Conscious Contact: A 12 Step Retreat for People in Recovery
With Mary McQuaid and Ed McQuaid
February 13 - 15, 2026
February 13-15, 2026
Conscious Contact: A 12 Step Retreat for People in Recovery with Mary and Ed McQuaid.
Men, women, individuals and couples welcome.
Step 11 invites us to improve our conscious contact with a Higher Power through prayer and meditation. But what does that truly look like in the ebb and flow of daily life?
Conscious Contact is a retreat for anyone in recovery who longs to deepen their spiritual practice—whether you’re just beginning or looking to rekindle a connection that’s grown distant.
Through guided meditations, contemplative practices, sharing circles, and spacious time for reflection, you’ll explore various ways to go within, seek guidance, and listen—one day at a time.
No meditation experience is needed—just a willingness to explore, a spirit of openness, and a desire to grow in conscious contact with the Power that sustains your recovery.
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Welcome to Holy Mountain Franciscan Retreat Center
To plan your trip:
Address for GPS: 40 Franciscan Way, Garrison (Philipstown), NY 10524
Enter Graymoor from Route 9, drive to the top of the mountain, and turn left into the large parking lot by the Welcome Center. Enter under the Graymoor sign and take the elevator to the Retreat Office (5th floor) to pick up your room key and back door code. First Aid and Lost & Found are also located there.
Meals: 8:00 AM, 12:00 PM, and 5:00 PM
Dining Room (5th floor) — open all day for water, tea, juice, and ice.
Wi-Fi: No password required.
Assistance: Security: 845-803-6068 | Emergency: 911
Facilities & Amenities
- Private rooms, shared bathrooms. Please bring soap, towels, and toiletries (sheets provided)
- Trail of Glory Art Exhibit: 3rd floor
- Snack & soda machines; Café refrigerators: 4th floor
- Book & Gift Center (4th floor): Wed–Sat 9 AM–5 PM; Sun 9 AM–3 PM
- Kitchenette, conference room & living room: 7th floor
- Labyrinth Prayer Walk: daily, next to Our Lady of Atonement Chapel
- “That Nothing Be Lost” Thrift Store: 16 Franciscan Way, Wed–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
Departure Instructions
- Place sheets in a pillowcase outside your door (leave comforter in room)
- Turn off lights and fans
- Place trash outside your door
- Bring water bottles and recyclables to the 7th-floor kitchenette
- Return keys to the basket outside the Retreat Office
Thank you for visiting the Holy Mountain!
About the Leaders
Mary McQuaid
Mary McQuaid has been facilitating recovery and wellness retreats in NY for 28 years. She is a NYS Certified Addiction Recovery Coach, Personal Development Coach & Guided Meditation Artist living in Rhinebeck, NY. Having had a spiritual awakening, she tries to carry the message to others and practice the principles, one day at a time.
Learn more about Mary McQuaid