Renewal Lodge by Burning Tree - Elgin, Texas

Tom Mitchell

I’ve seen first hand the results of what this place can do for those who really want a deep lasting life change. The combination of the mindfulness curriculum (designed by a former Tibetan Buddhist monk) and the gold standard 12 steps is unbeatable.

Mollie Miller

Burning Tree Renewel Lodge is the best place for rehab. This was my first and by the grace of GOD is my last. The staff here is amazing. The Recovery Mentors are the best and very well knowledgeable, the counselors are out of this world. The medical staff is the best ever, especially Aaron and Kristi. Those two kept my family informed in Pearland when I was lifeflighted to Austin after being intubated due to Asthma. The front staff is by far the most amazing and also out of this world. I was able to complete the steps twice and learned from every step when I completed the steps the second time. Even had the spiritual awakening. If you want to take your recovery serious and put in the work and also do it, this place is for you. Don’t go by the negative comments just see for your self. Burning tree literally saved my life.

Mollie Miller
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Francisco Fiallo

I am deeply grateful to the staff of this treatment facility. I completed a 90 day this year and would recommend it to anyone.

The facility is fairly rustic and light on creature comforts-those who want a spa/resort type experience should look elsewhere. Patients cook meals for one another, but using decent ingredients, and an adequate food supply is always kept in stock. The bathrooms in the dorms are overdue for an upgrade, but everything works.

The best assets of Renewal Lodge are it’s staff. Counselors and techs alike are deeply caring and skilled at their work, and I found them to be enormously helpful with the issues I wanted/needed to work on.

The recovery curriculum itself is largely focused on AA’s program of recovery, but combines it with a mindfulness approach that really helped me take a new approach.

My biggest critique of Renewal Lodge would be that the “dual diagnosis “ aspect of the facility is overstated. While I had regular contact with their psychiatrist nurse practitioner and good medication management, there were other patients I interacted with who would have benefited from more focused treatment of their non-addiction mental health issues.

Leslie Conner

Used to be a good place that my husband really liked back in 2020 then they rebranded it and hired a bunch of souless looking people that just care about getting your money. My husband asked if he could change his shirt because he hasn’t gotten to change in a while and felt icky he said “can I change my shirt” and the lady goes “can you wait a couple hours” with a really rude voice. This is first impression, no welcomes or anything like that. Looks like other people completely agree on the reviews. It’s obvious people are putting positive reviews with fake accounts to get their rating up. No one who cares about their mental health or getting sober should trust them now.

Jenny Killgore

The nursing staff was great. Especially Aaron. The staff however lacked empathy and passion. I only saw a therapist one time and then was told I had to transfer due to some medical issues they couldn’t “handle”. I’ve never been anywhere that I was so miserable. Staff definitely had their “favorites “ and made an effort to spend time getting to know them, but pretty much ignored everyone else. I work in treatment and know that empathy and compassion are absolutely necessary for ALL clients. Getting sober is hard enough without being made to feel as though no one cares which is exactly how I felt while I was there.

Rebecca Reagan

I’m so grateful for the staff and program at Burning Tree. Being able to work through the 12 Steps while also learning a mindfulness practice has been remarkable. The Recovery Mentors, counselors, and staff have provided amazing support and insight through this process. Coming to Burning Tree has truly changed my life in ways I never imagined. Sobriety not only seems possible but exciting.

Katy Hayes

I came to Burning Tree after several treatments. This is by far the best one I have ever gone to. They gave me a better understanding of my disease and the staff cares so much. They teach Mindfulness in Recovery which goes along great with the 12 Steps. I would recommend it to anyone with a loved one that needs to go to treatment.

Aurora Xeloures

Renewal Lodge has truly changed my life. The mindfulness & meditation component was the key to my recovery! The staff there truly care, and are there with you every step of the way. I couldn’t thank them enough, grateful to be an alumni. Being in treatment for 90 days at Burning Tree was the best decision I could have made. Plus they have two pretty awesome pups !!! Staff thank you again , see y’all soon !!!