Little Creek Lodge Recovery

Intimate and Restorative Setting

Little Creek Lodge Recovery is a men’s residential program licensed for just 16 beds. The small scale fosters accountability and strong peer connections, while the wooded Lake Ariel location provides privacy and a sense of retreat. Accommodations include air-conditioned private or shared rooms, a fitness center, chef-prepared meals, and access to nature with gardens, walking trails, and outdoor lounges.

Adventure and Creative Therapies

Adventure therapy is central to the program, with activities like kayaking, hiking, horseback riding, and zip lining helping men build resilience, teamwork, and sober confidence. Residents also engage in music expression, yoga, and recreation therapy—creative outlets that support self-discovery and show that recovery can be active, engaging, and fulfilling.

Evidence-Based and Multi-Level Care

Treatment combines 12-step philosophy with evidence-based approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and trauma counseling. Medications for addiction treatment (MAT), including buprenorphine and naltrexone, are available. Alongside residential care, Little Creek offers co-ed partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient programs, creating flexibility for individuals at different stages of treatment.

Step-Down Support and Alumni Community

Recovery support continues after residential care. Shane’s House, a men’s sober living home on the property, extends the structure and community of treatment. Alumni services and peer-led groups provide long-term connection, reinforcing relapse prevention and accountability as residents transition back to daily life.

Family and Community Involvement

Family programming helps rebuild trust and communication, equipping loved ones to support lasting recovery. Little Creek’s philosophy emphasizes peer connection and accountability, as residents are encouraged to uncover their strengths and engage actively in community life. This approach fosters confidence, resilience, and a strong foundation for long-term healing.

Client Reviews

Clients often describe Little Creek Recovery as life-changing, pointing to caring staff, strong peer support, and a welcoming environment. Many highlight the adventure-based activities and nourishing meals.

• Staff & Care Experience (95% positive): Reviewers consistently note that staff genuinely care, often drawing on their own recovery to connect with clients. "The staff doesn’t treat you like a patient, they treat you like a peer."
• Treatment Quality & Outcomes (95% positive): Many say the program “saved their life,” with therapy and group sessions offering practical tools for sobriety. "I had never felt so loved, supported, and valued."
• Facility & Environment (90% positive): The lodge is often described as peaceful, clean, and home-like, with comfortable accommodations. Clients valued the small size, which helped foster community. "The facility itself is beautiful, cozy, welcoming, and thoughtfully designed."
• Support & Community (95% positive): Alumni and family members highlight the sense of brotherhood and continued check-ins after discharge, though some mention they’d like even stronger long-term connection. "The fellowship built at Little Creek allows clients to feel included, safe, and secure."
• Access & Process: Multiple reviews note quick admissions, supportive insurance verification, and smooth intake experiences. One client recalled being admitted within 30 minutes of calling for help.
• Meals & Nutrition: The on-site chef is frequently praised for restaurant-quality meals that exceeded expectations.