Success Stories

Mary

See how Mary was able to gain control of her life, save her marriage and lose 175 pounds after attending COR Retreat and working the 12 steps with her sponsor.

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Angel

See how Angel worked the 12 steps to overcome food addiction and see how she lost 100 pounds since attending COR Retreat.

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Mike

See how Mike found abstinence after attending COR Retreat, and achieved happiness in his life by working the 12 steps.

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Linda Lou

Learn about Linda Lou’s struggles with physical ailments and how COR Retreat improved her health, weight and quality of life.

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Kari

Learn about Kari’s rollercoaster ride on her journey of recovery from food addiction, and how COR Retreat has given her a fresh start.

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The McIver Center

COR Retreat participants spend five days and four nights together at the McIver Center for Spiritual Development at The Retreat in Wayzata, MN. The McIver Center is located just 15 minutes west of Minneapolis, MN.

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COR Retreat Dates

  • May 13-17, 2026
  • June 10-14, 2026
  • July 8-12, 2026
  • August 12-16, 2026 – EnCOR

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Kate

I have hope-and I’ve not had that in a long time. Thank you.

Kari

What an awesome experience. This is just the beginning of a healthy relationship with food.

Amanda

What an amazing gift, learning how to recover one day at a time. The impossible (recovery) became possible for me here.

Nicole

I came here hopeless, ready to give up on life. Today, I leave with hope.  I am ready for anything, you have helped me so much.

Debi

This is truly a gift. I needed help and I got it here. I have tried everything including years of 12-Step recovery work. This program is a game changer.

Katina

I was at the point of quietly quitting life or deciding to go all in-COR gave me the tools and understanding to go all in-and I’m so grateful.

JoAnn

Thank you COR for opening your doors to me and giving me the tools to fight my unhealthy obsession to sugar and food. I am so grateful.

Stefanie

I am so deeply grateful for this program. I have gone from thinking “I’m sick and tired of being sick and tired” to “it feels so good to feel so good!”

Contact Us

For information about COR Retreat please contact Nancy Kaley, the Program Director at COR Retreat.

Phone: 651-767-2702

Email: info@cormn.org

COR Retreat Dates

  • May 13-17, 2026
  • June 10-14, 2026
  • July 8-12, 2026
  • August 12-16, 2026 – EnCOR

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About the Founder

The very qualities that defined Burt Nordstrand as an addict also made him an entrepreneur extraordinaire. Learn about the COR Retreat founder and author of the award winning autobiography Living With the Enemy, and his latest book Aging with Grace.