Peer Power 2026
Rise & Restore
Where Self-Care Meets Professional Growth
A statewide professional development and wellness retreat created exclusively for Certified Recovery Peer Specialists and Peer Supporters.
November 5th-8th, 2026
St. Pete, Florida
EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION: $275
Register by September 15, 2026
Regular registration: $300 through October 3, 2026
What's Included:
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Two days of professional development and peer focused training
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Breakfast and lunch provided (on session days)
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Guest speakers and interactive learning
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Opportunities to connect and network with fellow peer professionals
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Dedicated time for self-care, reflection, and restoration
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A welcoming retreat experience designed specifically for the peer workforce
EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION: $275
Register by September 15, 2026
Regular registration: $300 through October 3, 2026
Space is limited, so reserve your spot early!
Registration Information
Hotel: $189.00 per person/night plus tax
**Limited number of rooms available at this rate
HILTON ST. PETERSBURG CARILLON PARK
950 Lake Carillon Drive
St. Petersburg, FL 33716
**Event ticket purchase will not reserve your hotel room. You are responsible for room rates/fees and payment upon check in at the hotel.
**The hotel charges $75 per night hold for incidentals
**The hotel charges $10 per night/per vehicle for parking
**Hotel reservations do not include event ticket registration
Peer Retreat:
$275.00 per person (Early Bird Registration ends 9/15/2026)
$300.00 per person (Regular Registration ends 10/3/2026)
Space is limited, get your tickets while they last!
**Event ticket includes all sessions both days.
**Event ticket does not include hotel accommodations
**If you live locally or prefer to stay at another location, hotel reservations are not required to attend event
Registration closes 10/3/2026
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Itinerary
Thursday 11/5
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Check in 3:00 PM
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Meet and Greet Poolside 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Friday 11/6 - Professional Development & Connection
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Continental Breakfast
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Session 1
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Patty McCarthy, Faces & Voices of Recovery
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Keynote Speaker - Florida State Senator Darryl Rouson
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Saturday 11/7
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Breakfast
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Session 2
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Mindful Meditation
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Navigating Growth - Brock Birtolo, Flagler OARS
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Work & Life Balance - speaker to be announced
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Four Lenses - speaker to be announced
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Lunch
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Session 3
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Step Into Recovery - Anna Racicot & Crystal Medley, Mindful Moments
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Additional speakers to be announced
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Sunday 11/8
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Check out 11:00 AM
Join us for Florida’s only peer-led retreat created exclusively for Certified Recovery Peer Specialists and Peer Supporters!
Hosted at the beautiful Hilton in St. Petersburg Carillon Park, this experience blends meaningful self-care, dynamic professional development, and powerful connection.
