Experience Renewal at the Matt Talbot Group 60 Men’s Retreat
San Alfonso Retreat House – Long Branch, NJ
Twice each year—once just after New Year’s and again during our most popular gathering, the weekend following the 4th of July—men in recovery from across New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and beyond come together as Group 60 for a powerful weekend of fellowship, reflection, and spiritual growth.
Held at the stunning San Alfonso Retreat House, this retreat offers the rare chance to step away from everyday distractions and immerse yourself in a serene, beachfront oasis dedicated to healing and connection. Nestled directly on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean, the retreat house provides breathtaking views, peaceful walking paths, and a comforting sense of sanctuary from the moment you arrive.
Inside San Alfonso, you’ll experience:
✨ Comfortable, restful accommodations designed to promote calm and clarity
✨ Spacious meeting and conference rooms ideal for sharing, step work, and group discussions
✨ Beautiful chapels and sacred spaces perfect for quiet meditation or personal reflection
✨ Shrines and spiritual nooks throughout the grounds that invite stillness and renewal
✨ Delicious meals prepared on-site—6 meals included for weekend retreatants and 3 for day hoppers
Whether you’re early in your recovery or decades sober, Group 60 welcomes men from all backgrounds, experiences, and walks of life. What unites us is the desire to grow, to connect, and to deepen our spiritual foundation in the company of others who truly understand the journey.
Across the weekend, you can expect:
- Inspiring AA-based talks and reflections
- Ample time to unwind, walk the beach, journal, or quietly reconnect with yourself
- Genuine fellowship rooted in honesty, humility, and shared experience
- A safe, supportive environment where newcomers and long-timers alike feel at home
If you’re seeking a meaningful reset, a place to strengthen your sobriety, or simply a weekend of peace and camaraderie, the Matt Talbot Group 60 retreat at San Alfonso offers all that—and more.
Come join us by the ocean. Restore your spirit. Strengthen your recovery. Leave renewed.