan L. Questions or registration forms? Contact Sandy at 847-431-1895

We regret to inform you that we cannot accommodate dietary restrictions. Please bring any foods or snacks specific to your dietary needs. Check-in begins at 6 p.m. Friday night; retreat program starts at 7:30 p.m. Friday supper available. Check-Out 11 a.m. Sunday morning.

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