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Recreational programming and activities are incorporated into the Home Away experience. Addiction is a disease that affects all aspects of the mind, body and spirit. Recovery, therefore, to be effective and to result in an enhanced quality of life, optimally includes fun, recreational activities. Our philosophy is that life is to be enjoyed. It is exciting to experience physical activity and to have fun being clean and sober!

Activities are chosen, with guest input, that are suited to the interests, abilities, and skills of the guests. Our recreation days are full, varied, stimulating, and, most importantly, fun.

Activites vary by season and include:

  • Downhill skiing / snowboarding (at world-class Big White Ski Resort)
  • Skating
  • Cross-country skiing
  • Hiking (various levels of strenuousness)
  • Golfing (Kelowna is home to some of the country's best courses)
  • Bowling
  • Mini-golf
  • Concerts
  • Theatre
  • Movies
  • Shopping
  • Going for coffee
  • Dining out
  • Sightseeing
  • Ping-pong
  • Picnics
  • Canoeing
  • Swimming (local indoor aquatics center; beautiful outdoor pool on property)
  • Go carting
  • Sailing (Beneteau First 235 keel boat)

Fitness
General fitness is also encouraged in balance:

  • Daily walks; Cocoa loves going for walks with guests!
  • Jogging
  • Swimming
  • Weekly fitness class led with elements of Tai Chi and yoga incorporated

Music & Art
Expressing your thoughts and feelings through musical and artistic expression can be very therapeutic, healing, and fun.

Music is alive at A Home Away! Guests enjoy a wide range of contemporary, classical, and relaxation music whether in the dining room, in the sauna, or poolside. For those wishing to express themselves musically, or to simply revisit an interest from the past, musical instruments are available for your enjoyment including acoustic guitar, keyboard, and drums.

A Home Away also offers a well-stocked art studio complete with water colours, acrylic and oil paints, canvas, charcoal, and pencils. Discover your hidden talent or get in touch with your creative side! Express your Self at A Home Away!

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