Retreats for Women:

Serenity Retreat "From Fear to Faith"

May 10-12

Director: Heather King

Heather King is a writer, ex-lawyer, sober alcoholic, contemplative and National Public Radio commentator. She struggled with alcoholism for many years, got sober in 1987, and converted to Catholicism in 1996. An essayist and blogger, Heather is the author of several books, including Parched; her spiritual reflections appear regularly in Magnificat Magazine. Her witty, entertaining style draws her audience into the deeper aspects of the spiritual journey. She has an authentic razor-sharp clarity about accepting life on life’s terms. For those who desire to take time apart with God and with other recovering women, Malvern’s Serenity retreat provides a safe haven in a tranquil 125-acre wooded setting.

For women in recovery
Hosted in the McShain-Horstmann Family Life Center.
Cost: $220.00 per person, includes all meals and room (double occupancy) with private bath.

(a single room, if available, is an additional $55.00)
Deposit: Due in full with registration
Call 610-644-0400 to register for this weekend or click here.

To view this retreat flyer, click here.

To visit this retreat's Facebook event page, click here.

Retreats for Men:

• Matt Talbot retreats are usually held on a weekend.
• Devote time for spirituality in recovery from alcoholism. 
• These retreats bring together a group of recovering alcoholics in a setting that promotes fellowship and sharing throughout the weekend.
• Most retreats focus on one broad topic for the weekend.
• Our Retreat-masters are usually both a recovering alcoholic and members of the clergy.
• Brings valuable insights into the spiritual part of alcoholism.
• We are a group of recovering alcoholics who have recognized the need for help in connection with a power greater than ourselves. 
• Our solution is to use the Matt Talbot spiritual retreat weekend to find out how to utilize the tools suggested in the Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions of Alcoholics Anonymous.
• We offer: Mass, Confession, Adoration, Conferences, Discussion group break-out sessions and AA meetings.
• All faiths are welcome. The Matt Talbot Retreats are non-denominational, ecumenical, and spiritual rather than specifically religious. This is NOT an AA, Al-Anon, NA, SA, GA, and any other A. Nor is this a religious event sanctioned by the Christian, Jewish, Buddhist, and Muslim, Hindu or any other organized religion. All of God’s children are welcome.

Matt Talbot #48

May 3-5

Director: Msgr. John Esseff
For men in recovery
Contact: Kirk DeJesus
Email Kirk at: kdejesus@yahoo.com
Cost: TBD
Deposit: TBD
All reservations will be made/taken by the Matt Talbot #48 group.

Matt Talbot #66

May 10-12

Director: Sr. Anne Winkelmann
For men in recovery
Contact: Bill Drake
Email Bill at: cartreker@comcast.net
Cost: TBD
Deposit: TBD
All reservations will be made/taken by the Matt Talbot #66 group.

Matt Talbot #97

August 2-4

Director: TBD

For men in recovery
Contact:Phil Raleigh
Email Phil at: pfraleighjr@gmail.com
Cost: TBD
Deposit: TBD
All reservations will be made/taken by the Matt Talbot #97 group.
Download registration forms: www.matttalbot97.org

Matt Talbot #34

September 27-29

Director: Theirs
Captain: Fred Wildman
A Matt Talbot retreat offers an opportunity for recovering alcoholics to seek a stronger spiritual experience and enhance their sober way of life.
Cost: $235.00
Deposit: $75.00
Email the Retreat House about this retreat or call us at 610-644-0400
To register for this event, click here.

Matt Talbot #8

October 11-13

Director: Rev. John Lyons
For men in recovery
Contact: Lou Polonkay
Email Lou at: lp719@aol.com
Cost: TBD
Deposit: TBD
All reservations will be made/taken by the Matt Talbot #8 group.
Contact Lou Polonkay (LP719@AOL.com) for information and registration.

Matt Talbot #19

October 18-20

Director: TBD
For men in recovery
Contact: Jack Henson
Email Jack at: jackhenson59@gmail.com
Cost: TBD
Deposit: TBD
All reservations will be made/taken by the Matt Talbot #19 group.
Download registration forms: www.matttalbotgroup19.org

Matt Talbot #48

November 8-10

Director: TBD
For men in recovery
Contact: Kirk DeJesus
Email Kirk at: kdejesus@yahoo.com
Cost: TBD
Deposit: TBD
All reservations will be made/taken by the Matt Talbot #48 group. Please use contact information above.

Matt Talbot #66

November 15-17

Director: TBD
For men in recovery
Contact: Bill Drake
Email Bill at: cartreker@comcast.net
Cost: TBD
Deposit: TBD
All reservations will be made/taken by the Matt Talbot #66 group. Please use contact information above.

For more information about all retreats at Malvern Retreat House, visit our website by clicking HERE.