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Growing into Your Best Self

A Silent, Recovery Weekend for Men

December 11 - 13, 2026

Groups Attending: Individuals

Summary

Prior to recovery, we lead selfish, disconnected lives. By applying the spiritual principles to our attitudes and behaviors we will have the strength to change into a person we can be proud of. This weekend we will explore how our Higher Power walks with us on this journey of healing. Together, we will see how to repair relationships and recognize how perfectionism and shame have held us back from our desire to be trustworthy, honest and whole.

Description

A Retreat Leader leads the retreat and prepares thematic talks rooted in the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius and the 12 Step Program. The retreat offers a unique time away with optional opportunities for a 12 Step meeting, confession, Mass, consultation with a spiritual director, and group prayer experiences. Recovery Retreats end after the 11:30 am lunch.

Bellarmine has two libraries, a resource center, two chapels, and many other common areas. Outdoor spaces include a various walking trails, various prayer gardens, a gazebo, stations of the cross, as well as a few patios and outdoor chairs and benches.

You can learn more about what to expect by visiting this page.

Retreat Experience Gallery

Bellarmine Main Entrance

Sacred Heart Chapel

Mary McKeon Library

St. Joseph Gazebo

Mother Teresa Garden

Eastern Africa Collection

Fireplace Lounge

Dining Room

Winter on the Grounds

Resource Center

Sacred Heart Statue at Sunset

Susie's Memorial Garden

Madonna Library

Lower Level Lounge

Retreat Leader

Elizabeth Neubauer

Elizabeth Neubauer is spiritual director and supervisor. Her practice serves individuals of all faith traditions and those who describe themselves as spiritual. She has facilitated programs on prayer, meditation, mindfulness and grief and loss. In addition, Elizabeth leads retreats for recovering alcoholics and addicts and their families in which acceptance, shame and forgiveness are often topics. She has degrees in business and art and is a graduate of the Spiritual Guidance Training Program at Siena Retreat Center in Racine, Wisconsin. Elizabeth has additional training in grief and loss, mindfulness and self-compassion. Past careers have included Fundraising, Photography, Employee Assistance Programming and Funeral Service. She is a member of Congregation Shalom, a Reform Jewish synagogue in Milwaukee.