Alumni events offer an opportunity to recharge your recovery and reconnect with fellow Eating Recovery Center alumni and staff. These interactive events generally incorporate mindfulness, acceptance and commitment, as well as creativity and movement, and our hope is that you will leave alumni events empowered, committed and encouraged, with a renewed focus on recovery and growth.
Save the Date: 2012 Eating Recovery Center Alumni Retreat!
When: Friday, July 27th and Saturday, July 28th
Where: The Cielo at Castle Pines
Lodging: The Element Hotel at Park Meadows
Mark your calendar and plan to join us for our 2nd Annual Alumni Retreat this summer! Alumni of Eating Recovery Center’s adult programs and services are invited to attend the retreat, which will be held Friday, July 27th and Saturday, July 28th at The Cielo in scenic Castle Rock, Colorado, located just south of Denver.
Our hope is that the retreat will be a valuable experience, supporting you wherever you may be in your recovery process. Sessions will be rooted in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) skills and Eating Recovery Center’s Pillars of Recovery (Values, Mindsight and Connectedness). The schedule will also include uplifting stories of lasting recovery, therapeutic movement sessions and creative expression activities.
For questions regarding the retreat, or other alumni events and resources, contact Sarah Gilstrap, Marketing Communications Specialist, at alumni@EatingRecoveryCenter.com or 720-258-4008.
Event Registration:
Online registration will be available soon!
Registration fee: $25.00
Registration includes all sessions, meals, snacks and transportation between the hotel and event, as well as a “Retreat Pack” including materials, retreat t-shirt, book, tote bag, notepad and additional goodies. Attendees must register to attend the alumni retreat.
When:
Friday, July 27th, 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Saturday, July 28th, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Where:
The Cielo at Castle Pines
485 W. Happy Canyon Road
Castle Rock, CO 80108
CieloCastlePines.com
Free parking is available onsite at the Cielo. Shuttle transportation will be provided between the hotel and the alumni retreat location.
Lodging:
The Element Hotel at Park Meadows
9985 Park Meadows Drive
Lone Tree, CO 80124
Starwoodhotels.com/Element
CLICK HERE to book your room online, or by calling 877-353-6368
Discounted room rate is $89.00 per night plus tax, ask for “ERC” rate
For questions regarding lodging, contact Lorraine Rorabaugh, Element Sales Manager, at 303-790-2100
The Element provides a complimentary shuttle for transportation within a 5 mile radius of the hotel, including the Park Meadows Mall and the RTD Light Rail stop at Lincoln Street.
Airport Transportation:
We recommend using Super Shuttle for transportation between the airport and hotel
CLICK HERE to book your shuttle online, or by calling 1-800-BLUE-VAN (1-800-2583-826)
Shared shuttle rate is $24.00 each way
Use code “RF8DE” to receive the Eating Recovery Center 10% discount
Alumni attendees are responsible for booking their own transportation and lodging in the Denver area. To receive information about upcoming Eating Recovery Center alumni events, make sure you’re receiving our bi-monthly alumni eNewsletter, “Lasting Recovery.” Update your contact information in the fields to the left and press “Submit.”
Alumni Retreat Schedule:
| Friday, July 27: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm | |
| 8:30 am | Pick up at the Element hotel, transportation provided to the Cielo Free parking is available at the event location for guests with vehicles |
| 9:00 – 9:30 am | Registration, Breakfast and Welcome |
| 9:30 – 10:30 am | Opening Ceremony |
| 10:30 – 10:45 am | Morning Break |
| 10:45 am – 12:00 pm | Acceptance and Commitment Activity |
| 12:00 – 1:00 pm | Lunch on the Terrace |
| 1:00 – 2:30 pm | Presentation and Question & Answer with Dr. Craig Johnson Chief Clinical Officer |
| 2:30 – 3:30 pm | Movement Activity |
| 3:30 – 3:45 pm | Afternoon Break |
| 3:45 – 5:00 pm | Expressive Arts Activity |
| 5:00 – 6:00 pm | Dinner |
| 6:15 pm | Transportation provided to the Element hotel |
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Saturday, July 28: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm |
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| 8:30 am | Pick up at the Element hotel, transportation provided to the CieloFree parking is available at the event location for guests with vehicles |
| 9:00 – 10:30 am | Registration and BreakfastPresentation and Question & Answer with Dr. Ovidio Bermudez Chief Medical Officer and Medical Director of Child and Adolescent Services |
| 10:30 – 10:45 am | Morning Break |
| 10:45 – 11:45 am | Meditation Activity |
| 11:45 – 12:30 pm | Lunch on the Terrace |
| 12:30 – 1:30 pm | Acceptance and Commitment Activity |
| 1:30 – 3:00 pm | Closing Ceremony |
| 3:15 pm | Transportation provided to the Element hotel |
