The 19th Annual Puget Sound Retreat will be held the weekend before Labor Day on the beautiful and tranquil Key Peninsula.

Serenity on the Sound is a retreat open to all SAA and COSA members, other S-recovery fellowships, and adult family and friends in recovery.

    Come to:
  • Deepen your recovery
  • Build relationships
  • Meditate
  • Drum around the bonfire
  • Play outdoor games
  • Canoe, nature walk and swim
  • Enjoy great food
  • Relax in a tranquil setting overlooking Puget Sound
  • Provide service by helping with meals and other camp support
    What to bring:
  • Potluck item (if attending Thursday night)
  • Bedding/Sleeping bag
  • Towels/Soap
  • Flashlight
  • Musical instruments
  • Props for Talent Show
  • Pens and paper
  • $ for a T-Shirt
    Lodging options:
  • Separate lodges for men and women
  • Many permanent tents set up with beds and matresses
  • Parking spaces for campers
  • Camping areas for tents
  • Limited couples accommodations by reservation
Retreat Schedule
    Thursday, August 21st
  • Check-in after 4pm (no early check-in)
  • Potluck dinner
  • Games and Fun
    Friday to Sunday, August 22nd-24th
  • Talent Show (Friday eve.)
  • Keynote Speaker
  • Candle Lighting Ceremony (Saturday eve.)
  • Arts & Crafts
  • Indoor and Outdoor Games
  • Drumming Circle and Bonfire
  • Meditations/Spiritual Readings
  • Workshops (COSA, SAA, joint)
  • Views of Mt. Rainier and Puget Sound
  • Meetings (open, closed, joint)
  • All meals included (see pricing packages)
  • Couples Workshop/Meeting
  • Closing (Sunday morning)
Driving directions

From Interstate 5 in Tacoma, take Exit 132 (Highway 16). Travel west (across The Narrows Bridge) for approximately 10 miles. Just past Gig Harbor, take the Purdy Key Center exit (Highway 302). Follow the exit road until you come to a traffi c light. Turn left at the light and go over the bridge on to the Key Peninsula.

Once you’re on Key Peninsula Highway, stay on this road all the way to the camp - do not make any other turns. You’ll go through Key Center, then 5 miles through the towns of Home and Lakebay. Lakebay to the camp is about 6 miles. When you see a "Dead End" sign, don’t worry - keep going straight. You’re just about there.

The camp will be on the left side of the road. You can unload by the main lodge (half way down the hill) then park in the upper parking lots.

Feel free to call the camp if you have any problems finding your way at 253-884-9202.

Note: Add travel time if crossing the Tacoma Narrows Bridge from 3:30 to 6:30 on Friday evening.

Registration (per person)
    2-3 Night package (all meals and lodging)
  • $130 until August 1st
  • $140 after August 1st and at the door
    1 Night package (2 days meals and 1 night lodging)
  • $90 until August 1st
  • $100 after August 1st and at the door
    Single day package (meals only, no lodging)
  • $50 pre-paid or at the door
    T-Shirts & Hoodies (Pre-order to assure yours!)
    Color options will be available, first come first served.
  • T-Shirt $16 by August 1, $20 on site
  • Long Sleeve T-Shirt $18 by August 1, $24 on site
  • Hoody $25 by August 1, $30 on site
All packages include use of camp facilities and all workshops. If financial concerns prevent you from attending, you can request a partial scholarship by noting this on your registration.

Download a printer friendly brochure and registration form.

Download a workshop request form