Recovery Retreat Testimonials

“This experience was done with compassionate direction to provide a safe environment for us to be transparent with each other. I felt able to be introspective enough to focus on myself and get needs met.  I loved that there “are no can’ts.” C.G.

“The curriculum is fresh, exciting and empowering. It’s quite different from other addiction therapies. The presentation and counsel was impeccable - very professional and compassionate in delivery. The life skill teaching format was much more that addiction rehab – more like life rehab. Thank you Mark. You have saved lives.  I wish this program were longer. Please continue it!” C.E.

“In this Recovery Retreat you get the one on one time you need to talk about your problems so you can address them. Mark has something to say to everyone and what he says is really positive. The curriculum is awesome and always keeps you busy so you really have not time to think about your addiction.” M.F. f

“YES!!!!  I would recommend this Recovery Retreat!! Mark, you were able to bring out emotions and reasoning behind why we do what we do. In one week you have transformed and brought out the true people we are. You were able to give us answers to questions we didn’t even know we had to ask ourselves. You have deleted guilt and shame of my past and this has allowed me to finally find myself again. I wish I could tell the world about this program. My only suggestion is that it would be longer by a few days – that’s it! Absolutely amazing!! Thank you so much!!” W.E.

“Recovery Retreat is an intensive, thorough, ‘wholistic’ program that will challenge your thought processes with the hope of freedom from your addiction. I liked the flexibility and have no suggestions to make it better. It was great!” D.K.

“This program helped me find the emotional awareness I need to find wholeness in my life. By connecting certain components, I have been able to identify the cause of my misery and now able to map out my destiny to success. I went to church to find recovery and didn’t find it, I never thought I would go to recovery and end up finding church.” E.L.

The empowering “Choice Process” is amazing!!” K.B.

 “This has been the best and most productive three days of my life since my struggle with addiction. I learned a lot about myself, in particular I learned about the underlying causes of all my using. I recommend this program to anyone struggling with addiction or relationship problems. If you seriously want to change or get better and you are ready to work to get better, this program is the program for you.” M.C.

“At Recovery Retreat I learned to stop using by looking at addiction in a positive, honest and empowering way. I really felt like this experience was effective in treating addiction. Plus, Mark is the best leader for the job!! J.R.

“I would recommend the Recovery Retreat to anyone struggling with addiction because it has been valuable for me to get insight into my past and how it effects my present decision making and thought process. Also, we were taught to identify my emotional flaws and underlying causes. I now know that I have been substituting my addiction for my deep need for connection. Thank you!!! M.N.

“This program is very practical – it’s about the nuts and bolts of dealing with addictions. It breaks things down into manageable parts. It is reality based therapy that helps you to own your program.” - G.L.

“As a person who has been in and out of treatment, I can say that this approach will be the “cure” for addiction that everyone has been waiting for.” – E.A.

“Mark, you overall were the highlight of the program.” – T.T.

“I recommend this program because it is a totally different approach and I should know since I have been in and out of treatment programs for the past 8 years. The Cognitive Behavioral Therapy approach is way better than a lock down program. The program is easy to understand as we carefully go through it daily and systematically. I enjoyed the group interaction as well since it helped me to learn tools for success.” – C.N.

“Recovery Retreat gives an out-of-the-box look at addiction and recovery. I actually thought my situation was hopeless, that I would be an “alcoholic” till the day I die. When I read the information from the New Horizons website that addiction does not have to be a disease and when coming to this program we would not be label as an “alcoholic” and that it is a non 12 step program – I was sold. I recommend this to anyone dealing with an addiction. What can I say about Mark. He is my life-like angel. Hi is amazing at what he does. I have no regrets for coming. Mark is AWESOME!!! M.M.

“Mark, you are an amazing man. You have a way of making ME feel like I am worth something. When you told me that I WILL do great things with my future, for once, in years, I believed in myself. Mark, I would describe you as: life saver, compassionate, caring and understanding.” S.T.

“This has been a completely positive experience that addresses so many aspects of your baggage and issues; that’s the underlying causes instead of the symptoms. I really feel changed, cleansed and a completely different person. So powerful. Mark, you are an angel – Divine inspiration and intervention.” A.H.

“Recovery Retreat is life changing. Mark is able to feel the pain you are going through and show you how to heal it. This experience surpassed every expectation I had for this week and my future. I think you nailed it. Mark, I think you are so special. I thank God for you. I’m grateful that He put you in my life.” N.Z.