In a note shared to social media on Tuesday, Trey Anastasio reflected on the long road to opening the Divided Sky Residential Recovery Retreat, the project largely funded by fan donations during his 2020 livestream concert series, The Beacon Jams. The Ludlow, VT facility, run by the Anastasio co-founded Divided Sky Foundation, has now been open and providing “educational and introspective programming to foster a sober and productive foundation for individuals affected by addiction” since the fall of 2023.
Read the full message from Trey Anastasio on the Divided Sky Residential Recovery Retreat below:
It’s hard to believe the Beacon Jams were over three years ago. I remember the deep feelings of gratitude when so many people came together and generously supported the cause of addiction recovery. It was humbling and awe inspiring. I have the same feelings today, as the Divided Sky Residential Recovery Retreat has now opened.
It’s been a true odyssey, with many twists and turns since the last note of the Beacon Jams in November of 2020. We purchased a 46-bed former hotel and weight loss retreat center in Ludlow, Vt., with a breathtaking view of the Okemo Valley. We assembled a ground of like-minded professionals to run the center. We remodeled the facility, and the doors opened last Fall.
We have been so blessed to collaborate with leaders of the Phellowship and sober music community, and other skilled professionals who are volunteering their time to help build out our technology and community outreach.
On my recent Classic TAB tour I had the good fortune to visit The Retreat in Wayzata, MN, and its founder John Curtiss. The Retreat has helped over 31,000 people get sober, and is the inspiration for Divided Sky. Both are non-medical programs based on abstinence and the 12-steps. Study after study has shown this is the best way to get and stay sober.
Not everyone struggling with addiction needs a full-scale medical intervention. And even those who do require a medical detox often need somewhere to go after that step, to continue to heal. Divided Sky provides that supportive place where guests can ease into sobriety surrounded by a community filled with love and hope.
We are keeping it affordable, with scholarships available for those in need, and making sure no on is turned away because of their inability to pay. And now we’re seeing the results. I’m regularly hearing stories from individuals who have successfully gone through the program and believe in our approach. This is so incredibly gratifying.
To each and every person who has been part of this, I want to say the most sincere THANK YOU from the deepest recesses of my heart. This has been an incredibly rewarding journey, none of which would be possible without all of you.
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Finally, I want to end with the most important message of all. If you or a loved on are in a cycle of alcoholism or drug addiction that you can’t see a way out of, and it seems like there’s no hope left, I promise you that you CAN get off drugs and stop drinking. There’s a beautiful life waiting for you, and it’s available to everyone.
If you would like to learn more about our program and find out if it’s right for you or a loved one, call 802-735-7890 or visit DividedSky.org.
With gratitude and love,
Trey
In support of Divided Sky’s efforts, Trey Anastasio is running a contest for one lucky fan to win a chance to meet him at his June 29th, 2024 orchestral show with the Boston Pops at Tanglewoood in Lenox, MA. The winner of the contest will receive two front-row tickets to the show, a meet-and-greet with Trey, a signed event poster, a signed copy of new Phish album Evolve, roundtrip airfare for you and a guest, and hotel accommodations for two nights. To enter, donate at least $10 to the Divided Sky Foundation here (or give even more for additional entries). For more information on the Tanglewood contest and the Divided Sky foundation, head here.
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