We all come into recovery carrying cracks — the marks of loss, trauma, shame, and the choices that once broke us open. Yet what if those cracks were not signs of weakness, but invitations to healing? Inspired by the ancient Japanese art of Kintsugi, this retreat explores how our brokenness can become the very place where grace and growth enter. Like pottery repaired with gold, our wounds can be transformed into strength and beauty when we allow the light of honesty, humility, and connection to shine through.
This weekend will offer an opportunity to reflect on the cracks that shaped us and the gold that now fills them. Each participant will create their own art piece, turning something broken into something beautiful. Using story, play, 12-step spiritual practice, and community, we’ll explore how to embrace imperfection as part of the recovery process — discovering that our brokenness doesn’t keep us from recovery; it’s what makes recovery possible.
Last modified: December 22, 2025