“I had a wonderful time at Sherwood a few years back, it strengthened my faith in God.”
Elysha(volunteer)
Often when people think of rehab they picture something clinical, a hospital like setting. Here at Sherwood, rehab looks a little different from this. Nestled at the base of a 100m sandstone cliff is our centre, established in 1978 by John and Honi Reifler, with the sole purpose of seeing lives changes and people set free from addiction.
We are a Christian residential drug and alcohol rehabilitation centre for men and families.
What we doNeed help?This year has brought many new people into our lives and we are always thankful for those we meet. Our Saturday BBQ’s and Sunday picnics bring along some great people who we treasure spending time with. While the number of people living on-site with us has dropped the support from people off-site has increased and is not only encouraging to us but is vital to the continual running of the Sherwood ministry.
Colin & Chantal
We are not here to foster a gospel of “community living”, but a gospel of caring, compassion and love. Our family orientated program of rehabilitation is an expression of our holistic concern for people. Sherwood Cliffs has the capacity to cater for up to eight single men and two legally married couples (with up to 4 children, aged from birth to 10 years).
Sherwood is a Christian Community
Some come to receive, some to give, some to learn, some come just to look and to share our hospitality. Here, many have had problems resolved, pressures lifted and new visions imparted. Each person residing on a Sherwood property is encouraged to participate in all aspects of community life, including meal times, work programs and outings.
Sherwood is family
At Sherwood we live together, work together and share together. We aim to provide a family orientated environment where unconditional love and acceptance is evident; where family relationships are re-developed and where wider support networks are developed to enable a smooth transition to living in the wider community once rehabilitation is complete.
Sherwood is home
Sherwood is home to our volunteers living on site, to our program participants and to our many guests who come to stay with us. As we live together we learn to live with one another, we learn to appreciate our similarities and differences as we share life with others.
Sherwood is industry
Sherwood Cliffs is a farm that provides a substantial amount of produce for both centres. With an established orchard, dairy, large vegetable gardens, chickens and cattle to tend to, the program revolves heavily around an active farm work routine, as it is our desire to be as self supporting as possible.
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