Ocean Hills Detox & Rehabilitation

15/05/2026

I’m going on holiday today and it got me thinking about how much holidays used to revolve around alcohol for me.

Back in the day, I’d be drinking at the airport, drinking in the Koru Lounge, drinking on the plane, then straight into cocktails at the resort from morning till night.

This photo actually prompted me to think about it because I was sitting right in front of the bar and hadn’t even noticed.

I honestly thought that was what relaxing looked like.

Now I know the best part of a holiday is actually being present for it. Waking up clear headed. Remembering conversations. Enjoying the sunrise, the food, the people, the experience.

For a lot of people, holidays can be triggering. They can quietly become permission to relapse.

So I’ll ask you this...

Are you in holiday mode or relapse mode?

You deserve a holiday you can actually remember.

Ocean Hills is a private, premium rehab by the sea in Napier. We help people get sober and build a life they don't want to escape from. Call Liz on 027 573 7744.

14/05/2026

Wednesdays are for baking 🍰

Today Eden whipped up a delicious coffee and walnut slice for our guests to enjoy this afternoon ☕️✨

There’s something special about homemade baking shared together at Ocean Hills. 💛

09/05/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to every mum doing the best she can today. 🌸

Motherhood can be beautiful, exhausting, joyful, overwhelming, and everything in between.

To the mums celebrating sober today, we’re proud of you.
To the mums struggling quietly, we see you too.

You are enough.
You are amazing.
And you are not alone.

At Ocean Hills, we believe recovery starts with compassion, connection, and hope. No shame. No judgement. Just support when you’re ready.

Ocean Hills is a private, premium rehab by the sea in Napier. We help people get sober and build a life they don’t want to escape from. Call Elaine on 027 573 7744.

08/05/2026

07/05/2026

Some mornings just slow everything down for a moment.
A quiet coffee, the sound of the sea, and a sunrise that reminds you there’s still beauty waiting at the start of a new day.

Our guests woke to this view at Ocean Hills this morning, and it felt pretty special. 🌅

Recovery is not only about the hard work. It’s also about learning to notice moments like these again.

Ocean Hills is a private, premium rehab by the sea in Napier. We help people get sober and build a life they don’t want to escape from. Call Elaine on 027 573 7744.

06/05/2026

Wednesdays are for baking at Ocean Hills.

Today the lovely Eden made our guests a beautiful homemade banana and walnut loaf, warm from the oven and baked with care. It’s the little comforts like this that make recovery feel like home.

There’s something special about sharing good food around the table, slowing down, connecting, and enjoying the simple moments together.

Build a life you don’t want to escape from.

Ocean Hills is a private, premium rehab by the sea in Napier. We help people get sober and build a life they don’t want to escape from. Call Elaine on 027 573 7744.

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28/04/2026

Today I celebrate 20 years of sobriety… and I feel so much gratitude for the people who helped me get here.

There is a lot of emotion in this milestone. Gratitude more than anything.

Twenty years ago, I was sick and I knew something had to change. I didn’t have it all together, not even close. But people stood beside me when I couldn’t stand on my own. People who believed in me… who loved me back to health when I couldn’t love myself… who held hope for me when I couldn’t hold it for myself, and reminded me to just keep going, one day at a time.

To those people… you know who you are.
The ones who listened… even when I didn’t make a lot of sense.
The ones who challenged me… even when I didn’t like it, and probably because I didn’t want to hear it.
The ones who didn’t give up on me.

Thank you to everyone who has supported me. I carry what you gave me every single day, and I hope the life I live now reflects the love, patience, and belief you showed me when I needed it most.

Recovery has never been a straight line. It has been messy, humbling, and at times incredibly hard. But it has also been the most meaningful journey of my life.

When I think about what sobriety has given me, it’s not just about me. It’s given me compassion for people who are still struggling, and a real belief that people can recover.

Ocean Hills exists because of that journey. Because I know what it feels like to be lost, and I know what it feels like to find your way back. Every person who walks through our doors reminds me why this work matters so much. It is a privilege to walk alongside people in their recovery.

If you’re struggling right now, please hear this:
You don’t have to do it alone.
And a different life is possible.

One day at a time.

Today, I am simply grateful.
For the people who have walked beside me.
For every single person who has been part of this journey.

Elaine 🤍

26/04/2026

ANZAC weekend reflection.

ANZAC Day has passed, and for many of us, today is a day off work.

I remember when I used days like this as an excuse to have my own party and drink all day, then find myself back at work feeling dusty, unwell, and full of regret.

What if today felt different?

What if tomorrow you woke up clear, steady, and proud of the choices you made?

Just something to gently consider.

Ocean Hills is a private, premium rehab by the sea in Napier. We help people get sober and build a life they don't want to escape from. Call Elaine on 027 573 7744.