We have fortunately been able to bear witness to how much our 600 acre Ranch which is surrounded by hundreds of thousands of acres adds to the experience of recovery.
There are many areas around the lodge and cabins to relax and take in the beauty of the ranch and surrounding land.
The serenity, the beauty, the outdoor activities, the physical, emotional and spiritual awakening while experiencing them strengthens one’s addiction recovery.
The beautiful natural surroundings allow us to feel deeply, find our best selves, commune with a higher power and connect to others in a way that a more institutional setting simply cannot.
At the Administration building, clients will participate in individualized counselling as part of their journey at the Ranch. Group therapy is also offered which allows clients to receive support and guidance from their peers with similar experiences.
At the Administration building, clients will participate in individualized counselling in order to work through their personal issues. Group therapy is also offered which allows clients to receive support and guidance from others’ similar experiences.
At the Administration building, clients will participate in individualized counselling as part of their journey at the Ranch. Group therapy is also offered which allows clients to receive support and guidance from their peers with similar experiences.
The Top of the World Ranch Treatment Centre’s Main Lodge is an impressive log structure that provides accomodation, communal indoor and outdoor eating areas and public space for guests to enjoy themselves. Evoking a down to earth honesty, the lodge features a spacious great room, a rock fireplace and leather and handcrafted furnishings. The overall feel is one of warmth, reminiscent of wilderness lodges from a bygone era.
Contributing to the cozy cabin feel are stacks of board games, books, a guitar and even a piano. We are regularly awestruck by the sounds of music created by our talented clients, and the spirit of community that is regularly forged here.
The lodge has a variety of decks, covered and open, where you can relax in peace as you overlook the rolling hills that lead to the Purcell Mountains to our West and take in the Rocky Mountains to our East. The views are stunning — this is truly a trophy property.
The lodge contains a fully equipped gym with free weights, and a variety of cardiovascular exercise equipment. There is also an infrared sauna and roller bed.
The Top of the World Ranch Treatment Centre’s Main Lodge is an impressive log structure that provides accomodation, communal indoor and outdoor eating areas and public space for guests to enjoy themselves. Evoking a down to earth honesty, the lodge features a spacious great room, a rock fireplace and leather and handcrafted furnishings. The overall feel is one of warmth, reminiscent of wilderness lodges from a bygone era.
Contributing to the cozy cabin feel are stacks of board games, books, a guitar and even a piano. We are regularly awestruck by the sounds of music created by our talented clients, and the spirit of community that is regularly forged here.
The lodge has a variety of decks, covered and open, where you can relax in peace as you overlook the rolling hills that lead to the Purcell Mountains to our West and take in the Rocky Mountains to our East. The views are stunning — this is truly a trophy property.
The lodge contains a fully equipped gym with free weights, and a variety of cardiovascular exercise equipment. There is also an infrared sauna and roller bed.
The Top of the World Ranch Treatment Centre’s Main Lodge is an impressive log structure that provides accomodation, communal indoor and outdoor eating areas and public space for guests to enjoy themselves. Evoking a down to earth honesty, the lodge features a spacious great room, a rock fireplace and leather and handcrafted furnishings. The overall feel is one of warmth, reminiscent of wilderness lodges from a bygone era.
Contributing to the cozy cabin feel are stacks of board games, books, a guitar and even a piano. We are regularly awestruck by the sounds of music created by our talented clients, and the spirit of community that is regularly forged here.
The lodge has a variety of decks, covered and open, where you can relax in peace as you overlook the rolling hills that lead to the Purcell Mountains to our West and take in the Rocky Mountains to our East. The views are stunning — this is truly a trophy property.
The lodge contains a fully equipped gym with free weights, and a variety of cardiovascular exercise equipment. There is also an infrared sauna and roller bed.
There are seven cozy cabins that have two bedrooms each. Each cabin features large comfortable log beds and hand made furnishings.
There are seven cozy cabins that each have two bedrooms. Each cabin features large comfortable log beds and hand made furnishings.
There are seven cozy cabins that have two bedrooms each. Each cabin features large comfortable log beds and hand made furnishings.
The detoxification centre, or detox as we refer to it, is a splendidly beautiful cedar log building. This very private, medically supported detox has room for four clients. Each will have their own private bedroom and private bathroom.
The detoxification centre, or detox as we refer to it, is a splendidly beautiful cedar log building. This very private, medically supported detox has room for four clients. Each will have their own private bedroom and private bathroom.
The detoxification centre, or detox as we refer to it, is a splendidly beautiful cedar log building. This very private, medically supported detox has room for four clients. Each will have their own private bedroom and private bathroom.
