The Retreat is a Residential 28-Day Rehab for Women located on lovely Lake Bistineau with 30 acres of waterfront property, Spanish moss and Cypress trees.

The Retreat is a Residential 28-Day Rehab for Women located on lovely Lake Bistineau with 30 acres of waterfront property, Spanish moss and Cypress trees.

The Lakehouse is an 8-Bed Dorm with kitchenette, two full bathrooms and Counselor's office with Nurses onsite. Medication Management by an APRN Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner is available.
The Retreat is a welcome alternative to traditional 28-Day rehabs with 12-Step Programs; instead this focuses on the specific needs of women, with trauma counseling, Parenting sessions, and Codependency group therapies.

Life Skills and Holistic activities such as meditation, yoga, Walking Trails, gardening and canning fruits grown on the property will be available. Also offered is Sourdough Bread making workshops, kitchen hygiene, meal prep and budgeting along with nightly Sunset Circle on the Lake to end the days. Weekends are for personal growth, with VIRTUAL VISITATION only.

The ladies will enjoy kayaking, fishing and dipping in the pool or lake, caring for chickens and other miniature farm animals, and Volleyball and Softball.

What to Bring:

  • 5 changes of clothing--yoga pants, shorts,etc
  • 3 pairs of pajamas
  • 2 pairs of comfortable walking shoesWhat to Bring:
  • 5 changes of clothing--yoga pants, shorts,etc
  • 3 pairs of pajamas
  • 2 pairs of comfortable walking shoes
  • flipflops or shower shoes
  • Hygiene products (nothing with alcohol, such as mouthwash, cologne, hairspray, check ingredients.)
  • VAPES in original, unopened packaging
  • Tobacco is allowed but only in designated areas
  • Change for Vending Machines
  • Laundry Soap, your favorite pillow
  • VIRTUAL VISITS after 2 weeks, contingent on good behavior. Must be on pre-screened Visitor List.
  • flipflops or shower shoes
  • Hygiene products (nothing with alcohol, such as mouthwash, cologne, hairspray, check ingredients.)
  • VAPES in original, unopened packaging
  • Tobacco is allowed but only in designated areas
  • Change for Vending Machines
  • Laundry Soap, your favorite pillow
  • VIRTUAL VISITS after 2 weeks, contingent on good behavior. Must be on pre-screened Visitor List.