Matt Talbot Retreats

About Matt Talbot

Matt Talbot worked in a Dublin timber yard at the turn of the century. At an early age he became addicted to alcohol. He later experienced a spiritual conversion and went on to lead a life of asceticism and sanctity.

Matt Talbot Retreats

• A Matt Talbot retreat is an opportunity for recovering alcoholics to enhance their spirituality and sober way of life, in a setting that promotes fellowship and sharing thoughout the weekend. The people who attend these retreats are all recovering alcoholics.
• A Retreat Leader, who is usually a recovering alcoholic and trained in spiritual matters, gives conferences on varies broad topics several times during the weekend, bringing valuable insights into the spiritual element of the disease of alcoholism.
• There is no affiliation between AA and Matt Talbot Retreats. However, Matt Talbot Retreats are intended to foster and enhance spiritual recovery as suggested by AA's Twelve-Step Program.
• Retreat groups are independent organizations that conduct a set of retreats each year. Each group sets the cost for its retreats. Most of the cost goes to the retreat house for room and board.

Local Retreat Schedule (2011 - 2012)

Retreats begin on Friday evening (no meal is served on Friday) and finish after lunch on Sunday.

Retreat Group Contacts

For more information about Matt Talbot retreats, or to make a reservation, please contact one of the group secretaries / treasurers listed below. 

Matt Talbot Retreat Movement

For information about the Matt Talbot Retreat Movement, go to their site at www.matttalbotretreats.org or contact:

The Matt Talbot Retreat Movement, Inc.
P.O. Box 137
Eatontown, NJ 07724