Retreat Director
Ms. Mary Peterson
"A retreat renews our mind, body and soul. The change of scenery and nurturing environment allows us to relax and gain a new perspective on our life. We remember what's really important. The slower pace opens our hearts to God's restorative touch."
Ms. Mary Peterson,
Retreat Director
Mary Peterson is a wife, mother, GMa and artist. She has a passion for art and spirituality. She sees God as the great artist with the world as His canvas. She received training as a spiritual director at Mercy Center Burlingame and has a private spiritual direction practice in Santa Rosa. Her own experience in sobriety is the foundation for her 12 step work with recovery retreats at JVC. Mary has also led retreats at various churches throughout Northern California and is currently on the RCIA Team at Resurrection Church in Santa Rosa.
Retreat Ms. Peterson is directing this season:
And assisting:
- Oct 21-23 Getting Better Acquainted with Powerlessness, Non-Silent Recovery Retreat for Men & Women in the Language of Al-Anon
- Dec 30- Jan. 1 The New Year’s Retreat — Gentle and Serene — Celebrate with People in Recovery, Non-Silent Recovery Retreat for Men & Women (Retreat fee: $340, deposit: $150)
- May 18-20 A Retreat for Relatives and Friends of Alcoholics and Addicts, Non-Silent Recovery Retreat for Men & Women in the Language of Al-Anon
- Jun 8-10 We Will Comprehend the Word Serenity and We Will Know Peace, Non-Silent Recovery Retreat for Men & Women