Escape to Eureka!
Basecamp for Personal Recovery
featuring Special Guest David Thompson, LMFT, CSAT
October 11th - 13th, 2024
The Vicarage, Eureka, Utah
SECRET SLOT CANYON
MT. NEBO
David Thompson, LMFT, CSAT
The Vicarage
Who - What - Why - When
WHO: You! Limited to 26 Retreat Brothers
WHAT: 72 hours. 26 Brothers. 6 Vehicles. 100% Recovery.
WHY: To further our personal recovery from sexual addictions and other character weaknesses
WHEN: Friday October 11th - Sunday October 13th
REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT HAS ENDED
Pay by Zelle (Chris@air12.org), Venmo to Charity "Adventures in Recovery" (@air-12) or pay cash (text 801-448-3009 to make arrangements).
Why go on an AiR Retreat?
1) AiR Retreats provide a well organized weekend with the lust addict in mind (No water parks, crowded beaches, etc.)
2) Furthers deeper connection with others in recovery
3) Witness others with long term sobriety model healthy self-care
4) Enlarges the recovery support network
4) Enjoy challenging activities
5) Provides an economical retreat, many similar retreats are $600+
7) Engage in meaningful service - see HERE
Oct. 2024 Cost Includes:
2 nights lodging in Eureka, Utah at The Vicarage
7 meals provided as follows:
Fri. Oct. 11th – Lunch & Dinner
Sat. Oct. 12th – Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Sun. Oct. 13th – Breakfast & Lunch
All Activities (see below)
Transportation - We will arrange carpooling to Eureka and all activities
Recovery Activities:
12-Step Meeting, 12-Step Sharing, David Thompson Recovery tips, Service Projects, contemplation & meditation time, worship time (optional).
Other Activities:
Summit/Saddle Mount Nebo, Optional Topaz Mountain, Slot Canyon Hike, Chess Tournament, Ping Pong, Disc Golf, Service Projects, Sharing good food. PO approved!
Rules: No media, Unplug - Keep phone use to family calls and emergencies only. Language conducive to recovery. Quiet hours are observed from 10pm – 7am. Remove shoes in AiRBnB to preserve cleanliness.
See below for detailed itinerary (weather permitting).
1903 Vicarage
About this space
The Vicarage is a renovated, historic 1903 Church with lots of mining history to explore. It features over 5,000 sq ft of living space with a Fireman Pole, Ping Pong table, Sports Gym, 2 Lofts w/3 Queen Beds each, extra quilts & pillows, 6 other semi private rooms, 25 portable Twin floor mattresses, Piano, Large Kitchen, 45 seat Dining area, Fire Pit and much more!
The "Church" has a small mining village attached to it, so you can enjoy both. There is also a 4 story mining playhouse with jail cells and trap door escapes. Walkable to Eureka main street.
Payson Canyon Disc Golf
Friday October 11th
Maple Canyon Arch
Hidden Slot Canyon
8 am Leave! Carpool to Payson Canyon Disc Golf
9:00am EVENT START & Tee-Time @ Payson Canyon
Noon Head to Nephi for Canyon Pizza
12:30pm Lunch at Canyon Pizza, Nephi, UT
1:30 Head to Box Canyon
2 Hike Box Canyon Slot
3:30 Hike Maple Canyon Arch Trail
5 Head to Eureka
6:00 Arrive and Check into the Vicarage in Eureka
7:00 Taco Bar (Catered by Cast Iron Grill)
8:00 Campfire & presentation by David Thompson
9:00 Evening Activities (Chess & Ping Pong brackets)
~11 Goodnight
SAT Oct 12th
TOUGH
WORKOUT
WALKABLE
2pm Tours offered by Former Mayor of Eureka
3 Service Projects & Tours continued
6 Back to Airbnb; rest
7 Dinner - Hamburgers and Hot Dogs
8 12 Step Meetings (3 groups)
10 Chess Tournament Prize Ceremony / Contemplation / Dailies / prayer / retire
This is NOT our hike!
SUN OCT 13th
7-8 am Breakfast – bagels, cinnamon rolls, cereal, toast w/ Jam, protein drinks
9 Group Meeting – Original Recovery songs & Poems shared by members of the group
10 Worship or Meditation (all walkable): LDS / Methodist / Catholic / Eureka Park
11 Clean up and Check out
12 PM Lunch in Santaquin ("Fix-your-own" Subs)
1:30 “Last” Activity
2 Goodbyes & Farewells
3 RETURN TO SALT LAKE CITY
Pay via Zelle: chris@air12.org
Pay via Venmo: @air-12_personal or Charity organization "@air-12"
Pay via Cash: text Thomas at 801-448-3009
REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT HAS ENDED.
