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You are invited to attend the 24th annual, 2024 Northern California Members’ Unity Retreat! The theme of this year’s retreat is “Give Freely of What You Find”

This year marks the 24th anniversary of our annual members’ retreat and we are looking forward to another safe gathering of members of our SA fellowship for a weekend in the Santa Cruz County foothills.

Dates: Friday Nov 1, 4:00 PM to Sunday Nov 3, 2024, 12:00 PM

Location: Monte Toyon Retreat Center
220 Cloister Lane
Aptos CA 95003

Click here to register for the retreat!

About the Northern California Members’ Unity Retreat

The Northern California Members’ Unity Retreat (NCMUR) organization was established in 2001* to organize and facilitate retreats for members of Sexaholics Anonymous (SA), a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength, and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem. The only requirement for membership in SA is a desire to stop lusting and become sexually sober.

The purpose of each retreat is to provide a venue for the fellowship of SA members and to put into action the twelve steps toward spiritual progress. No matter what step or steps a member is working on, they will find help and encouragement. Rather than remaining in isolation, suffering the negative aspects of our addiction alone, we choose to share openly with one another in a safe, nurturing, and even fun environment; so plan on having a great and memorable weekend at a NCMUR retreat!

Retreat Schedule

Following is a tentative schedule for this year’s retreat. Please note that some details may change as the retreat date approaches:

Schedule and Program

Friday

TimeEventLocation
4:00-6:00 PMRegistration and FellowshipCarey Lodge
6:00-6:45 PMDinnerDining Hall
6:45-7:00 PMFacility Welcome and OrientationDining Hall
7:00-8:00 PMWelcome and IntroductionsHelgerson Hall
8:00-10:00 PMFears and Gratitude Exercise/SharingHelgerson Hall
10:00-11:00 PMNight Owls-Getting CurrentTBA

Saturday

TimeEvent Location
6:45-7:45 AMAttitude Adjustment MtgHelgerson Hall
8:00-8:45 AMBreakfastDining Hall
9:00 AM-12:00 PMStep WorkshopsBreak Out Rooms TBA
12:00-12:40 PMLunchDining Hall
1:00-2:30 PMStep WorkshopsBreak Out Rooms TBA
2:30-6:30 PMFellowship/Recreation TimeOn/Off Site* TBA
6:00-6:45 PMDinnerDining Hall
7:30-9:30 PMSpeaker/Discussion MtgHelgerson Hall
Until 10:00 PMCampfire, FellowshipCampfire Area**
* We will have access to the on-site rec facilities from 3:30 – 6:30pm Saturday. This would be the basketball, volleyball and field areas. Other rec opportunities – hiking or off-site – as we choose.
** Campfire activities must end by 10:00 PM

Sunday

TimeEvent Location
6:45-7:45 AMAttitude Adjustment MtgHelgerson Hall
8:00-8:45 AMBreakfastDining Hall
9:00-9:30 AMPersonal Pack and CleanCarey Lodge
9:30-10:00 AMCommunity Pack and CleanHelgerson Hall & Outdoors
10:00-10:45 AMStep Workshop WrapHelgerson Hall
10:45-11:15 AMBusiness Meeting (everyone)TBA
11:00 AMVacate from all buildings
11:15-11:45 AMClosing CircleUnder the redwoods