I came to the Owls Nest on July 27, 2015. I wasn’t sure what was wrong with me. Knew that my priorities were not in line with my peers, I knew I was unorganized in thinking and the way I completely did life. I could not drink without the sun coming up and being so fearful and ashamed I just stayed gone from life and responsibilities. With a whole lot of waiting for life to show up for me, because I could not show up for life. I loved big and wanted to be that Mom, Daughter, Neice, Friend, etc. I never could quite meet the commitments without altering or flat out running from it. I justified justifications, blamed, placed a wall within my own heart. I wanted to die. I can only describe the moments before the Nest, now, as a moment of clarity. I knew something had to change, something had to work. That was as far as my willingness went at that moment. I called, came in that same day. And NO, I DID NOT LIKE IT. This was my 5th Treatment Center. I beat letters home from all the others. Something on the Nest Property Changed from the others. I didn’t like the rules and being told, what, when, where and HOW. But you see, they had this book. And they Had real life people like me that learned from it. I faced consequences of my actions on the first few weeks, however the program of AA, the Big Book, Even the staff that handed the consequences had already begin to work. This I know, because I complied with the consequence and I stick and stayed. Since Commencing the owls nest I am still in Florence, of service to my Family, the mom I knew I was, that Dailughter, that friend, that family member, that employee, that aunt, that coworker. I have a new look on life. The program has changed in the way it looks. In recovery we learn Life on Life’s Terms. We learn to adapt and change, to stay in solution. So when I visit the Nest Now, I see God just as much as I did on that Monday July 27, 2015!! I see people working to better themselves, find those solutions to those cunning and baffling questions as I did. I see staff that not only has the knowledge of addiction from a clinical stance, but more importantly personal experience. I see people commit first to the required amount of days and then because of the network, the program, The 12 Steps extend that commitmitment because they want more. They choose to continue to build a foundation and learn to live life on life’s terms. I owe my life to God for placing the Owls Nest in my path. I also owe my Gratitude, Love and Tolerance to the Nest because of what it taught me. I also know that each day I get to wake up and be of service to so many. If you are able to come to Florence and start your life over at any stage, age, place then you are truly, in my experience, hand picked by God. We do recover, we do have a path waiting on us!! Make the call today. Even if you aren’t ready to come. Call and listen, it is my feeling you will hear some of you and what you are going through on the other line. “Come on Home” was what the intake person said when I called, and it has never sounded better than it did that day!! It is only by God’s Grace I am here today. Thank you Owl’s Nest!! All of you past, present and future!!!!

I brought my daughter there one year ago today. More than grateful to have her back in our lives and healthy again!! If I could give this place 10 stars I would have!

The Owls Nest saved my life. Couldnt be more grateful for this place and the family Ive gained from my time there!

The Owl’s Nest truly saved my life. The way they approach recovery and the 12 steps of AA was exactly what was needed to lay the foundation for a new way of living. The staff is amazing and are all part of recovery. Having Dr. Cowan available as well helped me work through some more clinical issues as well. The food is amazing and the guys are all amazing as well. The overall atmosphere of brotherhood is second to none.

The Owls Nest will forever hold a special place in my heart and recovery! I truly believe this place is sacred. I not only learned how to get sober and sustain sobriety, but to actually love myself again. I have been to expensive, elaborate facilities, but nothing that left such an impression on my heart like this place. If you or a loved one is suffering I would recommend this place a million times.

I have a dear friend who I brought to Owls Nest Recovery 2 weeks ago. The kindness emanating from the staff and clients is undeniable. There is a genuine concern for each others well being. The recovery center is respectful to client, family and friends. I believe the program here works. The results are outstanding. It is clean and calm. The staff are all recovered addicts who love what they do! This was an answer to prayer.

I have been several treatment centers over the past 10 years trying to find a new way of life. I have been to facilities in West Palm Beach which were 40,000-50,000 dollars a month to state run centers that were free of charge. I was completely hopeless and broken before the Owls Nest. This is by far the best place I have been to, that has set me up for success in recovery. The back to basics 12 step program, how it is taught, and the staffs love and compassion shown through each phase of my recovery was exactly what I needed. I have hope today and a better way of living I never thought possible. I will be forever grateful for The Owls Nest.

