We have an incredible team at Taylor Made Retreat, and we’d love to help you get to know them a little better! Meet Amanda, our Groundskeeper – aka, the person responsible for how beautiful the property looks! – and one of the core members of our team, always willing to lend a hand and jump […]
“The term ’12 Step Immersion’ has become synonymous with programs who utilize the residential, non-clinical, mutual help approach to working with alcohol and drug addicted individuals.” – Still Waters Recovery Taylor Made Retreat is the only 12 Step Immersion program on the West Coast, and one of very few worldwide. While most people are […]
What a remarkable year it has been for Taylor Made Retreat! We’ve achieved significant milestones in 2023, enhancing our operations, improving our clients’ experience, and receiving tremendous support from our donors. Explore our 2023 impact report to discover all the highlights. A special thank you to our exceptional staff, board, donors, and volunteers – […]
Taylor Made Retreat’s success can be attributed to the staff and volunteers that are dedicated to supporting our mission. In an effort to personalize our intentional work, we would like to give you a more intimate glimpse into the people who make up our team. Meet Linda Looking, our newest House Manager. With […]
By Amanda L., Groundskeeper The holidays can be difficult for anyone, let alone for people who are in treatment and trying to learn new ways to live. At Taylor Made Retreat, we do our very best as a team to make sure that all of our clients feel connected, loved, and still able to experience […]
Alcoholics anonymous twelve steps are an arrangement of spiritual principles. It is a camaraderie of individuals who solve their drinking problems. Sincerely practicing these principles in real-life empowers individuals to expel their drinking obsession while enabling them to recover from alcoholism. Regardless of age, gender, or education, anyone can participate in the A.A. meetings where […]
The fundamental concept of addiction recovery is personal growth. Regardless of the uniqueness of every type of addiction, one of the most common underlying reasons is the desire to escape reality. Accepting the current situation as it is, and coming to terms with the emotions one feels, is essential to cease this longing to escape. […]
Witnessing someone battling with addiction is distressing and emotionally draining. It can take a heavy toll on your mental and emotional well-being. It brings a huge pile of stress while constantly testing your patience, straining your bank balance, and leaving you racked by feelings of regret, guilt, sadness, anger, and so on. One of the […]
Yoga is a combination of physical, mental, and spiritual disciplines that improve one’s mood and the feeling of well-being. It has numerous therapeutic and restorative benefits in mental wellness. Therefore, substance abuse treatment and recovery programs are prominently used to prevent relapse and diminish withdrawal symptoms and drug cravings. Hence, it empowers you with a […]
Recovery from addiction and substance abuse is challenging. Depending on the type and seriousness of addiction, the process and time of recovery may differ for each individual. Among the various forms of treatments, what may help one may not prove beneficial for others. However, walking on the path of spirituality by taking the assistance of […]