Why Choose Serenity Vista?

Serenity Vista offers highly individualized private retreats in the peaceful mountain highlands of Boquete, Panama, for English-speaking adults seeking addiction recovery, emotional healing, or personal renewal. Welcoming guests from throughout North America and internationally, our boutique residential setting accommodates a maximum of four guests at a time, providing exceptional privacy and personal attention.

Our evidence-based addiction recovery program is abstinence-based, incorporating holistic practices that support well-being, reflection, and personal growth.

Whether navigating addiction, grief, past trauma, major life changes, or a desire to reconnect with oneself, guests find space to step back from everyday pressures and focus on healing, growth, and renewal.

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John and Jane Derry welcoming guests to Serenity Vista, a private retreat in Boquete, Panama.

What Makes Serenity Vista Unique?

HIGHLY INDIVIDUALIZED CARE:
Every guest receives highly individualized care in our boutique residential program, limited to a maximum of four guests at a time. This allows for exceptional personal attention and a personalized experience tailored to each guest's needs, whether they are seeking addiction recovery, emotional healing, or personal renewal.

EXCEPTIONAL PRIVACY:
Our private mountain setting in Boquete, Panama, combined with our intentionally small program, provides an exceptional level of confidentiality and discretion. Many of our guests are professionals, executives, business owners, and others who value privacy while addressing personal challenges or focusing on their well-being.

EXPERIENCED CLINICAL & RECOVERY TEAM:
Our experienced multidisciplinary team combines evidence-based addiction treatment, professional counseling, recovery guidance, and holistic therapies. Together, they provide comprehensive support that addresses the physical, emotional, psychological, and lifestyle aspects of lasting recovery.

EVIDENCE-BASED & HOLISTIC CARE: 
Our approach integrates evidence-based addiction recovery with holistic practices such as mindfulness, yoga, massage, creative therapies, outdoor experiences, and healthy living. These practices support overall well-being, self-reflection, and personal growth, helping guests build a healthier, more balanced life.

ABSTINENCE-BASED PHILOSOPHY:
Serenity Vista is an abstinence-based addiction recovery program focused on helping guests achieve lasting freedom from alcohol and other addictive substances and behaviors. Through comprehensive therapeutic and recovery support, guests develop the knowledge, coping skills, and confidence needed for long-term recovery.

BEAUTIFUL RESIDENTIAL SETTING:
Nestled in the peaceful mountain highlands of Boquete, Panama, Serenity Vista offers a warm, comfortable residential environment surrounded by nature. The tranquility, year-round spring-like climate, and beautiful surroundings provide an ideal setting for reflection, healing, and personal growth.

Certifications and Expertise

Our team includes:

Portrait of John Derry, Founding Director of Serenity Vista, in the tropical gardens of the retreat in Boquete, Panama.
John Derry, B.Sc.Phm., M.A.

Founding Director, licensed Canadian pharmacist, and Master’s in Addiction Counseling from the Hazelden Graduate School.

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Dr. Ileana Báscuas, PhD, ABPP

Licensed Psychologist and Board Certified in Clinical Psychology with over 40 years of experience.

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Dr. Judy G. Borich, Ph.D.

Expert in transpersonal psychology, EMDR therapy, and family therapy.

Portrait of Joy Alexander, yoga teacher and specialist in therapeutic yoga and alternative healing.
Joy Alexander, RYT: Certified

Yoga Teacher and Massage Therapist specializing in alternative healing modalities.

Trusted & Recognized

Serenity Vista has been recognized by respected addiction treatment directories, independent review organizations, and media outlets that recognize programs known for individualized care, professionalism, and excellence in addiction treatment. While we are grateful for this recognition, our greatest measure of success is the lasting recovery of the guests and families we have the privilege to serve.

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We're Committed to Your Well-Being

Whether you're a professional, business owner, retiree, parent, or someone facing addiction, grief or loss, past trauma, or a major life transition, taking time to focus on your well-being can be an important step forward. At Serenity Vista, we provide a welcoming, supportive environment where you can step away from everyday pressures and focus on what matters most to you.

Our highly individualized private retreats combine a peaceful residential setting, personal attention, and a holistic approach to well-being. Our evidence-based addiction recovery program is abstinence-based and integrates holistic practices with comprehensive clinical, therapeutic, and recovery support. For those seeking personal renewal, we offer space for reflection, emotional healing, self-discovery, and personal growth. With a maximum of four guests at a time, both approaches benefit from privacy and individualized attention.