Saved my life for sure❤️great staff,great program

The Owl’s Nest gave me more than I could ever ask for. The staff is amazing. With their knowledge and experience they helped me build a foundation for my recovery with the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous. If anyone is serious about their recovery and willing to follow solid direction and suggestions I would recommend the Owl’s Nest.

From the moment first called Owl’s Nest, in a panic about my young adult addict, to the moment of her commencement from the 90 Day program, I was treated with kindness and compassion. The Owl’s staff “gets it”. They know how hard addiction is on the whole family. I truly felt this at each family visit, which was every other weekend.Owl’s lives & breathes The Big Book for AA, no matter your addiction. I only attended one class, as a guest, and it was incredible. The lesson was on the path to life, as death is at the doorstep for so many addicts. Owl’s also has options for remaining in the community after the 90 day program.Daily life at Owl’s offers frequent classes, time with a sponsor, and downtime. The food seemed nutritious and varied. Beds are sprayed weekly for bed bugs, and I’ve heard of no recent outbreaks. Residential living is more than adequate. As residents care for themselves, they also care for their surroundings. I’ve seen improvements in the facilities over the months.In conclusion, I thank Owl’s for returning our daughter to us.

I completed my commitment at the owls nest in April of 19 and I know for sure that I am able to live a life of sobriety. I have been given the tools I need to remain in recovery as long as I continue to follow a few simple directions that have been given to me. If anyone truly wants recovery and is willing to work for it, the owls nest will show you how to do it

Its sad seeing negative reviews from family members of addicts on google. I am a family member of an addict who went through this program an it was Amazing! He is a new man! They speak truth here! My loved one was in another rehab an if you think this rehab is bad and dirty, you dont know the true meaning of bad or dirty. This place is the ritz compared to most rehabilitation centers Ive seen, an as far as the store being overpriced. You do realize that helps them be able to provide for the people there. You cant rely on the government for everything, another note. This is one of the less expensive places for rehabilitation. Do some research! This place saved my loved ones life an i hope an pray everyone struggling with addiction could come to a place like this! If you want truth, light an a good solid foundation with the instruments to get back on your feet, this is the best place!!! If i could Id give them a million stars!

For me it was a lifesaver. The staff have all been through their own battles with addiction and recovery, and they clearly care about their charges. If you want to be coddled at a luxury resort just to relapse in a matter of days, then by all means try your luck somewhere else. But if you want the tools for real recovery, if you want to reclaim peace in your life, and you want a place thats still pretty damn nice for the money, you should give The Owls Nest a try.

I owe this place my life not only did they teach me how to be a part of society again but they showed me how to live. I was not only afraid of dying but I did not want to live the life I was living they... there arent enough words that could explain how much I loved it here, the staff is so great and I keep intouch with everyone there to this day and they make me feel like Im home every time I am on property to say hello. I love all of you and I would recommend this place to anyone 😊

I cried the day I dropped my son off at the Owls Nest. After weeks of searching for a recovery center that had a good success rate, was affordable and staff presented a reasonable perspective of the situation I was referred to the Owls Nest by his college fraternity. It was meant to be. My initial contact was with Lindsay and I probably called her 10 times with various questions before making the commitment and she was always very patient with me. On arrival we were met by 2 young men that sensed my anxiety and did their best to offer encouragement for a sober future. It would take work but my son was searching for help with his addiction and although sad I left there hopeful.Its a peaceful and pleasant campus though I suspect with group living it has its share of drama. No different than any other communal environment. They offer a comfort food menu and my son would say that some days were better than others depending on the cook. He has an occasional complaint but nothing that ever concerned me. After all this was not a vacation resort and he was there to heal and be provided the tools to get through life clean and sober. I find that he has learned to better analyze situations and behaviors and to evaluate healthy options. He is now 6 months sober, appears to be more at peace with himself and the happiest I have seen him in many, many years.I would be remiss in not expressing thanks to the staff that has helped, supported and encouraged along the way. Scott, Jeffrey, Ms. Ann, Ms. Bobbie, Gene, and countless others whose names escape me.The Owls Nest saved his life and I am grateful.

If you or a loved one who suffers from addiction please contact Owls Nest. Owls Nest has been a life changing experience for our son.From the moment my son arrived at Owl’s he was made to feel welcome by the counselors, staff and residents.My son was extremely ill due to his alcoholism when he arrived at Owls Nest. Our son embraced the 12 step program, has regained his self confidence and has grown a person in a short period of time.Today our son is sponsoring other residents at Owls Nest and helping them work towards completing the 12 step program.The counselors and staff are truely amazing and wonderful.

