About The Retreat
Hidden amongst the mature oak trees of the Big Woods Preserve, you’ll find The Retreat. They are an addiction rehab located in Wayzata, Minnesota.
They use a 12-step approach to help adults heal from addiction to drugs and alcohol. They have residential programs which focus on education and community, as well as outpatient programs similar to AA meetings.
Embrace the Spiritual Component of Healing
The programs at The Retreat are built on a foundation of spiritual principles like those used in the 12-step program.
Throughout the year, they host weekend retreats which tackle different topics relating to healing and/or spirituality. They’ve had events for moms experiencing addiction, those looking to deepen their faith through prayer, and for people in recovery who feel they’re starting over in their relationships, career, or recovery journey.
One event used writing as a healing tool, and it involved journaling and other writing prompts to write your existing and future story.
Convenient and Specialized Programming
Something great about The Retreat is that they have a variety of programs designed to meet the specialized needs of different groups.
Their men’s residential program deals with the stigma of addiction, peer pressure, and societal expectations. Similarly, their women’s program focuses on women-specific topics including how to build resilience and a sense of belonging in your community.
For adults over the age of 55, they run a 55+ sober recovery program which looks at recovery from the angle of someone who is ready to enter the second halves of their lives free from addiction. The program’s goal is to build your motivation to remain sober and provide a place of support and encouragement.
They also have an 18-week long evening recovery program for anyone in recovery who isn’t able to pause their regular lives to seek treatment. This program has a virtual option which can be accessed from anywhere in the world.
