Harmony Recovery Celebrates 20 Years of Helping Clients Overcome Addiction

Harmony Recovery, a treatment center in Estes Park, Colorado, has been providing addiction health care services since 1969.

Feb. 6, 2026 at 7:47am

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Ashley C., an alumna of Harmony Recovery, shares her story of overcoming alcoholism. After numerous failed attempts to control her drinking on her own, Ashley finally found success at Harmony Recovery, where she learned to surrender to a higher power and embrace the supportive community. Now celebrating 20 years of sobriety, Ashley credits Harmony Recovery for igniting a "miracle" in her life and helping her rebuild a beautiful, blessed life in service to others.

Why it matters

Harmony Recovery's peer-based, holistic approach to addiction treatment highlights the importance of human connection and spiritual healing in the recovery process. Ashley's story demonstrates how treatment centers like Harmony can help individuals struggling with substance abuse disorders reclaim their lives and find purpose.

The details

After trying various tactics to moderate her drinking, Ashley finally decided she wanted to quit for good. She tried a range of treatments, from medication to therapy, but nothing worked until she came to Harmony Recovery. At Harmony, Ashley learned to admit she was powerless over alcohol and surrender to a higher power, which allowed the treatment center to guide her toward a healthier, more joyous way of living. The supportive community, excellent staff, and beautiful natural environment at Harmony were crucial to Ashley's full mind, body, and spirit healing.

  • Ashley entered Harmony Recovery in 2006.
  • Ashley has been sober since February 26, 2006.
  • Ashley is celebrating 20 years of sobriety by running the Boston Marathon.

The players

Harmony Recovery

A treatment center in Estes Park, Colorado that has been providing addiction health care services since 1969.

Ashley C.

An alumna of Harmony Recovery who overcame alcoholism and is now celebrating 20 years of sobriety.

Shane Hudson

The CEO of Harmony Recovery.

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What they’re saying

“I was no longer trying to fix myself; instead, I allowed something greater than myself to help restore me to healthy, sound, rightful and joyous living.”

— Ashley C., Harmony Recovery Alumna

“The antidote to addiction is connection. Harmony provided genuine human connection, which allowed me to begin loving myself again. In my admission of defeat, I came home to myself.”

— Ashley C., Harmony Recovery Alumna

What’s next

Ashley plans to continue prioritizing her recovery through spirituality, service, and community. She will celebrate her 20 years of sobriety by running the Boston Marathon.

The takeaway

Harmony Recovery's holistic, peer-based approach to addiction treatment demonstrates the power of human connection and spiritual healing in helping individuals struggling with substance abuse disorders reclaim their lives and find purpose. Ashley's story is a testament to the transformative impact that a supportive treatment community can have on someone's recovery journey.