Accommodations
Accommodations at the Ranch
The Ranch in the Oaks is a 3,600 square foot home and guest house nestled on 15 acres of heavily wooded land in Argyle, Texas. With a maximum of five guests in the main house, you’ll have the privacy and tranquility you need to transition to a new sober life.
Master Suite
24’ x 15’ master suite with wood burning fireplace.
Ensuite bathroom with free-standing tub, shower, 2 walk-in closets and 2 vanities.
Can be used as single or easily shared as a double.
Hickory 1
13’ x 10’ with built in cabinetry and walk in closet.
Jack & Jill shared bathroom with shower.
Hickory 2
13’ x 10’ with built in cabinetry and walk in closet.
Jack & Jill shared bathroom with shower.
Hickory 3
14’ x 10 1/2’ with closet and attached private bathroom with tub/shower
Guest House
Private free-standing guest house with bathroom, kitchenette and small second room which can be a large closet.
Guest Access
As a guest, you’ll make use of every part of the Ranch, which includes:
A Private Bedroom
Each room in the primary residence has a full-size bed with a memory foam mattress and premium bedding, a flat-screen TV, workspace, and access to a private or shared bathroom. The guest house offers a queen-size bed and a private bath.
Shared Spaces
Build fellowship and connect with other guests in the chef’s kitchen, great room, yoga studio, or one of our conversation areas.
Peaceful Outdoor Space
Take in nature and get to know our resident animals, including retired show horses, miniature cows, and chickens.
During your time at The Ranch in the Oaks, you’ll get to know the house manager who lives on-site and oversees the day-to-day operations. You’ll also meet the ranch owner, a woman with 34 years of sobriety in Alcoholics Anonymous.
A Day in the Life at The Ranch in the Oaks
The Ranch in the Oaks provides guests with the structure they need to foster recovery while also allowing each guest creative outlets and the opportunity to build community.
Daily Activities
Early morning group meditation is held outside under the trees or in the great room.
Each day one of the following is offered
- Yoga
- Boot camp/outdoor training
- Gardening
- Horse care & experience
- Studio art
- Culinary classes
Guests may also make activity requests based on their interests.
A minimum of four hours per day is private, free time. The only requirement during this period is you must be productive. This includes attending to current work responsibilities, pursuing a new job opportunity, volunteering in the community, or attending daytime 12-Step meetings.
We provide a schedule of 12-Step meetings in the surrounding area and encourage a minimum of one meeting per day. While guests can bring their own vehicles, The Ranch offers a passenger van to take guests to 12-Step meetings each night.
Groceries are delivered regularly, and our guests prepare meals as a group. Special dietary needs will be discussed before arrival.
Housekeeping comes every other week; however, guests have daily shared duties to keep the house running smoothly. Each guest is accountable for cleaning up after themselves and keeping their rooms tidy.
Weekly Activities
Twice a month, a group accountability meeting is held in the house to encourage each other in a loving and supportive way. Guests share their goals, victories, challenges, and growth.
Each week, a Step Study or Big Book meeting is offered at the Ranch. Sober women outside of the home are invited to come and participate in the weekly meetings.
We partner with, and can refer to, several highly-rated therapists, counseling groups and Intensive Outpatient Programs in Argyle and neighboring communities. Therapy and IOP work is encouraged.