Testimonials

Recently I completed treatment at the Hope Farm Retreat for alcoholism and drug addiction.its hard to explain in words the changes in have made in my life due to this experience. I feel like I wake up every day now with purpose and a new found love of life! Its truly awesome!.,,.,. I always thought that I was different than everyone else and that noone else felt the way I did.i thought I drank and used drugs to make myself fell better, but the truth was, it made me feel so much worse.it was great to find out that I wasn’t alone. Working with people who also struggled with addiction made me realize that I wasn’t alone-that I could and did recover from the illness of alcoholism and drug addiction through the Spiritual Key 12 step treatment I received!.Hope farm retreat is so beautiful too! I had such a great time getting up every morning to the gorgeous surroundings and peaceful setting.its hard not to understand serenity after seeing the spectacular views of the Portugal countryside, it really needs to be seen in person to believe! Im so happy to have recieved this gift of treatment at this marvelous place.its was truly an awesome experience and the amenities are fantastic-it is the definition of luxury an the staff goes above and beyond to make you comfortable! Thanks to Tony,Dan and Sarah for making this such a great life changing experience! You guys are the best,and I couldn’t have done it without you all and this amazing center!rock on! - Tammy, New York Tony and I met in November 2008. On meeting him I could not possibly imagine what this person would be able to offer me regarding recovery from the disease that had brought me to my knees in every way imaginable. Here was a man on the surface I had nothing in common with, our backgrounds were completely different, I thought that no one could understand where i was coming from in regards to my addiction. However, it soon became apparent that Tony totally understood my nature of my problem and I soon realised that I was able to talk to him about all manner of things that I was unable to talk to anyone else about before. He completely understood the nature of my problem and was able to relate it to me in a way that I was able to understand being a recovering alcoholic himself. He was able to talk to me about my problem without being condescending or ever making me feel as if I was simply weak willed when it come to stop using alcohol or drugs. His knowledge of addiction and his seemingly endless ability to answer any of my questions was reassuring. I got the feeling that he genuinely cared that I recovered from this potentially fatal disease. He truly does have a gift when helping others in recovery perhaps this comes from the fact that he has been to hell and back himself so he knows what he is talking about. Or perhaps he is one of the humblest people I have ever met or perhaps it is because he is so damn funny. Whatever the reason is I don't care he helped me to recover from a seemingly inescapable nightmare and that I will be forever grateful to him and the centre. If you are currently in your own personal nightmare when it comes to drink or drugs and there seems like there is no solution and you have the opportunity to work with Tony at Hope Farm Retreat - PLEASE TAKE IT -it will be one of the best decisions you have ever made in your life! Living a happy, Joyous and Sober life. - Robin, Majorica It has now been some time since i left treatment and entered recovery - Live is Good!! The care and understanding I got from Tony was nothing sort of a Godsend. He has a gift for this work and feel blessed to have been under his guidance. Having been in treatment before I see now that I never really grapsed the program. Tony cut to the chase and showed me the simple principles of the 12 steps and how to use them. I am a better person for that understanding and I am clean today - Chris, Oxfordshire When I arrived at Hope Farm Retreat my life was a mess, my co-dependency had really taken a hold on my life to the point where this debilitating and crippling addiction would not allow me to function. I did not think that anybody would understand this very subtle relatively unknown illness. Everybody understood the substance abuser but not necessarily this had tried therapy for 6 months prior with no avail - I was depressed and anxious on a daily basis. I had heard about 12 step programs and I was skeptical that this would work for me. Tony instantly understood my problem to which I felt at ease and able to relate to him, but most importantly I was able to trust Tony. He understood all my fears - I thought it was only me that thought in this way. The Spirtual Key Program changed my life; it was incredible and enlightening and now I feel like I am born again with no worries in the world - when you begin the program the front page reads - a 'recipe for living' - this is not a lie - I owe my life to Hope Farm Retreat and all the staff - I now have a new joyful, happy sober life. In addition, there is no better place to recover than here - I defy anyone to not feel total serenity when they wake up overlooking the stunning landscapes. Sarah the events co-ordinator arranged activities daily which allowed me to see more of the area and kept me busy - it was so much fun. I have to quickly mention the food it was incredible I could have been eating in a resturant it was that good. All in all they managed to make recovery fun and speaking from experience this was the best decision I have ever made, life is worth living again. Thank you to Tony, Dan and Sarah - you saved my life! - Ed, London When I met Tony and Dan for the first time I knew that I was meant to go to The Hope Farm Retreat, it was a feel that is hard to describe. But I knew it was a good feeling. When I arrived at Hope Farm Retreat I probably looked like hell and not knowing what was going to happen during the 4 weeks. I also wouldn’t say boo to a ghost, I went back into my shell. Everyone made me feel so welcomed and relaxed even Alfie, Poppy and Finley, which also helped me through my addiction clearing. When Dan explained the 12 steps to me I could feel a sense of relief and I become relaxed as I found my savour at last. Hope Farm is a piece of heaven on earth it is THE place to get rid of the demons that we carry through our addictions. The scenery is breathe taking and peaceful. Thanks to Dan and Tony from the bottom of my heart for giving me a second shot at life and making me the new man I am at this moment in time. If you need the help that you are looking for this is the place that will get you back on track. Love ya Guys - Stef, Portugal

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