Retreat to the Pines, Tuross Head

Primary Contact: Shane C, mob. 0430 861 883.

Alternative contact: email retreattothepines@gmail.com

Pre-registration for accommodation and/or meals 

closes Thursday 29 October 2026.

Retreat to the Pines is a weekend retreat for members of Narcotics Anonymous and their families.

The purpose of the retreat is to share the message of recovery and all that recovery has to offer. The retreat timetable is set up so that participants have the opportunity to attend meetings and catch up with old friends and meet new ones, as well as take advantage of the range of activities accessible in and around Tuross Head.

The venue is only a few minutes walk to One Tree and other local beaches and is close to Tuross and Coila Lakes.  So bring your swimmers, beach or fishing gear and take advantage of the sun, surf and sand.

Accommodation Options – Onsite – Register by 29 October 2026

Note: You will need to bring your own sheet and doona/sleeping bag, pillow and towel. Linen is not provided.

Main House. Executive rooms are a single bedroom with 2 single beds. Family rooms are a single bedroom with either 2 single beds and a double bunk, or 2 double bunks. There is one Executive Room with a queen size bed.

As these rooms are used for shared accommodation, if you wish to have one of the rooms to yourself then you will be required to pay an additional accommodation fee equivalent to an extra person.

Bathroom facilities are shared.

Bunkhouse. There are 2 bunkhouses, one for males and one for females. If you identify other than male or female then feel free to chat to Shane C.

Bathroom facilities are shared.

Camping. There are limited places to camp on-site. If you decide to camp you will have access to bathroom facilities. There is no access to power. Contact Shane C to discuss.

Offsite Accommodation – to be arranged by you

If you want to stay offsite there are a broad range of accommodation options in or near Tuross Head; for example, airBnB, caravan parks and motels. You will need to make your own arrangements.

If you stay offsite you can elect to have the meal and registration package.

Meal Package – Register by 29 October 2026

The meal package includes dinner Friday night; breakfast, lunch and dinner Saturday; and breakfast Sunday.

For meat eaters the menu is Friday dinner – lasagna or chicken with vegetables or salad, and dessert. Breakfasts – cereals, etc out for early risers. Bacon, eggs, hash brown, baked beans. Saturday lunch – rolls and wraps with cold meats, cheese, etc. Saturday dinner – Gourmet Burgers and dessert.

For vegetarians or people with special dietary needs, catering will be provided. Make sure you let Shane C know if you wish to use this option.

If you prefer to make your own arrangements for food, there are a variety of local food services available.

Registration Costs

The cost for a full weekend is $25. The daily rate for casual visitors is $10. Non-NA members are not charged registration fees.

T-Shirts will be available again this year. If you are interested in a t-shirt then let Shane C know. The design should be available in September, so you can see what you’d be getting.

Weekend Program

FRIDAY NIGHT 

6 to 7pm Dinner

8 to 9.30pm Opening Meeting

9.45pm Supper

SATURDAY

8 to 9am Breakfast

10 to 11.30am Meeting

12 to 1pm Lunch

2 to 3pm Guided Meditation

4 to 5.30pm Meeting

6 to 7pm Dinner

7.30 to 10pm Fun and Games & Lucky Door Prizes

SUNDAY

8 to 9am Breakfast

10 to 11.30am Closing Meeting

Primary Contact: Shane C, mob. 0430 861 883.

Alternative contact: email retreattothepines@gmail.com