Serenity Vista is a highly individualized private addiction recovery program located in the mountain highlands of Boquete, Panama. Since 2012, we have helped guests from North America and around the world pursue lasting recovery in a peaceful, supportive, and exceptionally private environment.
Limited to a maximum of four guests at any one time, Serenity Vista combines evidence-based addiction treatment, holistic therapies, outdoor experiences, and personalized recovery planning. Every aspect of the program is designed to provide focused attention, meaningful therapeutic work, and the opportunity to step away from daily pressures in order to fully engage in recovery.
Our approach is rooted in whole-person healing, addressing not only addiction itself, but also the emotional, psychological, relational, and lifestyle factors that support long-term recovery and personal growth.
Serenity Vista is particularly well suited for individuals seeking a highly individualized, private, and discreet recovery experience. Many of our guests are professionals, business owners, executives, and others who value confidentiality and prefer a more personal alternative to larger treatment centers.
For many individuals, traveling away from home to pursue recovery provides the opportunity to step away from familiar pressures, routines, and environments in order to focus fully on healing and personal growth. Receiving treatment outside one's usual environment can also offer an added level of privacy and discretion.
Located in the mountain highlands of Boquete, Panama, Serenity Vista provides a peaceful and exceptionally private setting where guests can focus on recovery without the distractions of everyday life. With a maximum of four guests at any one time, our program combines evidence-based addiction treatment, holistic therapies, and highly individualized care in a supportive residential environment.
Founder and Director John Derry brings decades of experience in addiction recovery, counseling, and healthcare leadership to Serenity Vista. With complementary degrees in Pharmacy and Addiction, John previously directed a leading Canadian addiction recovery program before establishing Serenity Vista in Boquete, Panama. Since 2012, John and his wife, Jane, have remained actively involved in the day-to-day guest experience, helping create the highly personal, supportive environment that distinguishes Serenity Vista from larger treatment centers. Together, John and Jane bring more than 59 years of combined experience in addiction recovery and counseling to the Serenity Vista program.
A dedicated team of American and Canadian counselors, facilitators, and holistic therapy practitioners works closely with each guest throughout their stay. Because Serenity Vista intentionally limits participation to a maximum of four guests at a time, guests benefit from a level of individualized attention, continuity, and support that is difficult to achieve in larger treatment settings.
Serenity Vista is fully licensed and incorporated as a Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation facility by the Republic of Panama.
Serenity Vista integrates evidence-based addiction treatment with a comprehensive range of holistic therapies and experiences, including mindfulness, meditation, yoga, massage, music, artistic expression, integrative coaching, and outdoor recreation and adventure experiences that support whole-person healing, personal growth, and long-term recovery.
Panama is recognized as one of the safest and most welcoming destinations in the Americas and has become an increasingly popular destination for both travelers and expatriates. Home to Serenity Vista, the mountain highland region of Boquete is renowned for its year-round spring-like climate, natural beauty, coffee farms, abundant birdlife, and vibrant gardens.
Often referred to as the "Land of Eternal Spring," Boquete provides a peaceful and restorative environment that many guests find highly supportive of recovery and personal growth. At Serenity Vista, guests enjoy expansive gardens, streams, and weekly recreational outings that provide opportunities to experience the remarkable natural beauty and diversity of the region.
The tranquility, climate, and natural surroundings of Serenity Vista create an environment conducive to reflection, healing, and renewal, allowing guests to step away from daily pressures and focus fully on their recovery journey.
At Serenity Vista, guests receive highly individualized attention in a small, comfortable, non-institutional setting where they are treated with dignity, respect, and genuine personal care.
Recovery involves far more than simply stopping the use of alcohol or drugs. It often includes developing new ways of thinking, strengthening relationships, addressing underlying challenges, and creating a life that feels meaningful and sustainable. Through our individualized, holistic approach, guests often experience significant personal growth, renewed confidence, greater self-awareness, and a deeper sense of purpose.
Many guests describe their experience at Serenity Vista as transformative. While every recovery journey is unique, our goal is to help each individual build the foundation for lasting recovery, improved well-being, and a healthier, more fulfilling life.
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