Welcome
Women's Serenity Retreat PA
Our Mission:
COMMUNITY SUPPORT
Women's Serenity Retreat PA is dedicated to empowering women on their recovery journey through connection and support. We create a safe sanctuary where every woman can heal, grow, and thrive.
SUPPORTING WOMEN IN RECOVERY
The Retreat
We facilitate a yearly retreat designed to uplift and empower women on their personal recovery journey.
Facilitator/Speaker
Marie Talsness
Marie Talsness has been active in 12 Step recovery for over thirty years and is passionate about helping others discover a richer spiritual life through the practical application of the Twelve Steps. She brings honesty, humor, and a willingness to share her own ongoing journey of recovery and spiritual growth.
After living in Hong Kong for 22 years, where she raised three children and served as a Religious Education Director, Marie has organized and facilitated 12 Step spiritual retreats internationally since 2005.
Theme: “Spirituality is not a theory. We have to live it.”
Activities
Follow Your Joy
During unstructured time, we invite you to join us in fun activities like yoga, badminton, crafts, journaling, reflection time or inspiring outdoor adventures.
Community
Together We Thrive
Together we will explore how Steps 6, 7, 10, and 11 can help us deepen our relationship with God and become more aware of the Presence that guides us through both the stumblings and the blessings of everyday life.
Agenda
This is a tentative agenda for the weekend to let you know what you can expect!
Friday, October 2, 2026
3:00 – 5:00 PM Registration & Room Assignment
5:00 PM Dinner
6:45 – 7:30 PM Welcome & Ice Breaker Activity
7:45 – 9:00 PM Conference / Session I – Marie’s Story
9:00 PM Sobriety Count Up
10:00 PM AA Meeting
Saturday, October 3, 2026
7:00 – 8:00 AM AA Meeting (location)
7:00 – 8:00 AM Yoga
8:00 AM Breakfast
9:00 – 10:00 AM Badminton and other Gym Activities
10:20 – 11:10 AM Conference / Session II (Steps 6 & 7)
11:10 – 11:45 AM Session II Small Group Processing
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 – 4:00 PM Free Time. Spend time in nature, go for a walk, journal, color, rest — you decide! Tennis courts, foosball, ping pong, basketball, corn hole, horseshoe pits, tetherball. Sessions available during free time.
4:15 – 4:45 PM Conference / Session III
4:45 – 5:00 PM Session III Small Group Processing
5:00 PM Dinner & Presentation
7:00 – 7:45 PM Conference / Session IV
8:30 – 9:30 PM AA Fireside Meeting
Sunday, October 4, 2026
8:00 AM Breakfast
9:00 – 9:30 AM Pack Up & Exit Rooms
9:30 – 10:30 AM Conference / Session V
What to Pack
Come ready to relax and connect. Here are some idea on what to pack:
Casual and comfortable clothing
Activewear to play games or hike
Tennis Shoes/Hiking Boots
Water Bottle
Book/Journal
Toiletries
Headphones
Phone charger
Yoga Mat
Badminton Racket
Anything else you need to be comfortable sitting for sessions and to participate in activities