About the Retreat

For three days every year, women from all over the country get together for a weekend of recovery from the disease of alcoholism using the program of Alcoholics Anonymous through seminars, workshops, speakers, meditations, laughter, friendship, creativity, and new experiences.  Any 12 step member is welcome to join us.

We stay in warm, comfortable rooms (see Accomodations page for more details) at the beautiful retreat center called Epworth by Sea, which overlooks the Frederica River on St. Simons Island, Georgia.

The View - The Frederica River Looking West Across the Marshes of Glynn

The highlight of our Retreat is the workshop conducted by Polly P. of Birch Bay, Washington and Michael E. of Augusta, Georgia.  Polly and Michael have been leading our Retreat for the last 13 years, since the Ladybug began.  This year our speakers will be Beth H. from North Carolina and Celinda P. from Jacksonville, Fl. Gail C. from Akron, Oh. You are welcome to participate in all or part of the activities that are offered over the weekend, such as meditations by the river, hiking, bicycling (bikes for rent), or yoga classes (please bring an extra towel or mat).  Please bring your musical instruments there will be a jam session both friday and saturday night. Ongoing meetings TBA.

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