Mountain View Retreat

06/20/2026

YOU CAN have an absolute blast in sobriety. 🧗‍♂️🌊

Mountain View crew conquering the Dorset Quarries and taking over Vermont. Adrenaline, fellowship and the best community you could ask for!! 🏔️❤️

06/18/2026

Who says recovery is boring? 🤔 We certainly didn’t get sober to live a small life! 🚀
The crew from Mountain View took an incredible weekend road trip up to Vermont, proving that fun and fellowship in recovery aren't just possible—they are absolutely essential to the journey. ☀️💦
We packed a full day of memories into our itinerary:
🌊 Dorset Quarry: We started the day soaking up the sun, swimming, and jumping into the waters of the historic Dorset Marble Quarry in Dorset, VT. 🧗‍♂️🏊‍♂️
🙏 Honoring Our Roots: Next, we took a moment to pay our respects and express our gratitude at AA Co-Founder Bill Wilson's Grave in East Dorset, VT. It was a powerful reminder of the incredible path paved for our freedom today. 🇺🇸
🍽️ Good Food & Fellowship: We wrapped up an amazing day sharing a fantastic Friday Night Sober Dinner at the historic The Wilson House of East Dorset (the historic birthplace of Bill W.). There’s nothing quite like porch-front fellowship in those famous rocking chairs! 🪵✨
Recovery doesn't gives us our lives back so we can truly live them to the fullest surrounded by a brotherhood that gets it. 🏔️❤️

06/12/2026

We’ve talked about sober summer plans—and a massive part of that is taking care of your body while staying active in the heat. 🏔️☀️

There is nothing quite like conquering a summit with a clear mind and a solid community by your side right here in the Monadnock Region. But as the summer temperature climbs, hitting the trails safely means listening to your body: packing extra water, taking breaks in the shade, and pacing your climb.

True wellness means protecting both your physical health and your mental peace. Small, mindful choices on the trail add up, helping you fully enjoy a present, healthy summer.

What local NH trail or outdoor spot is keeping you grounded and active this season? Let us know in the comments! 👇

06/11/2026

Summer plans are starting to fill up—cookouts, beach days, long weekends, and time with friends and family.
If you’re navigating early sobriety, this time of year can feel really good… and a little challenging at the same time. Even when things are going well, it helps to go in with a plan.
A few simple ways to stay on track and still enjoy yourself:
• Bring someone you trust or stay connected by text
• Have an easy exit if you need it
• Make plans that support your goals
• Check in with your support network, especially if you’re traveling
You don’t have to sit this season out to protect your progress. You can show up, enjoy it, and take care of yourself at the same time.
If you need support, MountainView is here for you. 🌞🔥🍔

06/08/2026

For Dano, taking those first big steps laid the foundation, but he knew he needed a bridge back to real life...

06/05/2026

You don’t have to have it all figured out. You don’t have to believe 100% from the start. You just have to keep showing up long enough to give change a chance.

05/31/2026

If you are helping a loved one in early recovery, you know environment is vital.

Intensive clinical care is crucial, but what about the hours between the end of group therapy and the next morning? That is where structured recovery housing can make all the difference in early addiction treatment.

This article walks you through the data behind why stable housing can be a game-changer.

Learn how supportive housing can strengthen PHP addiction treatment in New Hampshire. Mountain View Retreat offers men’s PHP housing in Marlborough, NH.

05/29/2026

Benjamin Franklin is credited with the “5-Hour Rule” — dedicating just one focused hour a day to intentional learning and personal growth. It’s a game changer. But in recovery, we’d say raise that bar to 7. 🙌
One hour for learning. One hour for a new skill. One hour for movement. One hour for connection. And yes — at least one of those hours? Make it spiritual. Prayer, meditation, devotion, or simply sitting in the quiet with your higher power. 🙏 That part isn’t optional — it’s the foundation.
Recovery isn’t just about stopping. It’s about becoming. Seven hours a week of intentional growth is how that happens.
Where serenity meets community, recovery takes root. 🌱

We each have the same 24 hours in the day. How will you spend yours?

05/28/2026

Spring at Mountain View Retreat has been full of movement, laughter, and connection—from hiking Chesterfield Gorge and summiting Mt. Monadnock to co****le tournaments and a Memorial Day cookout with our recovery community. 🌲⛰️🌭

So grateful to partner with Avenues Recovery and to walk alongside our clients as they build new memories, sober and together. 💚

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05/24/2026

Clients and staff from Mountain View took on Mount Monadnock last week, and made it to the summit together. Fresh air, movement, and connection are powerful tools for healing—nature and exercise really do nourish both body and spirit. 🌲💪
If you’re struggling right now, you don’t have to climb this mountain alone. Reach out to us at Mountain View and take the next step toward recovery with support beside you.