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The Orchard Recovery Center is a private, boutique, 25-bed addiction treatment program tucked away in the West Coast rainforest on Bowen Island. Since 2002, they’ve combined the heart and science of recovery—treating the brain, body, and soul through holistic care and individualized treatment. Internationally accredited and led by an award-winning team, Orchard helps clients detox, stabilize, and leave feeling emotionally strong, personally accountable, and inspired to pursue lifelong recovery.
Build a Strong Base for Lifelong Recovery
Orchard Recovery Center builds a solid foundation for recovery by integrating clinical interventions, trauma-informed therapy, 12-Step philosophy, and holistic modalities. Clients are immersed in recovery-themed programming, which includes individual therapy, group therapy, psycho-educational seminars, relapse prevention skills, family programming, yoga, mindfulness, music and art therapy. Treatment also includes life skills and psycho-spiritual development tailored to each client’s values—supporting both practical growth and deeper personal insight.
Recover in a Former 4-Star Resort
Tucked away in a rainforest, Orchard Recovery Center offers shared bedrooms with fireplaces and queen beds, a 2,800-sq-ft fitness facility, an outdoor pool, and spaces to relax indoors or outdoors. Clients enjoy delicious meals, guided nature walks, and designated time for devices, including Sunday video calls with family members. With space for reflection and connection, clients feel grounded and supported as they engage in the work of recovery.
Stay Supported After Treatment
Staying connected with Orchard Recovery Center is an important part of each client’s continued recovery journey. Counsellors and recovery coaches provide weekly and monthly check-ins for a full year after treatment. Clients can also stay connected through Friends of the Orchard 12-Step meetings, special events like the annual picnic, and an alumni app. These opportunities for connection, joy, and accountability remind clients they’re not alone as they continue building meaningful lives.

Highlights from the Center
Customized Treatment Plans
Medically Assisted Detox
Certified Professionals
20+ Years in Business
Center Overview
Pricing and Program Length
Luxury rehab centers offer a unique blend of luxurious amenities and high-quality treatment. From private suites to gourmet dining, personal trainers to spa treatments, these facilities provide a high level of comfort and discretion.
Top 50 Rehabs in the World
Meet Your Care Team

Lorinda Strang
Executive Director, Co-Founder

Dr. Patrick Fay
Medical Director Emeritus
MD, ABAM(d), DFASAM, ASAM

Dr. Adam Chodkiewicz
Psychiatrist
MD, FRCP(C), DABAM

Dr. Máire Durnin
Addiction Physician
MD, PhD, MSC.BA(Mod), CCFP(AM), FASAM, cCSAM, cISAM, CCBOM, MRO

Dr. Genevieve Kerkerian
Addiction Physician
MD, FRCPC (Internal Medicine), AFC & DRCPSC (Addiction Medicine)

Dr. Renée Janssen
Addiction Physician
MD, MSc, FRCPC

Dr. Kathryn Porter
Addiction Physician
MD., CCFP

James Sullivan
Nurse
RN, BscN, MHA, CHE

Suzan Ross
Nurse
RPN

Jess Malkin
Primary Care Clinical Director
MA, MSW

Barb Metcalfe
Director of Family Programs
BSc, CCAC, SEP

Brooke Evans
Addiction Counsellor
BSW, MSW, RSW

Elize Fitzgerald
Addiction Counsellor
MA, MC, RCC

James Jones
Addiction Counsellor
BSW, ICADC

Miles Rubin
Addiction Counsellor
MSW, RSW, BCCSW, NSCSW,

Nanette Diaz
Addiction Counsellor
MA, CCAC, PAT

Patrick Zierten
Addiction Counsellor
MA, CCAC

Ruta Yawney
Addiction Counsellor and Music Therapist
MA, RCC, FAMI

Susie Newman
Addiction Counsellor
CCAC

Anne Trory
Nurse
RN

Constance Barnes
Support Staff, Recovery Coach

Julia MacDonald
Support Staff

Michael St. John Smith
Support Staff and Recovery Coach

Ellie MacKay
Dietician
M.Sc, RD




