You’re probably wondering what the retreat will be like and how to plan. Feel free to email us if you have more detailed questions.

What’s this about service work for participants?

Happy Destiny Retreat is guided by the spiritual principles of AA – we are fully self-supported including service work for all participants. Upon arrival, you’ll be asked to pick from our job jar to get your weekend assignment. Here are some task you might be doing: setting up for meals, preparing for meals, cleaning up the camp, or setting up for meetings and workshops.

If you have a physical limitation that we should know about, please email Stacey F – This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it

What are the ‘rustic cabins’ like?

Built in the 1930s, Camp Greentop is used primarily as a summer camp for the physically handicapped. There are 12 cabins with cots for 10 people each.  There is also one large lodge that sleeps 12 people. Alls of the bunks are equipped with mattresses and the cabins have lighting, but they are not heated and have no electrical outlets. (link to ‘what to bring’ should go here?)

What about the sleeping arrangements?

All sleeping arrangements are ‘first-come, first served,” – there are no assignments for where you will sleep. So, if you come with a friend – relax! You’ll find a spot together.  We will designate some of the cabins as ‘women only,’ and some ‘men only.’ Others will be co-ed and, for those who are married or otherwise attached, some of the cots can be moved together, but others are built into the walls. You can check out some pictures of the cabins in our gallery area.

No heat in the cabins? What about the other buildings?

The dining hall and the main lodge are heated and equipped with amazing fireplaces. We anticipate spring weather, but night time in the mountains can be chilly. There are heated restrooms in the lodge area, each with three toilets, sinks and heated showers. The main shower house located near the dining hall has twelve showers and five toilets. Electricity for any appliance that you bring is available in the shower houses only, but not in the cabins. (link to what to bring here?)

We have several cabins that will be reserved for anyone with physical limitations or senior citizens. Please email us as needed.

What’s for dinner?

We all agreed that having great food was essential for our retreat. A light dinner will be served on Friday evening before the first meeting. Saturday features breakfast, lunch and dinner. Sunday we plan to serve only breakfast before the Retreat ends. Snacks and beverages will be available throughout the weekend at our hospitality area along with plenty of coffee.

I’ve got a special diet. Can you accommodate me?

Throughout the weekend, we will offer vegetarian choices in our menu selection. If you have food restrictions or need to bring your own food, please contact our Food Committee Chair – Maureen ( This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it ).

I’d like to bring my children. Can I?

At this time, Happy Destiny Retreat is for adults only. We do not have the resources to accommodate children.

What about cell phone service or wireless hook-up?

The camp has a Verizon tower nearby. The park rangers tell us that usually only Verizon users get a signal. For those who might need it, there is a 24 hour emergency phone line for Camp Greentop.

How do I apply for a scholarship or partial scholarship?

Just send us an email with your contact information. The scholarships are awarded lottery style on May 1^st. We will contact you if your name was chosen from the hat. Alternatively, if you can only pay partially, let us know. We’ll do our best to accommodate you with our half-scholarship fund.