Journeys to Assisi offers week-long immersion retreats
in the glorious medieval city of
Assisi, Italy.
12-Step Recovery Retreat
May 19-25, 2019
"Channel of Your Peace - A Recovery Retreat with Francis of Assisi"
This is a retreat exclusively for those in 12-step recovery, of any kind.
A unique opportunity to contemplate your 12-step journey in companionship with St. Francis - a model of willingness, surrender, gratitude and conscious contact. Join us for morning meditation followed by talks that interweave his life stories with recovery themes. We visit Assisi’s sacred sites and eat lunch at local restaurants.
There are "all-12-steppers" meetings each day.
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Heritage SitesVisit landmarks like the Basilica of St Francis, above, featuring magnificent works by Giotto and Cimabue. |
Glorious Surroundings Immerse yourself in the verdant landscape of Umbria, called the "Green Heart of Italy". |
Food and FellowshipEnjoy many opportunities to savor local cuisine in the company of fellow travelers. |
"...the week was amply structured with a lot of space for self reflection and downtime. I especially enjoyed the afternoon thought sessions. I think you did a great job keeping us on course and allowing enough space so we each could personalize the experience."
Rose Deats, 2018
"...it was the realization of a dream, and the pace was perfect. I appreciated the camaraderie and group chemistry. The places we visited were a gift. The restaurants and eating experiences could not have been better, and blended into the whole experience. The open and honest discussions were meaningful and thought provoking."
Rev. Wilfredo Benitez, 2018
"We found the morning sessions, the visits to churches, the fabulous lunches and the afternoon reflections very meaningful and well paced. Thank you so much for a wonderful retreat."
Helena Lee, Richard Klapper, 2018
"This was a life changing experience!! Paul is a gifted retreat leader; the group provided a wonderful context for exploring the questions we were given to consider. Assisi is breathtakingly beautiful and palpably spirit-filled. My hope is to go back next year."
Ellen Oler, LCSW, 2016
"The morning talks & evening reflections were wonderful - far superior to any meditations I had been offered before. I continue to ask the questions that you posed to us, and I am very grateful."
Millicent Browne, 2016
"Overall, it was a wonderful experience to go deeper into my Franciscan vocation. ..I found the talks to be very beneficial...
a good way to "frame" what were doing each day. Site visits were organized...we had plenty of time to explore.... "
Br. David Rutledge, OSF, 2015
"Paul was excellent at balancing his program with our needs and taking advantage of being in Assisi. It was great having his experience...The retreat had the perfect tone for Assisi...going to the spots where the lives of St. Francis and St. Clair were lived...
made the retreat come alive."
Larry Quirk, 2015
“Loved the idea & the place...they were both mutually nourishing!”
Drew Minter, 2013
“It was a rich experience.... My prayer life got an infusion of energy..."
Sarah Gardner, 2013
Rose Deats, 2018
"...it was the realization of a dream, and the pace was perfect. I appreciated the camaraderie and group chemistry. The places we visited were a gift. The restaurants and eating experiences could not have been better, and blended into the whole experience. The open and honest discussions were meaningful and thought provoking."
Rev. Wilfredo Benitez, 2018
"We found the morning sessions, the visits to churches, the fabulous lunches and the afternoon reflections very meaningful and well paced. Thank you so much for a wonderful retreat."
Helena Lee, Richard Klapper, 2018
"This was a life changing experience!! Paul is a gifted retreat leader; the group provided a wonderful context for exploring the questions we were given to consider. Assisi is breathtakingly beautiful and palpably spirit-filled. My hope is to go back next year."
Ellen Oler, LCSW, 2016
"The morning talks & evening reflections were wonderful - far superior to any meditations I had been offered before. I continue to ask the questions that you posed to us, and I am very grateful."
Millicent Browne, 2016
"Overall, it was a wonderful experience to go deeper into my Franciscan vocation. ..I found the talks to be very beneficial...
a good way to "frame" what were doing each day. Site visits were organized...we had plenty of time to explore.... "
Br. David Rutledge, OSF, 2015
"Paul was excellent at balancing his program with our needs and taking advantage of being in Assisi. It was great having his experience...The retreat had the perfect tone for Assisi...going to the spots where the lives of St. Francis and St. Clair were lived...
made the retreat come alive."
Larry Quirk, 2015
“Loved the idea & the place...they were both mutually nourishing!”
Drew Minter, 2013
“It was a rich experience.... My prayer life got an infusion of energy..."
Sarah Gardner, 2013
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