SLAA GDVI Activities and Events
Note: All times noted in activities are shown in Eastern U.S. time
GDVI Women's 12 Step Retreat
Date: Friday, April 21, 2023 – Sunday, April 23, 2023
Time: Starts Friday, 3:00 PM and ends Sunday, 1:15 PM (Eastern U.S./Canada time)
Cost:
- Non-Commuter – $395 (limited to 14 women) – Includes participation in the step weekend, printed schedule with folder, guide to the steps booklet, overnight bedroom for 2 nights, snacks, coffee and beverages throughout the weekend, breakfast and lunch on Saturday, breakfast on Sunday. Dinner Friday and Saturday are on your own or with the group (cost not included). There is a small fridge and microwave if you would like to bring your own food.
- Commuter – $240 – Commuter Registration (limited to 2 women) – Includes participation in the step weekend, printed schedule with folder, guide to the steps booklet, snacks, coffee and beverages throughout the weekend, breakfast and lunch on Saturday, breakfast on Sunday. Dinner Friday and Saturday are on your own or with the group (cost not included). There is a small fridge and microwave if you would like to bring your own food.
Read the requirements for attending the retreat here
View the draft schedule of events for the retreat here
Register for the GDVI Women’s 12-Step Retreat On-Line Here
Location & Rooms:
The GDVI Women’s 12-Step Retreat is in a B&B in the Skylands Region of northern New Jersey. There are 4 single bedrooms and 6 shared bedrooms (each occupant has their own bed). All linens, pillows and bedding are provided. Each bedroom has a bathroom with towels, a plush robe and a hairdryer. Single bedrooms are given to the earliest registrants upon request. If you have another member who is attending that you would like to share a room with, please add them to your registration form(both participants must register within 48 hours of each other to be secured). Check in to your room by 3pm. Check out is at 9am (retreat ends at 1:30pm Sunday). Select bedrooms are also used for smaller group sessions throughout the weekend.
2023 GDVI S.L.A.A. Co-Ed Spring Retreat
At the Daylesford Abbey
220 South Valley Road, Paoli, PA 19301
Dates: Friday, June 2nd – Sunday, June 4th, 2023
Friday begins promptly at 7pm and Sunday ends at 2:15pm Please consider that in the planning of your trip
Location: Daylesford Abbey, Paoli, PA
The Daylesford Abbey is a peaceful refuge where you can deepen your sense of personal and communal spirituality. The abbey grounds have over 80 acres of property and is located in Paoli, Pennsylvania.
Registration On-Line Here
Download a Printable Flier to distribute at meetings
Format:
You won’t want to miss this wonderful event to expand your recovery! During this retreat weekend you will have the opportunity to participate in many wonderful recovery workshops, recovery meetings, and create new, safe, healthy friendships.
There is an optional Yankee swap gift exchange entertainment on Saturday evening along with a fundraiser silent auction held all day Saturday.
There will be service opportunities offered when registering and a required service sign up at the retreat for all participants.
Click here for workshop descriptions
Cost:
There are choices for commuter and non-commuter weekend or a Saturday only commuter rate. GDVI has also added a new split payment option for non commuters who register before 3/31/23. Scholarships available upon request.
- NON-COMMUTER WEEKEND: Participation in all meetings, weekend workshops and activities, six meals, a single bedroom, shared hall bathrooms – $355 early registration through 3/31/23. $395 after 3/31/23
- NON-COMMUTER WEEKEND Split Payment option – 1st payment Split payment of $200 today to reserve a spot in early registration. Remaining $155 is due on or before 4/21/23 *By selecting this option, you understand that no refunds will be given, your 2nd payment must be made by 4/21/23 to retain this discounted rate. Please set a reminder to re-register and make your final payment on or before 4/21/23.