DO NOT GO TO THIS PLACE!! It is dirty, bugs everywhere, bedbugs, and the place was run down. Our son stayed here and we paid a lot of money for his stay. They did not have enough food. The snacks they sold to the residents were VERY over-priced! I would send him food and snacks in the mail so he wouldnt go hungry. They also replaced one addiction for another as everyone there chained smoked. AS FAR AS HELPING OUR SON, NO, HE IS NOW IN REHAB AGAIN! I know it is up to the addict to want to change, but it would be nice to go to a rehab that at least cared to treat the residents like they were important with basic necessities and respect. One star was only given because otherwise it will not post.

I owe the Owls Nest a debt I can never repay. Their program and staff not only saved my life, but gave me the opportunity to not only have a sober future, but a happy and prosperous one for myself and for my family. I came to the Owls Nest a broken, hopeless, and empty woman. I couldnt imagine my life with or without drugs and alcohol. I wanted to be sober, but I didnt know how. I didnt know what was wrong with me. Treatment centers in the past may have helped me stay sober for a short time, but gave me no solution to stay sober. The Owls Nest taught the program of Alcoholics Anonymous in a way that I had never experienced before. By taking me through my 12 steps the way the founders intended when the book was written, I got a foundation for how to recover from my addiction, and how to become a better person and a functional member of society. Because of this program, the staff of fellow addicts and alcoholics, and the amazing experiences I had with my fellow residents, I now love the person I see in the mirror. I have no doubt that I have been given the tools to stay sober, and I am forever grateful to the Owls Nest for that.

Im from NC and by 20 years old I had been to 3 detox facilities and a treatment center that offered solutions to my problem that I just couldnt and wouldnt cling on to. I would stay clean and sober for a few months and go right back to my drink/drug. I would make friends inside and outside of the program that werent serious about working a program that will lead us (alcoholics/addicts) to a new way of life. We never have to use again no matter what situation is placed in front of us, there is a solution to those things outside of drugs/alcohol. I was at a point before coming here that I had accepted I was going to die from a drug overdose and that was going to be my impact on the community. People were going to learn about the disease of addiction through my death from drugs. Im now 23 years old and recently completed the program at The Owls Nest about a month ago, Ive never experienced a place or a fellowship so strong in recovery than The Owls Nest. Im now almost 4 months clean and I was that hopeless variety that was so lost in their addiction that there was no use. But through this place and the solution they offer here, I have another chance at life away from alcohol/drugs. If youre reading this and youre battling this war on drugs then give this place a call and take that first step in saving your life. It works, it really does, just pick up the phone. I owe this place my life.

This place is a joke I have a loved one in there spoke to director instead of him calling me back he his giving my loved one a hard time..excuse me but I thought this place was there to help not hinder and hold the people back because you call to check up on them its not roses like they want people to think!!!!! They are nice to you on phone or when u went to sigh your loved ones up but totally different. PLEASE BE AWARE IF A DIRECTOR CANT RETURN CALLS LIKE THEY SAY THEY WILL AND THEN U DONT HEAR FROM YOUR LOVED ONES WHEN THEY ARE ALOWER TO MAKE CALLS SOMETHING IS SERIOUSLY WRONG WITH THIS PLACE !!!!!

This place as sincerely saved my life, hands down. I was a full blown heroin junkie with no hope of life before I came here. This place is built on love, and held together by fellowship. This place is unlike any other treatment facility, it teaches you not only how to be free of the obsession of alcohol and drug addiction, but how to be free of resentments, fear, and live a productive life. Recovery is about RECOVERING, not about food, beds, etc. I would be dead if it wasnt for this place, and the same can be said for dozens of my friends who came through, even having been through dozens of rehabs. I have friends for life because of this place. Originally from Ohio, I stayed in Florence because of the strong foundation and fellowship that is here. I owe everything to this place and the staff, people who truly care.

The owls nest saved my girl friends life,it turned her life around completely,she is new born and living life as she has never known it. Thank you all so much .the experience was a life saver for her.

This isnt about the food or the facility, its not a resort. The OWLS NEST saved my daughters life. THANK YOU FOR GIVING ME BACK MY PRECIOUS DAUGHTER. She was helpless and losing her battle against her addiction. I am sure without the OWLS NEST we might have lost her completely. God bless you all.

