A Story That Redefines What Is Possible
This May, Lighthouse Recovery Services is honored to welcome Charlie Engle — one of the world’s most recognized ultra-endurance athletes and a powerful voice in recovery.
Charlie’s story is not simply about endurance. It is about transformation.
From addiction and incarceration to over 30 years of sobriety, Charlie has rebuilt his life through discipline, purpose, and relentless forward movement. Today, he uses endurance as both a practice and a metaphor for recovery — proving that what once felt impossible can become the foundation for something meaningful.
His next challenge reflects that belief. Charlie is currently preparing for a historic journey from the Dead Sea to Mount Everest — a human-powered expedition that represents both the lowest and highest points on Earth. This journey is not only physical. It is symbolic of what recovery requires and what it makes possible.
We are bringing that story to Lighthouse. A Three-Day Experience Designed for Connection This is not a single event. It is a curated, multi-day experience designed to create space for conversation, reflection, and connection.
May 19 — Private Talk at Lighthouse
An intimate conversation with Charlie Engle at our New Canaan residence.
Charlie will share his personal story of addiction, recovery, and rebuilding — along with insights into how endurance, discipline, and purpose shape long-term stability. This evening is designed to feel personal, thoughtful, and grounded in real experience.
May 20 — Private Dinner in New York City
An exclusive evening at The Maze.
This gathering is designed for deeper conversation in a refined setting. Guests will have the opportunity to engage directly with Charlie, explore the intersection of recovery and performance, and connect with others by navigating similar paths. This is not a presentation. It is a conversation.
May 21 — Community Event at Lighthouse
An opportunity to connect more broadly with the Lighthouse community.
Residents, Recovery 365 clients, alumni, and invited guests will come together for a shared experience — creating space for conversation, connection, and community engagement. This is where recovery becomes visible.
Why This Experience Matters
For many professionals, recovery exists alongside responsibility. Leadership roles, visibility, and performance expectations do not pause when personal challenges arise. As a result, many individuals navigate recovery quietly, often without spaces that feel aligned with their lifestyle or identity.
Charlie’s story speaks directly to that reality. He represents a version of recovery that does not remove ambition. It refines it. He represents a version of strength that is not performative. It is built. And he represents what happens when someone commits fully to change — and continues to show up long after the initial decision is made.
The Lighthouse Approach
At Lighthouse Recovery Services, recovery is not isolated from real life. Our model is built around community, structure, and daily engagement — offering a residential experience that supports both personal growth and professional continuity. Through our residences, Recovery 365 program, and ongoing support services, we provide an environment where recovery is lived, not paused. Bringing voices like Charlie Engle into our community is part of that commitment. Not to inspire temporarily. But to reinforce what is possible long term.
Event Details
Dates: May 19–21
Locations: Lighthouse Recovery Services, New Canaan CT + New York City
Time: To be announced
Attendance is limited to maintain a private and intentional experience.
Reserve Your Place
Whether you attend one event or all three, this is an opportunity to hear a story that goes beyond inspiration — and into what recovery actually looks like in practice.
To RSVP, please email [email protected]
