The weekly rhythm · Opening 2027

A Typical Day

A consistent routine, with room for reflection, connection and the practice of everyday life.

A steady rhythm, seven days a week

Every morning begins with movement, personal reflection, preparation and breakfast. Morning Revitalization may include functional fitness, yoga, stretching, cardiovascular exercise or guided breath-work, adapted to each resident’s health, mobility and stage of stabilization.

Weekdays focus on Reset and Balance Circles, individual counselling and skills development. Saturdays make space for supervised recreation and community participation; Sundays connect Wellness with family and companion integration.

This is the planned schedule from the 12 Lodge business plan. Activities and appointments may change according to clinical needs, staffing, weather and availability.

The waterfront deck and Rideau River at 12 Lodge

The daily schedule

6:00–6:45 a.m.
Morning Revitalization
6:45–7:45 a.m.
Reflect & Recharge / Personal Preparation
7:45–8:30 a.m.
Breakfast
8:30–9:30 a.m.
Recovery Circle — Reset
9:30–9:45 a.m.
Break
9:45–10:45 a.m.
Recovery Circle — Reset
10:45–11:15 a.m.
Reflect & Recharge
11:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m.
Lunch
12:15–1:15 p.m.
Recovery Circle — Balance
1:15–1:30 p.m.
Break
1:30–2:30 p.m.
Recovery Circle — Balance
2:30–2:45 p.m.
Reflect & Recharge
2:45–5:00 p.m.
Individual Counselling, Haven Work, Wellness and Case-Management Rotations
5:00–5:15 p.m.
Dinner Preparation and Transition
5:15–6:15 p.m.
Evening Nourishment
6:15–7:15 p.m.
Individual Sessions, Meetings or Continuing-Care Work
7:15–7:30 p.m.
Break and Transition
7:30–8:30 p.m.
Guest Speaker, Alumni Presentation, Community Meeting or Wellness Activity
8:30–9:30 p.m.
Haven Assignments, Recreation, Personal Study or Community Time
9:30–10:00 p.m.
Personal Time
10:00–11:00 p.m.
Evening Reflection and Quiet Time / Lights Out

Meals & daily wellness

Chef-prepared meals, nutrition education and shared mealtimes form part of the planned residential routine, alongside movement, reflection and scheduled care.

Explore Dining & Daily Wellness →
Food preparation featured in the 12 Lodge dining film

Haven · Planned for 2027

Between conversations, keep the learning close.

Haven’s AI-guided questions and reflections connect Circle lessons with your own practice. Its place in the day complements the human team and scheduled care; it does not add or replace counselling appointments.

10:45–11:15 a.m.

Reflect after the morning Circles

Use a guided question or journal reflection to connect a Reset lesson with a pattern you want to discuss.

2:45–5:00 p.m.

Prepare for a Guide conversation

Within the existing weekday rotation, revisit a Balance exercise and prepare your own notes alongside scheduled counselling and wellness.

8:30–9:30 p.m.

Connect learning with the evening

During Haven work or personal study, revisit the books, reflect on a practice and consider a Wellness routine for the next day.

Explore Haven’s learning and reflection →

Weekends with purpose

Saturday: activity & community

Small supervised groups may rotate through community recovery meetings, walking, biking, kayaking, gardening, creative work and other approved activities. Residents at the house remain engaged through shared responsibilities, reading, wellness and reflection.

Sunday: family & Wellness

Approved family visits, companion circles, supported interaction and eligible family leave provide opportunities to practise communication and boundaries. Residents without visiting family remain included through peer support, Wellness discussions and supervised activities.