The Retreat is a nonprofit, Twelve Step-based recovery program in Wayzata, Minnesota, serving men and women affected by alcohol and drug addiction. Founded in 1991, it offers an affordable, community-based approach to recovery grounded in mutual support and the principles of the Twelve Steps. The Retreat is an educational recovery program rather than a clinical or medical treatment provider.
A Twelve Step-Based Approach to Recovery
The Retreat’s model is peer-led and educational, immersing participants in the principles and practices of Twelve Step recovery rather than clinical intervention. Its core residential programs, offered separately for men and women, provide a structured setting in which people can focus fully on building a foundation for lasting sobriety. The organization also operates several sober-living residences, which ask for a minimum commitment of six months to support a stable transition into independent recovery.
A Range of Programs and Broad Accessibility
Beyond its residential offerings, The Retreat provides non-residential options that meet people at different points in their recovery, including an evening program, a virtual recovery program accessible from anywhere, a program tailored to adults fifty-five and older, and dedicated relapse and renewal programs. Family programs and spiritual retreats extend support to loved ones and to those seeking deeper personal growth. Committed to keeping recovery within reach, The Retreat offers scholarships and payment options to help make its programs affordable.