- COMMUTER WEEKEND: Participation in all meetings, weekend workshops and activities, six meals. No overnight stay – $175 early registration through 3/31/23. $215 after 3/31/23
- COMMUTER SATURDAY: Participation in all workshops and activities on Saturday only with three meals. No overnight stay – $135 early registration through 3/31/23. $155 after 3/31/23. If you register for this option, it is REQUIRED to check in and join us for a welcome session Saturday 8am to 8:30am in the Pennings room. For safety of all in attendance, if you do not participate in the welcome session you will not be able to participate in the workshops, meetings, or activities.
Meals: Six meals are included for both commuter and non-commuter entire weekend participants. Saturday only participants will receive three meals. Dietary restrictions can be made upon registration. Please contact the retreat coordinator before you register if you plan to provide your own food for personal or religious reasons. Six meals include Friday (dinner), Saturday (breakfast, lunch and dinner), Sunday (breakfast and lunch). A freezer, refrigerator and microwave are available to all participants in the upstairs lounge. Coffee, tea and water are also freely available throughout the weekend.
Cancellation Policy:
To receive a FULL REFUND, the retreat date must be made in writing by emailing the retreat coordinator before April 21, 2023.
If you selected split payment for a non-commuter, no refunds will be offered.
Cancellations made less than 6 weeks (after April 21, 2023) prior to the retreat date must be made in writing by emailing the retreat coordinator and may receive a credit towards a future in person retreat only.
Any cancellation after May 19, 2023 will not receive a refund or credit.
GDVI and coordinators reserve the right to cancel any weekend if it does not receive at least 15 reservations by the respective registration dates. You will be refunded in full if this occurs.
There is no sobriety requirement to attend, but participants MUST STAY SOBER DURING THE WEEKEND. This ensures that everyone can attend in safety and work together to expand our recovery. People will be asked to leave if they do not abide by this rule.
Come early Friday/Stay Sunday for Fellowship. Meet other attendees by arriving early, offer to do service, take a stroll on the
Abbey grounds. Friday begins promptly at 7pm and Sunday ends at 2:15pm, please consider that in the planning of your trip.
Registration On-Line Here
Social Activities & Recovery Events—Who can attend?
Intergroup (GDVI) members organize “Social Activities” and “Recovery Events” to strengthen recovery and the Fellowship. All Social Activities and Recovery Events are drug/alcohol-free.
- “Social Activities” are presented by the GDVI Social Committee. (See below–this is a very dynamic, active, imaginative and sober-fun-loving committee!) For Social Activities happening in public places, family members and friends who will respect anonymity are welcome to attend with you.
- “Recovery Events” are organized by various GDVI Planning Committees. Recovery Events are open only to S.L.A.A. members and newcomers. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
This is your Fellowship!
Find out about joining any GDVI committee. Attend any Intergroup Meeting on the second Tuesday of every month via Zoom (contact Corresponding Secretary for meeting ID and passcode). Or call the Information Line, 609-621-SLAA (7522)and leave a message. Or write to Contact Corresponding Secretary,
Subject: Committee Questions.
Your message will be forwarded to the planning committee of your interest.
Intergroup on the Road is now a brief (15-20 minutes) share from current GDVI members, like a speaker meeting, on their personal benefits in recovery as a result of doing regional service. If your S.L.A.A. group would like to have members of GDVI (Intergroup) visit your meeting to share their experience, strength and hope about service in recovery,
please leave a message on the Information Line: 215-731-9760 or send an email to: Contact Corresponding Secretary, Subject: Intergroup on the Road.
Upcoming Events
Watch for upcoming events in the future!
Fellowship Wide Services Events Worldwide
Check out all the events in other Intergroup regions on the Fellowship Wide Services Web Site.
What to Watch For
S.L.A.A. Greater Delaware Valley Intergroup Thursday Night Phone Meeting
New call-in #
Starting March 5, 2020
New Call in #:(605) 313-5111
Access code 148378#
Every Thursday Night
7:30pm to 8:30pm ET (With time for Fellowship after the meeting)
