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29th Annual Fall Mountain Retreat at Camp de Benneville Pines
What Is the ACA Fall Mountain Retreat?:
This is a weekend of self-care where you and your “inner” child have the opportunity to grow, heal, play, discover,reflect, and work on yourselves. This year’s camp program is “Recipe for Recovery”. We venture deeper into our recovery and explore the possibilities of living life on life’s terms through workshops, 12-step meetings, crafts, music, drumming, hiking, body movement, dancing, and fellowship in the beautiful San Bernardino Mountains.
All persons from ACA, CoDA and other 12-step programs are invited.
What To Bring:
Flashlight, pillows, sheets/blankets or sleeping bag, towels, toiletries including soap and shampoo, sunscreen and warm clothing for cool evenings. Consider bringing: Hiking and sports gear, musical and percussion instruments, journals,swimsuit (required in the hot tub), stuffed animals, your “inner” child, earplugs, costumes and/or props for the “No-Talent” talent show, camera (please respect anonymity), fishing gear for nearby Jenks Lake, money for massage, etc.
Free coffee and tea are available 24/7 in the Lodge.
No food is permitted in cabins except in the kitchens of Craig’s Cabin and Cabin 6.
Vegetarian meals are available by request.
Please indicate preference on the registration form.
Do not leave food in your vehicle.
Do Not Bring!:
Pets, firearms, camping vehicles, or persons under age 18.
Absolutely no drugs or alcohol.
Smoking is permitted only in designated patio areas with ash containers.
Violators of these rules will be asked to leave.
A Handful of Rules – Take note before coming to camp:
(You’ll receive the full list of Camp Rules with your packet at camp.)
▪ Full registration must be paid by the start of camp, in order to be allowed to stay.
▪ This is an alcohol and drug free event. (Note: medical marijuana not allowed in camp.)
▪ Do not take photographs of any retreat attendees unless you get their permission first.
▪ Swimsuits are a MUST in the pool or Jacuzzi.
▪ Smoking is permitted only in designated areas with ashtrays.
▪ NO pets or animals allowed in camp, except trained Service animals – as defined by
the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act).
Anyone not abiding by the above rules will be asked to leave.
▪ NO FOOD is permitted in the cabins, except in air-tight containers (or in frig).
▪ When parking your vehicle, always face out, for quick get-a-ways in case of fire
(Forestry regulation).
▪ Appropriate attire must be worn at all times!
Contact Information:
FMR Info Line: (562) 367- 4325
E-Mail: ACAFallMountainrRetreat@gmail.com
Website: www.socalaca.org
