The Puget Sound Retreat Committee is excited for this year’s upcoming live SAA-COSA retreat from 25-27 August 2023. The retreat committee have received inquiries asking whether it will be possible to only attend the keynote sessions, without paying a registration fee. Unfortunately, our agreement with Gwinwood Retreat Center specifies that we will pay a fixed amount for every person who is present on the site, regardless of whether they eat or sleep there. This means that we can only allow ...

The Puget Sound Retreat Committee is excited for this year’s upcoming live SAA-COSA retreat from 25-27 August 2023. NOTE: Advance registration is required! No “walk-in” registrations are allowed! The registration deadline has been extended to 10 August 2023. Full retreat information is available at soundretreat.org. Register at soundretreat.org/registration-page.

The Puget Sound Retreat Committee is excited for this year’s upcoming live SAA-COSA retreat from 25-27 August 2023. NOTE: Advance registration is required by August 10 – no “walk-in” registrations are allowed! Please share the following Talking Point with members in your groups during the week of August 7: It’s not too late to register for the retreat happening Friday through Sunday, August 25-27 at Gwinwood Retreat Center in Lacey, WA. There will be plenty of food and places to sleep...

The Puget Sound Retreat Committee is excited for this year’s upcoming live SAA-COSA retreat from 25-27 August 2023. NOTE: Advance registration is required by August 7 – no “walk-in” registrations are allowed! Please share the following Talking Point with members in your groups during the week of July 31: Less than 4 weeks to go. Everything is getting formalized and ready to roll. We are all excited for this year’s retreat starting August 25. Please keep sharing the news about this ...

The Puget Sound Retreat Committee is excited for this year’s upcoming live SAA-COSA retreat from 25-27 August 2023. NOTE: Advance registration is required by August 7 – no “walk-in” registrations are allowed! Please share the following Talking Point with members in your groups during the week of July 24: At Serenity on the Sound you’ll experience the joy of being together again, “Alive and In Person,” with friends old and new. It’s time to begin preparing to share our talents at the O...

The Puget Sound Retreat Committee is excited for this year’s upcoming live SAA-COSA retreat from 25-27 August 2023. IMPORTANT NOTE: Advance registration is REQUIRED by August 7. Unlike past years, “walk-in” registration is not possible! See soundretreat.org for complete information.

The Puget Sound Retreat Committee is excited for this year’s upcoming live SAA-COSA retreat from 25-27 August 2023. NOTE: Advance registration is required by August 7 - no "walk-in" registrations are allowed! Please share the following Talking Point with members in your groups during the week of July 17: Beautiful location, all meals, sleeping arrangements, fun, friends, music, workshops, quiet meditation, and recovery, all this for about $83 a day. By pitching in we are able to keep ...

The Puget Sound Retreat Committee is excited for this year’s upcoming live SAA-COSA retreat from 25-27 August 2023. Please share the following Talking Point with members in your groups during the week of July 10: Serenity on the Sound is coming August 25-27, and one of the many things to look forward to is the food. Gwinwood Retreat Center’s professional catering team promises us a classic comfort food menu with full buffet-style cooked breakfasts, hearty sandwiches, soups, and salads fo...

You may have seen the sad news that the main lodge of Gwinwood Retreat Center has been destroyed in a fire. We have confirmed that the 2023 Serenity on the Sound SAA/COSA retreat will still occur at that location from 25-27 August. The retreat planning committee is adjusting our weekend plans so that we better utilize the other onsite meeting spaces. We are excited to gather with you soon! See soundretreat.org for full information.

The Puget Sound Retreat Committee is excited for this year’s upcoming live SAA-COSA retreat from 25-27 August 2023. Please share the following Talking Point with members in your groups during the week of July 3: Don’t miss the fun and recovery at Serenity on the Sound, our annual retreat for SAA and COSA. The camp offers hiking, swimming, canoeing, volleyball, a challenge course, and a game room with ping-pong. Recovery opportunities include workshops, yoga, guided meditation, communing ...