Every person's journey is unique. Whether you're working toward lasting recovery, navigating a difficult period in life, seeking greater meaning and personal growth, or looking for a fresh perspective, our commitment is to provide thoughtful, individualized support in an environment that encourages healing, well-being, healthier relationships, and a more fulfilling life.

Receive compassionate, individual attention (Maximum of 4 guests)

Enjoy stunning, tropical beauty in year-round comfortable weather

Benefit from a world-class facility successfully helping people achieve freedom since 2012

Guest zip-lining above the forest canopy in the mountains near Serenity Vista in Boquete, Panama.

Outdoor Adventures at Serenity Vista

Nature & Renewal

At Serenity Vista, thoughtfully selected outdoor experiences complement our individualized retreats by helping guests reconnect with themselves, reduce stress, build confidence, and experience the restorative benefits of nature. Surrounded by the mountains, forests, rivers, and coffee country of Boquete, these experiences offer opportunities for reflection, personal growth, renewed perspective, and a deeper appreciation for life.

Outdoor Experiences Include

– Guided nature hikes through Boquete's forests and mountain trails.
– Zip-lining, horseback riding, e-bike tours, coffee plantation visits, and other thoughtfully selected local experiences.
– Opportunities to practice mindfulness, build confidence, reduce stress, and rediscover the enjoyment of life through meaningful experiences in nature.

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A Holistic Approach to Well-Being

Nurture Your Body, Mind and Spirit

Serenity Vista's holistic approach recognizes that well-being involves more than addressing a single challenge. Nurturing the body, mind, and spirit can be an important part of building a healthier, more balanced, and fulfilling life. Our highly individualized programs integrate evidence-based therapies, mindfulness practices, healthy living, creative therapies, and restorative experiences that support emotional well-being, personal growth, and lasting recovery.

Holistic Therapies Include

– Individualized counseling and evidence-based therapeutic approaches tailored to each guest's unique needs.
– Mindfulness, meditation, yoga, massage, and creative therapies that support emotional well-being, resilience, and stress management.
– Nutritious meals, healthy lifestyle practices, and restorative experiences that promote physical wellness, emotional balance, and personal growth.

Learn About Our Holistic Approach
Three Serenity Vista guests enjoying a conversation in the retreat’s landscaped gardens in Boquete, Panama.

“ I went to Serenity Vista 7 years ago. Today, I continue to be sober, happy and filled with hope, loving life, and enjoy my restored family relationships. I believe Serenity Vista is among the best in the world. It is a breathtaking, very private, luxury retreat, with very skilled, compassionate staff. “

Jake

California, USA

“ It is no exaggeration when I say Serenity Vista saved my life. My life has changed dramatically for the better. Once in the darkness, I have shifted into the light of a life I never thought was possible. John and Jane Derry care so deeply about each person. “

Elizabeth

Texas, USA

“ I have no other words than to say John and Jane and their marvelous team of professional therapists have saved my life. I went to Serenity Vista 5 years ago to rid myself of my alcoholism but I could not have expected to leave with a completely new set of glasses. My entire outlook on life changed. I love my new life in recovery living a sober life with a full heart. “

Joanne

California, USA

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Private Retreats in the Mountain Highlands of Boquete, Panama

Serenity Vista offers private, individualized retreats in the cool mountain highlands of Boquete, Panama. Set on a peaceful Mediterranean-style estate surrounded by nature, we provide a welcoming environment designed to support healing, personal growth, privacy, and lasting well-being.

Aerial view of Serenity Vista’s Mediterranean-style estate surrounded by tropical gardens and mature trees in Boquete, Panama.
Beautiful, Tranquil Grounds

Surrounded by mature trees, tropical gardens, and the natural beauty of Boquete, Serenity Vista offers a peaceful setting where guests can slow down, reflect, and focus on their well-being. The Mediterranean-style estate features welcoming indoor and outdoor spaces designed for comfort and quiet relaxation.

Exterior view of Serenity Vista’s Mediterranean-style residence, with stone walls, wooden balconies, and warm lighting amid tropical greenery.
Mediterranean Style Estate

Warm, inviting architecture with comfortable living spaces, a fully equipped kitchen where nutritious meals are freshly prepared, and welcoming areas for therapy, conversation, and quiet reflection.

Private guest bedroom at Serenity Vista featuring a vaulted wooden ceiling, comfortable bed, and glass doors opening onto a balcony overlooking the gardens.
Comfortable Private Bedrooms

Comfortable private bedrooms in the main house and casita provide peaceful spaces to rest, recharge, and enjoy the tranquility of the surrounding mountain landscape.

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