Creighton Hall and the Mack Building were completely gutted and newly renovated from the old dorm environment with common bathrooms to comfortable, dignified, semi-private rooms. Each room has its own bathroom and shower. Floors, plumbing, wall coverings are all new, with oriental throw rugs in most rooms. Furniture is eclectic and primarily from generous donations.The recovery center currently house approximately 40 residents. All are afforded a a clean and safe environment where, at night, they will sleep in the single-sex areas (seperated by doors connected to alarms) but are free work together on recovery during the day. 

 

The 34,000-square-foot recovery complex consists of several connected buildings. The residence halls are linked to a former schoolhouse, which has been converted to staff housing. There is housing for either a disabled man or woman and a chapel, which we call "the Changing Room" for nondenominational gatherings.

During the reconstruction, Ray reused much of the original material to preserve a traditional farmhouse feel. Workers saved wood paneling that they took down from the hallways, reinstalling half of it after rewiring and reinforcing the walls. Original steam radiators went back in, along with modern plastic plumbing.

 

There are spacious open common areas where people can gather, write, read, or just relax and meditate. These areas help bring people together and out of the isolation and anxiety many feel when first getting sober.

 

The two wings are connected by a three-story atrium, rising above a common room where both men and women can sit and socialize during the day.  

 See the video tour below or more in our Gallery