Step Up Into Recovery 2026
July 10 - 12, 2025 @ The Serra Retreat in Malibu
- Who: Open to all men & women members of SAA
- What: Three days of intensive step work where we work all twelve steps of SAA.
- When: July 10 - July 12, 2026
- Where: Serra Retreat - 3401 Serra Road, Malibu, CA 92605
- Why: Because you want to enjoy fun, fellowship, and all the miracles that recovery has to offer.
The Details:
About The Retreat
Whether you’re new to SAA or an experienced veteran, The Step Up Into Recovery Retreat will help you find new insights, build connections, and enhance your recovery.
This year’s Step Up Into Recovery Retreat builds on the momentum from the last two years. We will be using the “Back To Basics” format by Wally P combined with the official SAA literature, exercises, speakers, meetings, and fellowship.
Join us for a rewarding weekend of fun, fellowship, and recovery!
Rooms & Rates
Room rate is $380, which covers lodging, meals, materials, and books for three days and two nights.
We also offer a Commuter Rate of $190 which includes meals, materials, and books, but you stay off-site.
Financial Aid is available! Just ask Eric O if you need assistance (text 310-871-4254)
To secure your spot, send your payment via Venmo to Phil A: @Phil-A75 Be sure to include your name and desired rate (room or commuter)
Stay Up To Date:
Important Dates & Times:
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- June 30, 2025: Last Day To Register
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- July 11, 2025 @ 3:00pm-4:30pm: Arrival, Check-In, & Registration
- July 11, 2025 @ 4:45pm: Day One Sessions Begin - Steps 1-3
- July 11, 2025 @ 6:10pm: Dinner
- July 11, 2025 @ 8:05pm: SAA Meeting (Steve L lead)
- July 11, 2025 @ 9:00pm: Day One Sessions End + Outer Circle Activities
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- July 12, 2025 @ 7:30am: Optional Morning Meditation
- July 12, 2025 @ 8:00am: Breakfast
- July 12, 2025 @ 9:05am: Day Two Sessions Begin - Steps 4-6
- July 12, 2025 @ 12:00pm: Lunch
- July 12, 2025 @ 1:00pm: Sessions Resume - Steps 7-10
- July 12, 2025 @ 6:00pm: Dinner
- July 12, 2025 @ 7:00pm: Outer Circle Activities
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- July 13, 2025 @ 7:00am: Morning Meditation & Morning Meeting (Ian lead)
- July 13, 2025 @ 8:00am: Breakfast
- July 13, 2025 @ 9:00am: Day Three Sessions - Steps 11-12 + returning to reality
- July 13, 2025 @ 12:00pm: Lunch
- July 13, 2025 @ 1:00pm: Check-Out + Departure
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