Alcohol-Free Travel, Courses and Retreats

 Get outside your comfort zone and join us in person for a Recovery Elevator event, retreat or sober travel trip. Learn firsthand how incredible an alcohol-free life can be.

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Alcohol-Free Courses

Our courses are designed to help you build an alcohol-free life by providing the tools and support you need.

RESTORE: Dry January Course

RESTORE is our intensive Dry January course geared towards the newcomer. This is much more than a 30-day alcohol-free challenge – It represents you having the courage and openness to listen to the body and make a major change in your life. In this 14-session course, we’ll cover different recovery paths, is A.A. right for you, how to build community, techniques for calming the mind, spirituality, mindfulness, meditation, and the best part is you won’t be alone. You’ll join fellow course attendees on Zoom and classes are both lecture and small group discussions. Homework and resources are emailed after each class. Classes start Wednesday, January 1st at 3:00 PM EST and course days are Sundays, Mondays, and Thursdays. Learn more here! 

Recovery Elevator sobriety ukulele course

Alcohol-Free Songwriting Course

Join us for 6 consecutive Mondays (2/10, 2/17, 2/24, 3/3, 3/10, 3/17)) at 8 PM EST for 1.5 hours and let’s jam! In this five-week course, we’ll cover why music is such a powerful healing modality, how creativity can help us quit drinking, you’ll connect with other alcohol-free musicians, and you’ll write and perfect a song with the cohort. You’ll learn tips and tricks from professional musicians playing music for decades. Awaken that inner artist and let the vibration heal you at the cellular level. Feel free to join with a guitar, piano, ukulele, your voice, or with whatever you play. At the end of the course, we’ll come together for a celebration to hear everyone’s masterpieces! Learn more!

Alcohol-Free Travel

See The World In Ways You’ve Never Imagined

 Traveling the world with other like-minded individuals is an absolute blast. There is an alcohol free travel movement happening now and we want you to be part of it! Gone are the days where partying is the focal point of a travel itinerary. With Recovery Elevator, you get to check out the top destinations across the globe, build life long relationships and participate in cutting edge recovery workshops along the way. In each sober travel itinerary, we find ways to get off the beaten path, connect with locals and work with local organizations!

 

Sober Travel

Alcohol-Free Travel: Vietnam 2025

Since 0% of our time is spent nursing a hangover, get ready to see a LOT of what Vietnam has to offer. This Southeast Asia trip is 12 days/11 nights and will be an absolute blast. We begin our adventure exploring the capital city Hanoi, then off to the countryside to visit the rice fields and bamboo forests of Mai Hich where we are staying with local families. In Mai Hich, participate in our service project and plant trees/flowers along the roadside in the village. We then head to the Pu Luong Nature Reserve, Ninh Binh, and the Cuc Phuong National Park. Then explore Halong in traditional wooden boats. Register Here.
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Alcohol-Free Travel: Peru 2025

Join us in Peru October 4th – 15th, 2025 for an unforgettable alcohol-free adventure! Explore the wonders of Cusco, Machu Picchu, the Inca Trail, and the Sacred Valley, all while connecting with like-minded individuals on a journey of discovery and wellness. We partner with the non-profit Peruvian Hearts for two days of service where we bring addiction outreach to underserved communities and do some painting or remodeling. This is the most physically demanding of all the Recovery Elevator retreats since we are doing the 26-mile Inca trail that hits an elevation of almost 14,000 feet.  Registration opens on January 13, 2025

Alcohol-Free Retreats

Step out of your comfort zone and into a supportive environment where growth, connection, and fun come naturally.

Recovery Elevator Mens retreat, Costa Rica
Join us for Recovery Elevator’s first-ever Men’s Retreat. Spend an action-packed week with 12 men in one of the most biologically diverse places on the planet, Guancaste, Costa Rica. At this retreat, we’ll dive into open and authentic discussions about the challenges and opportunities of being a man in 2025. This retreat involves some physical activity, including daily walking or hiking, but there’s no need to hit the gym beforehand. While the retreat is geared towards personal growth and includes a few challenges, the overall tone will be lighthearted, and it promises to be a lot of fun.  Activities include surfing, kickball, soccer, yoga, nighttime nature hikes, pool time and campfires…because laughter truly in the best medicine.  Registration opens Monday, December 30th.
Recovery Elevator Sober alcohol-free retreat Bozeman Montana
This is our flagship annual retreat held in the pristine forests of Big Sky Country, 10 miles south of Bozeman, Montana. During this 5-day event, you’ll discover how to expand the boundaries of your comfort zone. Meditations for the workshops will be performed LIVE as we collectively learn to raise energies without external influences. There will be a lakeside BBQ, hiking, relaxing, and connecting with others who wish to lead an alcohol-free life. This event is expected to fill up well in advance so don’t wait to claim your spot. Registration will open Monday, April 1, 2025.

Hear what people have to say about these life changing events!

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“Going to Costa Rica with Recovery Elevator was a dream. Everything about the trip was amazing, but traveling and connecting with a group of people whom I knew would only support my sobriety was irreplaceable. I can’t wait for future sober travel with Recovery Elevator! “

Elizabeth, 27 - Berwyn, PA

“Costa Rica was the adventure I needed! I made loads of connections and new sober friends. Between our excursions, workshops, and games we made lasting bonds while traveling Costa Rica. I would do it again in a heartbeat! “

Nick, 34 - Grand Rapids, MI

“I have to say that traveling to a foreign country during the omicron surge brought up some anxiety. I had to talk myself into getting on the plane to San Jose. However once I got there I knew I was safe. I quickly realized Recovery Elevator had it under control. The tour company they hired, G Adventures, planned out the top three sites to see from waterfalls in La Fortuna to zip lining in Monte Verde and topped it off in Manuel Antonio where we spotted some amazing wildlife. Recovery Elevator picked a beautiful country that was inspiring to continue my recovery journey and continue to heal alongside of others desiring the same thing… Sober connection and adventure. The recovery workshops that were included were amazing including my first experience with breath-work. Not only did I feel safe among this group but I felt proud strong and inspired. I’m glad I silenced Bruno and went on this trip – I’m stronger for it and made some amazing memories and sober friends.”

Ashley, 43 - Dallas, TX

“Costa Rica was my first experience going on a sober vacation. It was extremely important in my early sobriety to prove to myself that I could indeed have fun without drinking. The RE group that I went with was incredible. It was so refreshing to be with a group of people (people I had never met before) and feel so comfortable and at home. Expanding my social network is key in moving away from the self-isolation behavior that kept me drinking for years. I look forward to my next RE get-together.”

Don, 42 - Clarkston, MI

“Costa Rica for me was an extraordinary sober adventure. The days were full of nonstop challenges and many fun things to do which definitely took  me out of my comfort zone.  Many new connections were made and memories that I will never forget.”

Kevin, 52 - Long Island, NY

Why Choose Recovery Elevator?

Whether you’re participating in a course, joining a retreat, or embarking on a sober travel adventure, Recovery Elevator offers:

  • Connection: Build meaningful relationships both online and in person.
  • Growth: Participate in workshops and activities that support your alcohol-free journey.
  • Adventure: Rediscover the world through a new, sober lens.

Alcohol Free Memories: Recovery Elevator in Costa Rica (April 2023)

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