The Kairo’s House offers a sanctuary for clients to engage in art therapy. We believe that art allows clients a creative outlet to express emotions that can, at times, be difficult to put into words. Art allows the opportunity to explore emotions and handle stress.
The art projects from previous clients can be seen on display for clients to get inspiration from.
The Kairo’s House offers a sanctuary for clients to engage in art therapy. We believe that art allows clients a creative outlet to express emotions that can, at times, be difficult to put into words. Art allows the opportunity to explore emotions and handle stress.
The art projects from previous clients can be seen on display for clients to get inspiration from.
The Kairo’s House offers a sanctuary for clients to engage in art therapy. We believe that art allows clients a creative outlet to express emotions that can, at times, be difficult to put into words. Art allows the opportunity to explore emotions and handle stress.
The art projects from previous clients can be seen on display for clients to get inspiration from.
Saugum Lake and Geese Lake can be found near The Ranch. They are surrounded by beautiful pine trees. Home to rainbow trout and are the perfect spot for fly fishing. They are also popular spots for kayaking and canoeing.
Saugum Lake and Geese Lake can be found near The Ranch. They are surrounded by beautiful pine trees. Home to rainbow trout and are the perfect spot for fly fishing. They are also popular spots for kayaking and canoeing.
Saugum Lake and Geese Lake can be found near The Ranch. They are surrounded by beautiful pine trees. Home to rainbow trout and are the perfect spot for fly fishing. They are also popular spots for kayaking and canoeing.
Saugum Lake and Geese Lake can be found near The Ranch. They are surrounded by beautiful pine trees. Home to rainbow trout and are the perfect spot for fly fishing. They are also popular spots for kayaking and canoeing.
DUE TO COVID, WE HAVE PAUSED THE OPERATION OF THE SWEAT LODGE.
BUT WE LOOK FORWARD TO WELCOMING YOU BACK WHEN SAFE TO DO SO.
After many years of contemplating offering a sweat lodge experience here at Top of the World Ranch, the time became right for us to approach our local First Nations– the Ktunaxa– and ask if an Elder would be interested in facilitating sweats for our clients.
We at Top of the World Ranch were very clear that we would not offer this life-affirming experience without the Blessing of the Ktunaxa and their involvement in the design, building and facilitation of the sweats. After time and consideration, the Ktunaxa agreed that a sweat lodge experience would offer our clients an opportunity for powerful healing, connection and letting go.
And so, on March 2nd, 2012, the first sweat commenced. There have been many more since that first one, helping to advance the healing of many individuals. Out of respect for Ktunaxa and for further shelter from the weather, we covered the lodge in a large teepee and put up two more teepees for changing rooms.
Our clients continually tell us how transformative an experience the sweat lodge is, particularly due to the care and consideration given to First Nations ceremony, tradition and culture that permeate the event. The location of the ceremony, at the base of the Rocky Mountains and next to Loon Lake, adds to this special experience.
After many years of contemplating offering a sweat lodge experience here at Top of the World Ranch, the time became right for us to approach our local First Nations– the Ktunaxa– and ask if an Elder would be interested in facilitating sweats for our clients.
We at Top of the World Ranch were very clear that we would not offer this life-affirming experience without the Blessing of the Ktunaxa and their involvement in the design, building and facilitation of the sweats. After time and consideration, the Ktunaxa agreed that a sweat lodge experience would offer our clients an opportunity for powerful healing, connection and letting go.
And so, on March 2nd, 2012, the first sweat commenced. There have been many more since that first one, helping to advance the healing of many individuals. Out of respect for Ktunaxa and for further shelter from the weather, we covered the lodge in a large teepee and put up two more teepees for changing rooms.
Our clients continually tell us how transformative an experience the sweat lodge is, particularly due to the care and consideration given to First Nations ceremony, tradition and culture that permeate the event. The location of the ceremony, at the base of the Rocky Mountains and next to Loon Lake, adds to this special experience.
DUE TO COVID, WE HAVE PAUSED THE OPERATION OF THE SWEAT LODGE.
BUT WE LOOK FORWARD TO WELCOMING YOU BACK WHEN SAFE TO DO SO.
After many years of contemplating offering a sweat lodge experience here at Top of the World Ranch, the time became right for us to approach our local First Nations– the Ktunaxa– and ask if an Elder would be interested in facilitating sweats for our clients.
We at Top of the World Ranch were very clear that we would not offer this life-affirming experience without the Blessing of the Ktunaxa and their involvement in the design, building and facilitation of the sweats. After time and consideration, the Ktunaxa agreed that a sweat lodge experience would offer our clients an opportunity for powerful healing, connection and letting go.
