Sober Living Sanctuary: 7-Day Recovery Retreat in Koh Phangan

This is a 7-day programme, and the shape of the day is roughly: recovery work in the morning, wellness practices and free time in the afternoon, and community in the evening. The 12-step framework is the backbone — expect meetings and step-focused discussion — but it's paired with meditation and other practices that give the body and mind something to do besides the recovery work itself. Exact session times and the daily schedule are confirmed with the retreat leader before arrival.

What separates this from a standard sober holiday or a plain resort stay is that the programme is designed and run by staff who are in long-term recovery. The language used in the group is the language of recovery, understood from the first conversation rather than explained. That's the part guests tend to notice first.

The setting does a lot of the work too. The sanctuary sits on a ridge on the western side of Koh Phangan, surrounded by jungle, facing the sunset. Evenings end with the sun going down over the water — a small daily rhythm, but one that structures the week more than you'd expect.

Accommodation is at Holina Resort Koh Phangan, with room options confirmed per booking — private rooms, shared spaces, or upgrades depending on what you want. Meals are tailored to the group, including dietary needs, so you tell them in advance and it's sorted.

Koh Phangan has a long history of drawing people looking for a reset, and this retreat occupies a fairly narrow slot in that landscape: integrating 12-step principles into a full holistic resort experience. It suits people who want to stay connected to their programme while also using a week of meditation, wellness and community living to shore up their foundation in sobriety.

What's included

- 7 nights accommodation at Holina Resort Koh Phangan - Meals tailored to the group (dietary needs accommodated) - Daily 12-step recovery sessions - Morning and evening meditation practices - Wellness practices - Facilitator team support throughout the week

What's not included

- Flights to and from Thailand - Travel insurance - Airport transfers (confirm with leader) - Personal expenses - Optional room upgrades - Anything not confirmed in writing by the retreat leader