We desire that each of our clients would discover the joys of sobriety
Our team
Rebekah
OWNER FOUNDER, (she/her)
Bekah has worked in the recovery field since 2011 and considers her experiential approach her greatest strength. She gets the most fulfillment when witnessing clients push out of their comfort zone into their place of healing. She enjoys spending time with family, writing, documentary film, climbing, and riding her bike.
Charlotte
RECOVERY MENTOR, (she/her)
Charlotte has worked in the recovery field since 2019. She is currently in school for her MSW and believes that this education and experience will help her be able to better relate to and support those who are struggling with substance use and mental health. Charlotte is passionate about watching clients discover their personal strengths and finding what brings them joy in life. Charlotte enjoys art, hiking the Blue Ridge Mountains, running, animals, gardening, food, traveling, and meeting new people.
Sylvan
RECOVERY MENTOR, (they, she)
Sylvan started work as a recovery mentor in 2021 carrying the simple but powerful truth that community changes lives. They feel most fulfilled when they see clients break past barriers to connection and embrace authenticity. They recharge by tending their garden with their partner, playing with their cat, swimming, hiking, and reading about their interests.
Veris
RECOVERY MENTOR, (they, he)
Veris has worked in the therapeutic field and alternative education for the last 25 years. They love few things more than to witness the zing of discovery, to stand in patient witness to the growth of another. Veris also loves theatre, comedy, literature and playing chess.
Lily
RECOVERY MENTOR, (she/they)
Lily has been working in the field of substance use and mental health since 2019. She loves supporting clients in recovery as they rediscover who they are. She is currently pursuing her MSW and, in her free time, loves music and video games.
Rae
RECOVERY MENTOR, (she/they)
Rae has worked in the mental health field for 2 years. She is pursuing a career in Social Work. She is passionate about helping others through knowledge of her own experiences. In her free time she loves to sing, write and even make jewelry.
Mikayla
RECOVERY MENTOR, (she/her)
Mikayla is a seasoned Ember Lodge staff member. She enjoys being a part of the client's recovery journey and witnessing all the growth and hardship they overcome. She enjoys playing tennis, reading, and a good psychological thriller.
Mary
RECOVERY MENTOR, (she/her)
Mary always knew she wanted to help people. She pursued personal training and EMT work until she decided her true passion is mental health. She has been in the mental health/recovery field since 2017. Currently, Mary lives off grid in the mountains of Western North Carolina, where she is able to connect with nature in her free time. Her hobbies include traveling, hiking, plant ID, and spending time with her puppy named Willow who is a Golden Aussie.
Mary Grace
RECOVERY MENTOR, (she/her)
Mary Grace has worked in the recovery field since Fall of 22’ and has a passion for helping people. She enjoys watching people in recovery find themselves again and discovering their potential in life. She is active in the recovery communities in WNC. She enjoys spending time outside, praising Jesus, and being around her friends and dog.