And so, on March 2nd, 2012, the first sweat commenced. There have been many more since that first one, helping to advance the healing of many individuals. Out of respect for Ktunaxa and for further shelter from the weather, we covered the lodge in a large teepee and put up two more teepees for changing rooms.
Our clients continually tell us how transformative an experience the sweat lodge is, particularly due to the care and consideration given to First Nations ceremony, tradition and culture that permeate the event. The location of the ceremony, at the base of the Rocky Mountains and next to Loon Lake, adds to this special experience.
Located in a very peaceful place on the ranch, the Elk View Tower on our ridge walk provides an incredible view of the Rocky Mountains, the ranch fields and Geese Lake. It is truly a breathtaking experience enhanced by the healing sound of the tower’s beautiful wind chimes whenever there is a breeze.
Located in a very peaceful place on the ranch, the Elk View Tower on our ridge walk provides an incredible view of the Rocky Mountains, the ranch fields and Geese Lake. It is a truly breathtaking experience enhanced by the healing sound of the tower’s beautiful wind chimes whenever there is a breeze.
Located in a very peaceful place on the ranch, the Elk View Tower on our ridge walk provides an incredible view of the Rocky Mountains, the ranch fields and Geese Lake. It is a truly breathtaking experience enhanced by the healing sound of the tower’s beautiful wind chimes whenever there is a breeze.
Located in a very peaceful place on the ranch, the Elk View Tower on our ridge walk provides an incredible view of the Rocky Mountains, the ranch fields and Geese Lake. It is a truly breathtaking experience enhanced by the healing sound of the tower’s beautiful wind chimes whenever there is a breeze.
The labyrinth, a path for walking meditation, is a special tool when used with mindful intention, to lessen stress and gain serenity. Labyrinth walking has been proven to increase levels of relaxation, clarity, peace, centeredness, openness, quiet and reflectiveness, and reduce levels of anxiety, stress and agitation. According to the U.S. Labyrinth Society: “The experience of labyrinth walking supports recovery, renewal, integration of the whole person, and facilitating a sense of harmony.”
At the ranch, you can meditatively walk our labyrinth or just sit in the peacefulness of the labyrinth’s forest setting.
The labyrinth, a path for walking meditation, is a special tool when used with mindful intention, to lessen stress and gain serenity. Labyrinth walking has been proven to increase levels of relaxation, clarity, peace, centeredness, openness, quiet and reflectiveness, and reduce levels of anxiety, stress and agitation. According to the U.S. Labyrinth Society: “The experience of labyrinth walking supports recovery, renewal, integration of the whole person, and facilitating a sense of harmony.”
At the ranch, you can meditatively walk our labyrinth or just sit in the peacefulness of the labyrinth’s forest setting.
The labyrinth, a path for walking meditation, is a special tool when used with mindful intention, to lessen stress and gain serenity. Labyrinth walking has been proven to increase levels of relaxation, clarity, peace, centeredness, openness, quiet and reflectiveness, and reduce levels of anxiety, stress and agitation. According to the U.S. Labyrinth Society: “The experience of labyrinth walking supports recovery, renewal, integration of the whole person, and facilitating a sense of harmony.”
At the ranch, you can meditatively walk our labyrinth or just sit in the peacefulness of the labyrinth’s forest setting.
Our clients often gather at our river rock fire pit to watch a roaring fire and engage in heartfelt and supportive conversation with one another.
Our clients often gather at our river rock fire pit to watch a roaring fire and engage in heartfelt and supportive conversation with one another.
Our clients often gather at our river rock fire pit to watch a roaring fire and engage in heartfelt and supportive conversation with one another.
Our clients often gather at our river rock fire pit to watch a roaring fire and engage in heartfelt and supportive conversation with one another.
Our clients often gather at our river rock fire pit to watch a roaring fire and engage in heartfelt and supportive conversation with one another.
The Poustinia — a small, wooden cabin considered to be our on-site hermitage — is a short walk from the lodge and cabins area, but is far enough removed to allow our clients, one person at a time, to take a silent retreat of contemplation, inspired reading and, if you wish, prayer and meditation.
The Poustinia — a small, wooden cabin considered to be our on-site hermitage — is a short walk from the lodge and cabins area, but is far enough removed to allow our clients, one person at a time, to take a silent retreat of contemplation, inspired reading and, if you wish, prayer and meditation.
The Poustinia — a small, wooden cabin considered to be our on-site hermitage — is a short walk from the lodge and cabins area, but is far enough removed to allow our clients, one person at a time, to take a silent retreat of contemplation, inspired reading and, if you wish, prayer and meditation.