Welcome to the Arizona ACA Retreat In The Pines! 2023 marks the 36th annual retreat that provides adult children of alcoholics and dysfunctional families with a meaningful and relaxing weekend of personal growth and recovery. If you’re an ACA attending meetings and working the program, we invite you to join us in September for a weekend of fellowship, healing and fun. If you’re unsure whether you are an ACA, click here to review the 14 Laundry List Traits and learn more.

Friday, Sept. 8th – Sunday, Sept 10th

We are happy to report that The ACA Retreat is coming back to Mingus Mountain in 2023! We hope you will join us at our retreat for recovery, fun, creativity, and fellowship.

Registration is open now, and will end on Tuesday, August 15th.  Click here to register today.

There may be a limited number of scholarships available after our minimum lodging requirements are met with the camp. Please send a message via the “Contact the Committee” option below to either inquire about scholarships or to donate to the scholarship fund.

RV spaces with hookups are available.  Select off-site camping when you register.  Space is limited.

We are not able to supply transportation to the retreat, however, you can join the retreat Facebook page and arrange a ride share. Otherwise, you will need to rent a car or Uber. It is a two-hour ride from the airport to the retreat (113 miles).

To join the Facebook group, go to Facebook, then search: ACA RETREAT in the PINES (formerly ACA Retreat Mingus Mountain). This is a private group, so you will need to request to join.

For full weekend passes, the fee includes a bed in one of the lodges, meals from dinner Friday through breakfast on Sunday and all retreat activities.

For discounted weekend passes, the fee includes everything for the full weekend pass, except lodging. This is for tent campers or people sleeping off-site.

For Day passes, the fee includes lunch, dinner and activities on Saturday.

The only options for couples are tent camping or staying off-site.

Click here to see a list of must-haves and some suggestions for other items that some have found helpful.

This year, refunds are available if you notify the committee before August 9th.  

When purchasing your registration, check the box that says “I want to volunteer”.  You’ll be contacted soon after by our volunteer coordinator. 

The retreat usually sells out, so register soon!

ACA Arizona Retreat strives to create a fully inclusive culture and environment that values equality and fosters respect for all people. We understand that the ACA Arizona Retreat is a shared journey from which no one should be excluded. In alignment with our values, vision and mission, we welcome all persons, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity, as full participants in all our programs. We encourage our guests to develop self-confidence, embrace their creativity, explore their surroundings and create relationships.

We also recognize that gender Identity and lodging may be a consideration for some individuals attending the retreat. Our camp offers Male & Female lodging. For those who identify as other than their born gender, there is offsite lodging and tent camping available.

While the retreat committee members are all animal lovers and recognize the value of their presence in our lives, camp policy is to only allow ADA Certified Service animals to accompany their handler to the camp. Therapy dogs are not permitted. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.