I came to The Owls Nest completely broken & ready to give up. And today, I cannot begin to express the gratitide I have for The Owls Nest. I have been to numerous treatment facilities in the past & it was always the same packets being gone over, but never actually learning how to go from the problem to the solution. As soon as I arrived at The Owls Nest I knew I was right where I needed to be & not only the staff, but the residents as well were more than welcoming & have made this place home for me! I will forever be grateful for the friendships I have made here & for actually being able to learn how to finally live life, happy, without the use of drugs & alcohol. I can finally build my relationships back with my sons & my family. Thank you to all the staff at The Owls Nest who not only believed in me, but loved me until I could love myself again. This place is not just another treatment center, its home!

The Owls Nest changed my life. When I got there, the only thing I lived for was the next drink or drug. I had no ambition, no hope, no love for anyone or anything, except maybe my Mom but I was incapable of really loving her the way she deserved. I was taught self discipline, self respect, and most importantly, I was given a set of concrete instructions and rituals that allow me to not only be a productive member of society, but also I found that I could have peace of mind and actually be happy--which is something that I hadnt experienced in my adult life and something that I honestly didnt think was possible. The negative things that other reviewers have said about it are true. Steve Shaw is a cancer to the facility. When I learned of this, I was faced with a dilemma. But I chose to focus on what I was doing everyday and not on what he was doing or what anyone else that was doing the wrong things were doing. I took the tools that were freely given to me by the directors and the other residents and alumni that came before and after me and used them to propel myself to stay clean and sober, and didnt let that negative stuff deter me. It is really a beautiful environment where people come together with a common problem and relate to one another and experience a dramatic change on their outlook on life and a change on their ability to overcome any adversity in life. Today I live a productive life and I am sincerely happy and it is solely thanks to what I learned at the Owls Nest and the friends and acquaintances that I met there are true friends and people that I forged a bond with that will never die. The memories that I have from going through and growing as a man at the Owls Nest are some of the most memorable and extraordinary experiences that I have today. It is very affordable compared to many other treatment facilities and the people running it genuinely care about each and every resident that comes through the door. I would recommend the Owls Nest to anyone that is willing to do whatever is necessary to overcome alcoholism or addiction. No place is perfect and in order to succeed in life, you have to look for the good in everything, whether it be the good in people or the good in a facility, or whatever.

Addiction has impacted my life to the point of insanity, death, and destruction. I am a chronic relapser. I have always held onto the hope that someday I would find the true inner peace and serenity that I thought I found in drugs but always seemed to elude me . After countless stays in numerous state-funded detoxes and rehab facilities my Mother discovered The Owls Nest. They specialized in assisting chronic relapsers and promised a new way to live in hope by working and practicing The Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous. I am a heroin and pill addict and at first I was reluctant to accept AA was going to help me. But The Owls Nest staff themselves are all recovering addicts and alcoholics and made me feel right at home. I finally felt like someone understood me and I wasnt just a lab rat being examined by a big brained Dr. with a wall degree. There is something really special about The Owls Nest Recovery Community. It could be the fact its a community of recovering people I can honestly call my Brothers and Sisters, The Twelve Steps, the powerful workshops I attend, the quaint forest setting or the acceptance I am finally feeling in my life. Ultimately when all is said and done all of those special qualities melt and blend together into that peace and serenity I had always searching for. Thank you Owls Nest for giving me and my family a chance to live, grow and finally smile again. Theres no amount of money or material possession that could even compare to seeing my Mother stand proud of what her daughter has accomplished by staying clean and finally being happy.

This place saved my life. Literally opened my eyes to see how selfish I was. That I put drugs and alcohol before everything. Ive learned that I cant do this without God. And the blessings in my life today are amazing. And Im very great full for the people and staff at the Owls Nest!!

The Owls Nest taught me the 12 steps of AA The way it was ment to be. I learned to be humble and to forgive my self for my past life. And that I can now be service to others and share this way of life with people struggling with addiction.I am grateful for the Owls Nest and its staff for helping me have a life again!

I came to the Owls Nest in 2012 broken and desperate for help. They showed me the solution to my addictions and a new way of living sober,happy,and free from alcohol and drugs. The staff is unbelievable and I recommend this place for anyone suffering from this disease. It saved my life, restored my relationships with family,friends and co-workers and gave me a renewed view on life.

