Southern Highlands Addiction Retreat

About Southern Highlands Addiction Retreat

Southern Highlands Addiction Retreat is a private residential rehabilitation centre set within 100 acres of countryside in Canyonleigh, New South Wales. Surrounded by national parks and located under two hours by road from Sydney and Canberra, the retreat offers a peaceful, discreet alternative to a hospital-style treatment environment. Its small residential community, private ensuite rooms and extensive grounds give guests space to step away from everyday triggers and focus on recovery. The programme combines evidence-based addiction treatment with a holistic wellness model built around physical health, mental health, spiritual wellbeing and positive social connection. Individual counselling, therapist-led groups, family work and addiction education are supported by approaches such as cognitive behavioural therapy, motivational interviewing, mindfulness and relapse prevention. Treatment can address substance use, behavioural addictions and co-occurring concerns including anxiety, depression and trauma. Daily life follows a structured rhythm designed to restore healthy habits. Mornings may begin with exercise and a community check-in, while the weekly schedule includes individual therapy, group sessions, reflective evening practices and creative activities. Yoga, meditation, art, time in nature and chef-prepared meals complement clinical care, with optional AA or NA meetings available for guests who value 12-step support. Recreation is an active part of the experience, with swimming, tennis, fitness, bushwalking, gardening, horse riding and supervised excursions among the available options. Personalised aftercare planning helps guests prepare for the transition home, with ongoing individual sessions, online groups and connections to suitable community recovery services available following residential treatment.