A recent issue brief by Texas Appleseed found that around 64 % of inmates in Texas state jails meet the criteria for a substance use disorder, yet only 19 % of facilities offer any SUD treatment services a stark mismatch between need and care. Meanwhile, the National Study of Treatment and Addiction Recovery Residences ranks Texas 33rd in the nation for recovery homes per capita, and reports that most Texas counties 218 in total have zero recovery housing. These findings underline a growing crisis: too many people struggle without timely access to supportive, stable recovery environments.

Against that backdrop, ranch‑based programs with accreditation and wraparound care are emerging as vital lifelines.

Who We Are: Ranch House Recovery, a Beacon on the Texas Horizon

We’re Ranch House Recovery, located just outside Austin in Elgin, Texas. Founded by Brandon Guinn with a vision rooted in compassion and holistic healing, our mission is simple but powerful: to treat the whole person mind, body, spirit and create lasting recovery beyond relapse prevention. As we say on our website:

“The tragedy is not just that people are dying from addiction it’s that so many never get the chance to recover in the first place”.

We offer men a safe, structured ranch environment where healing becomes possible through community, purpose, and connection.

Voices from the Ranch: Empathy in Action

“In recovery, it’s not about checking the box it’s about reigniting purpose,” a member of our team shares. “We don’t believe in a one‑size‑fits‑all model. These guys arrive with real stories, real pain and what they need is community, structure, and a sense of purpose”.

Brandon Guinn reflects, “There’s so much despair in the headlines. But we see the other side of the story every day men who enter broken and leave with a new sense of purpose. That’s what keeps us going”.

It’s this tone of warmth and accountability that sets us apart: recovery isn’t just about stopping use it’s about beginning to show up for yourself and others in meaningful ways.

What Makes Us Different: Our Holistic, Extended-Care Model

Nature‑Based Healing Meets Evidence‑Based Treatment

We’re not a hospital, and we’re not a standard clinical facility. Instead, we integrate evidence‑based therapy, group counseling, life coaching, and mindfulness practices all set within a working ranch. Clients work with plants and animals in the morning and attend therapy or workshops in the afternoon. Activities range from yoga, breathwork, meditation, and sound therapy to horticultural and animal-assisted therapy.

Accountability, Mentorship & Real Structure

We practice a 12‑Step influenced model, combined with community service every Saturday helping not only our residents but also reducing stigma in the broader community. Caught in addiction? We help build life skills: job prepping, family repair, and long-term relapse prevention. Over 80 % of participants complete their full program, many returning as mentors or community leaders to support others.

Family Integration and Long-Term Support

We don’t end our work at graduation. Family services help clients rebuild trust with loved ones, and our alumni network offers ongoing connection, guidance, and accountability.

Full Circle: Answering Texas’s Recovery Crisis with Real Impact

We began this piece quoting troubling statistics: the shortage of recovery homes across Texas and under-resourced jail-based treatment support. That gap is real. But so is hope and that’s where we step in.

At Ranch House Recovery, we offer a tangible path forward a farm-based ranch model that’s accredited, licensed, and wrapped in community-centered care. We’re showing that even in a state ranked 33rd for recovery housing per capita, healing is possible.

If you or someone you love is searching for more than treatment if you’re looking for transformation we’d love to be part of your story. Because when structured care meets empathy, men begin to reclaim their lives with both purpose and peace. Visit our website or reach out today, and take that first step toward lasting recovery.

Ready to Begin the Journey?

If you or a loved one is struggling with addiction, you don’t have to face it alone. At Ranch House Recovery, we provide more than just treatment we offer brotherhood, structure, and a path back to purpose. Reach out today to speak with our team, ask questions, or schedule a visit.

Call us at (512) 525-8175
Or visit www.ranchhouserecovery.com to learn more.

Healing starts here. Let’s take the first step together.