The owls nest saved my life. They taught me the solution through the 12 steps of AA and how to practice them in my life. Without this program I probably would still be out there hurting more people and destroying my life.

My friend worked their and says this place has one of the best recovery programs she has ever seen!

NIGHTMARE!!!! I only gave 1 star because 0 isnt an option. Place is infested with bed bugs! Not staffed at night which allows residents to do DRUGS in REHAB!! After 3 days, my family left because of the drugs and bugs, and they REFUSE to refund my money. They have a food stamp scam running where they take them and you never see any of them or discount in your rent! If you really want to be clean and sober go ANYWHERE else!!! This place has no business being called a recovery community its just a scam!!

I dropped my girlfriend and so far the service has been very good. Every time I call to check on her no matter what time of day I get a live person. Thank you again for all your help. Semper Fi

This place made me feel like I had the moral support needed yo recover. Thnk u...

Sιnce вeιng a reѕιdenт aт тнe Owlѕ Neѕт ιn 2008, ιт нaѕ мaѕѕιvely мade ιмproveмenтѕ.....ιт ιѕ a coммυnιтy ғor addιcтѕ and alcoнolιcѕ rυn вy addιcтѕ and alcoнolιcѕ ιn recovery...wнo вeттer тo υnderѕтand тнe new reѕιdenт coмιng ιn and тo gιve тнe ѕυpporт needed and reqυιred тo мeeт тнe new coмer aт тнeιr level....тнe leѕѕonѕ and groυpѕ are lead вy тнoѕe ιn recovery aѕ well....dυe тo тнιѕ proceѕѕ I waѕ ѕυrroυnded вy people wнo genυιnely KNEW wнaт I waѕ goιng тнrew and wнaт I woυld go тнrew тo coмe.... Conѕтanт ѕυpporт and anѕwerѕ caмe ғroм тнeѕe people...I owe тнe ĸnowledge тнaт I нave, тнe тнroυgн eхplanaтιonѕ oғ addιcтιon, and тнe ѕυggeѕтιonѕ wнιcн нave worĸed ғor мιllιonѕ, тo тнe dedιcaтed addιcтѕ and alcoнolιcs ιn recorey aт тнe Owlѕ Neѕт......wнaт a loт oғ тнe reѕιdenтѕ Donт ĸnow ιѕ тнaт, мajorιтy oғ тнe ѕтaғғ, are volunteers....one canт poιnт тнeιr ғιnger ιғ тнe program ғaιlѕ тo cнange them, вecaυѕe yoυ aѕ тнe addιcт and alcнoloιc MUST DO THE WORK тo reмaιn ιn recovery and тo ĸeep yoυr ѕoвrιeтy.....ιғ ιт were eaѕy, тнen people woυld вe lιned υp aroυnd тнe вlocĸ тo geт ѕoмe.....I ғιnally ѕυrrendered wнen I aѕĸed тнe qυeѕтιon, нow мυcн ιѕ мy lιғe worтн тo мe?, нow мυcн do I really wanт тo cнange and ѕтop υѕιng? ......I dιdnт нave тнe anѕwerѕ or тнe ѕolυтιon, вυт тнe Owlѕ Neѕт dιd.....ѕo I lιѕтened and тooĸ ѕιggeѕтιonѕ and ғollowed тнoѕe wнo нad gone вeғore мe..........and тoday, Iм one oғ тнoѕe addιcтѕ and alcoнolιcѕ wнo volυnтeerѕ ιn order тo gιve вacĸ wнaт waѕ ѕo ғreely gιven тo мe.....Specιal тнanĸѕ тo Gene,Sтeve,Hope,Jenn,and BradleyBecaυѕe oғ yoυre dedιcaтιon тo recovery, addιcтѕ and alcoнolιcѕ, i нave wнaт I need тo reмaιn clean and ѕoвer!!!Iт worĸѕ, IF yoυ worĸ it

This place has saved mine and 1000s of other alcoholic/addicts lives. It teaches the truth of addiction.

Terrible. Bunch of bible humping weirdos in there, bed bugs, the staff running the meetings have 6 months clean and are trying to tell u how theyre cured. Pathetic.

Ive been a practicing South Carolina DUI lawyer from Charleston for over twenty years and I can say the Owls Nest has been a big help for my clients suffering from Addictions ... Thank You So Much

All about the message. Place of hope

Incredible place

Cant wait