Men’s Sobriety Retreat #49
October 2nd-October 4th, 2026
“Our mission is to foster the alcoholic man’s commitment to sobriety by providing workshops to teach and reinforce the founding steps, traditions, and principles of Alcoholics Anonymous in an atmosphere of unity and support.”
This weekend is a lifesaver for newcomers who will be immersed in the Steps and Traditions of Alcoholics Anonymous. The old-timer’s recovery will be revitalized, enhanced & the workshop is the perfect time and place to complete that step-work you may have been putting off. Be there to learn more about what works for you in recovery. Sponsors, bring your sponsees, and use this great opportunity to do step work.
THE RETREAT: This weekend workshop of recovery and sharing will change your life. No women, no children, and no furry companions– just like-minded men who are serious about their recovery.
With the blessings of sobriety, the support of the Atlanta Men’s Workshop, the support of our workshop speakers, & the service of many volunteers, this weekend has become a reality. This is “passing it on” in action. We have been hosting the weekend twice a year, in May and October, since May of 2001.
HOW IT STARTED: In 1982 the late Dock Crandell of Roswell, Georgia started the first Atlanta Men’s Workshop. A member of Alcoholics Anonymous, Kip Collins spoke at one of those workshops & brought back word of the miracle of the great weekend.
Kip got a group of men together to host a similar workshop in Southern California.
LOCATION: Buckhorn Camp, Idyllwild, CA 92549 (click here for directions).
The location for the workshop is 4 miles North of ldyllwild, CA,
on Highway 243. Nestled in the San Jacinto Mountains at an elevation of 6,000 feet, Buckhorn Camp’s beautiful conference center provides an atmosphere of serenity, spiritual renewal and peace. There is plenty of onsite parking, and the six-man cabins are clean and comfortable. A detailed map will be sent to all registrants.
THE SCHEDULE: Arrive at 3:00PM on Friday, get checked in, unpacked, refreshed, then enjoy dinner. Following dinner, let’s experience a powerful speaker meeting, have a fun raffle of donated prizes, stay up late, and attend the Sobriety and Finances or the Sexual Conduct in Sobriety workshops. After getting settled in, get a good first night’s sleep.
After a hearty breakfast on Saturday morning, we’ll have the “Magic and Power of the 12 Steps”. Our three speakers, with various lengths of sobriety, talk about how the 12 steps have changed each one of their lives. When the speakers are finished, there’s a break for lunch, then attend the 12 steps workshops in the afternoon.
When the workshop is complete, enjoy a relaxing Bar-B-Que dinner Saturday evening with your new friends, and when that is finished, experience another impactful speaker meeting. After which we’ll have another entertaining raffle and auction of donated swag.
When Sunday rolls around, it welcomes you to another breakfast and our closing, spiritual speaker meeting. This includes a rowdy sobriety countdown and a communal closing that will leave you both fulfilled and strengthened. After that we ask all attendees to help us clean the campground in the AA Spirit, together. After our time together, please drive home safely, and we will be eagerly waiting for you next time.
(Quality meals will be served in the conference center with the exception of the Saturday evening Bar-B-Que dinner.)
All meals will be provided for you with coffee and snacks available all weekend at the retreat. We hope to see you soon!
SPEAKERS:
We are blessed with a panel of speakers a national convention would be fortunate to have!
Friday: Bryce T.
Saturday: Wayne B.
Sunday: Tommy M.
Speaker meetings are to be held in Norton Hall at the camp.
Registration for the event is $200.00 when registering and paying online you can pay $75.00 to reserve your spot, and pay remaining balance at the retreat. Ts and Hoodies need to paid in advance with registration today
Payment for registration is $220.00 on the day of the event
REGISTRATIONS are NON-REFUNDABLE and NON-TRANSFERABLE without prior approval. Speakers and location subject to change.
We use credit/debit cards online, & cash or check at the retreat.
You may also order imprinted 100% cotton, heavy weight T-shirts & hoodies in sizes M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL & 4XL with your payment. Everybody will get a mug with registration. (Additional mugs are $10.)
Short sleeve T-Shirt ($20)
Long sleeve T-Shirt ($25)
Hoodie, pull-style ($40)
Hoodie, zip-style ($40)
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