Slot canyon surrender

Why go on an AiR Retreat?

1) A well organized weekend specifically designed for the lust addict looking for a safe retreat experience. 

2) Dive deeper into meaningful connections with others who are also on their recovery journey.

3) Be inspired as you witness individuals with long-term sobriety showcase self-care practices!

4) Expand your recovery support network and meet new friends who uplift you!

5) Enjoy thrilling and challenging activities that will keep your pumping!

6) Discover an affordable retreat option, especially since many similar retreats can be over $1000!

7) Engage in fulfilling and impactful service opportunities that make a difference!

Spring 2025 cost includes: 
 
2 nights lodging, some private rooms, some beds, some bunkbeds, and a few couches and floor mattresses
8 meals provided as follows: 
Fri. Nov. 7th – Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Sat. Nov. 8th – Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Sun. Nov. 9th – Breakfast & Lunch
All Activities (see detailed itinerary below)
Transportation - Arranged as we get closer
 
Recovery Activities:  Connection, Recovery content during transportation (our favorite recent podcasts and music), 12-Step Meeting, 12-Step Sharing, Fireside Chat with therapist
 
Other Activities:  Spooky & Peek-a-boo Slot Canyon Adventure. Service Project, games!
 
Rules:  No media. Unplug - Keep phone use to family calls and emergencies. Language conducive to recovery. Quiet hours are observed from 10pm – 7am. Remove shoes in Airbnb to preserve cleanliness.

Accommodations:
Entire home in Escalante, Utah (Birch Creek) - Sleeps 17
Entire home in Escalante, Utah (Cliff House) - Sleeps 13

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See below for detailed itinerary (weather permitting)
 

Friday

• 6 AM - Meet at LDS Church Parking Lot at 320 N 100 E, American Fork, UT 84003

• 6:30  - Leave American Fork for Spanish Fork

• 7:00  - Spanish Fork Breakfast at Chic-fil-A

• 7:30  - Leave Spanish Fork for Gunnison Disc Golf Park 

• 9:00 - Gunnison Disc Golf Course (optional walk around town) 

• 11:30  - Leave Gunnison for Loa

• 12:30 PM -  Lunch in Loa (Chef Prepared - TBD)

• 2 - Leave for Residences - Escalante Cliff House & Birch House

• 4 - Arrive at Residences and settle in (Bed arrangements, Relax, Step Study, Games)

• 6 - Dinner at the Birch Creek House (Chef Prepared - TBD)

• 8 - Campfires, Therapist presentation, and Personal Story Telling 

• 9 - Bed/free time

• 10 - Lights out

Saturday

• 7 AM - WAKE

• 7:30 AM - Breakfast (Chef Prepared - served at Escalante Cliff House)

• 8:30 AM - Head to Slots (Dry, Spooky, and Peekaboo)

• 9:45 AM - Start the hikes 

• 12 PM - Break for Lunch  (Chef Prepared - TBD)

• 2:45 - Finish up Slots

• 4- Arrive back at Escalante 

• 4-6 PM - Service Projects for Bishop Orme

• 7 - Dinner (Chef Prepared - TBD) 

• 8 - Twelve Step Meetings - SA at Escalante Cliff House  / ARP at Birch Creek House

• 10 - Bed/free time

• 11 - Lights out

Sunday

• 7:30 AM - Breakfast (at each location)

• 8:30 - Pack/Clean Up

• 9:30 - Escalante 2nd Ward 9:30am or Meditation in Lions Park 

• 10:00 - MUST BE OUT OF BOTH HOUSES 

• 10:30 - Head to Mossy Cave Trail (outside of Bryce Canyon National Park)

• 11:15 - Mossy Cave

• 12:30 PM - Lunch in Panguitch (Chef Prepared) 

• 1:30 PM - Leave for American Fork

• 5 PM - Arrive in American Fork (320 N 100 E, American Fork, UT 84003)