SCA New York: Sexual Compulsives Anonymous

SCA Winter 2026 Retreat

SCA New York invites you to register for our Winter Retreat in Ivoryton, Conn., from Friday, March 27 through Sunday, March 29.

A retreat offers a special period of time for connection, community, silence, rest, simplicity, and contemplation. It can be both a “time out” from life’s daily stresses and an opportunity to deepen one’s experience of self and strengthen our connection to the SCA program. There is also time for fellowship and play — an opportunity to relax, laugh, and enjoy one another’s company.

The weekend will include workshops on Step 8, Step 9, and the Tools of the Program, SCA meetings, creativity, fellowship, nourishing meals and snacks, nature walks, games, and more.

This is a closed event for members of SCA only. Space is limited, and the retreat fills quickly, so advanced registration is required.

If you are considering doing service as a workshop leader, please register as early as possible, so assignments can be made with sufficient time for preparation.

More information and photos below. Contact the Retreat Committee with further questions.

Retreat Information

Cost: The retreats are reasonably priced at $281.50 ($275 base cost, plus online transaction fee) and are subsidized by SCA New York fundraisers. We deeply appreciate any additional donation you can contribute beyond the standard registration fee.

Reduced-price scholarships: Members who are experiencing financial hardship can apply for a reduced registration of $195 (plus online transaction fee), supported by our chapter's generous donations. Reduced registration will be granted based on the availability of funds and in the order in which requests are received.

Getting there on Friday, March 27: You can provide your own transportation or ride up with a group from Grand Central on Metro North (it's the New Haven stop on the New Haven line – round-trip, off-peak fare is $26.00-$38.50). Take the 3:03pm train to New Haven. From there, a yellow school bus will take us to woodsy Ivoryton, Conn., about 30 minutes beyond New Haven. The retreat begins on Friday evening at approximately 6:00pm with dinner.

Getting home on Sunday, March 29: The retreat ends on Sunday afternoon with a Quaker-style gratitude meeting. Our bus will return us to New Haven in time for the 4:39pm Metro-North train back to Grand Central. (Arrives 6:47 pm)

Accommodations: We’ll have three meals a day, snacks, tea, and coffee. Vegetarian options are available at every meal. Please feel free to bring any special dietary items and snacks. Refrigeration is available for our use.

Everyone has their own private room. Most have shared bathrooms, with private stalls for showers and toilets.

Please consider donating to the scholarship fund: To the extent possible, the Retreat Committee offers partial scholarships to those who request them. These scholarships are made possible thanks to the generous donations from SCA New York fellows who can afford to help others. Click here to make a donation, or you can donate when you register.

Cancellation policy: Full payment for the retreat is due March 19, 2026. If you must cancel, you will get a full refund minus the online transaction fee (up to $10) if you notify us by March 19. After March 19, refunds are not possible.

Questions? Yours in service: The Retreat Committee can be reached directly through the contact form below.

RETREAT INFORMATION