08/31/2026
For the past 19+ years, Butterfly House residents have attended the Spiritual Program retreats several times a year. Many of you may remember Jim Reding--he was a soft-hearted old-timer in the Program and knew the Big Book by heart. Jim would come to Butterfly House on Fridays and lead a Recovery Bible Group with the residents and then they would have a cookout afterwards. The residents didn't know what to think when Jim would ask them all to get onto their knees to pray during the group, but they did it. If the residents had a problem, he could tell them exactly where they could look in the Big Book for the solution. Jim laughed and cried with the residents and always had the best advice. Anyways, Jim always made sure that the residents made it to the retreats, and because we have witnessed and believe that the experience is so valuable (whether you're struggling in your recovery or are just looking for a refresher and fellowship) we will continue to make sure that our residents attend the retreat while in residence at Butterfly House.