“Before Recovery In The Woods, I was drowning in guilt and isolation. I’d tried outpatient programs, group therapy, even medication—but nothing stuck. Then I found this retreat. The silence of Priest Lake, the crackle of the fire at night, the way the staff truly listened—it changed me. I graduated with clarity, strength, and a sense of peace I hadn’t felt in years. I still hear the loons calling in my dreams. That place gave me my life back.”

“I was skeptical. A wilderness retreat? No cell service? Just trees and strangers? But stepping off that boat felt like stepping into a new chapter. The men’s program was tough, honest, and exactly what I needed. We chopped wood, shared stories, and built something real. I left with tools—not just for sobriety, but for being a better father, son, and friend. I owe Recovery In The Woods more than I can say.”

“I’d been in recovery for years, but I was stuck. Emotionally numb. Spiritually lost. Recovery In The Woods didn’t just help me stay sober—it helped me feel again. The women’s circle by the lake, the guided meditations under the stars, the quiet mornings journaling in the forest… it was sacred. I graduated with a renewed sense of purpose. I still wear the bracelet we made on day 17. It reminds me: I am resilient.”

“Addiction had taken everything—my job, my family, my dignity. I showed up at Recovery In The Woods feeling like a lost cause. But they didn’t see me that way. They saw potential. The staff, the setting, the structure—it was all designed to rebuild you from the inside out. I graduated with my head high. I’m now mentoring others in recovery, and I tell them: if you ever get the chance to go to Priest Lake, take it. It’s where I found grace.”