Crow’s Nest Ranch

04/07/2026

🌲🏂 Welcome to “The Art of Shreditation” where mindfulness meets movement and adventure 🛶🚵‍♀️

At Crow’s Nest Ranch Sober Living and Outpatient, we believe recovery should feel ALIVE. That’s why we blend mindfulness, movement, and adventure to help you rediscover presence, purpose, and pure stoke.

🌊 Shreditation is the flow state you hit when you’re snowboarding, surfing, skating, biking, or even just paddling across Lake Tahoe. It’s about being fully in the moment, with body and mind in sync.

This past winter, we took our people to enjoy epic turns in community here in Tahoe for some serious shreditation therapy:

✅ Sober rides
✅ Big laughs
✅ Deep breaths
✅ High fives
✅ Real healing

Now, as summer rolls in, we’re gearing up for shreditations in the summer season:

🧭 Hiking the Tahoe National Forest
🚴‍♂️ Ripping trails on bikes
🏄‍♀️ Paddling Lake Tahoe
🛹 Skating concrete curves
🚤
AND MORE!

🎯 Recovery doesn’t stop life, it redefines and changes terrain.

📿 Your new favorite mantra: Turn on. Tune in. Breathe out and shred on.

🔗 If you or someone you love is ready for a recovery lifestyle rooted in joy, movement, and community—you belong here.

📍DM us or visit crowsnestranch.org to learn more.

03/12/2026

4 years ago today, Deanna McRae Brandt crossed over the rainbow bridge and it is in her memory that I started Crow’s Nest Ranch.

They say grief is a daily loss, but I’ve found the opposite to be true. She isn’t gone; she’s right here in the work, in the community, and in this rose tattoo.

Thank you, Mom, for the life you lived and for the fire you started in me.

The path stays lit because of you.

All the love,

Your son. Jordan Brandt - Founder, CEO

02/18/2026

👊 YOUR RITUALS, YOUR RECOVERY 🔄

Your daily rituals aren’t just habits. They’re the foundation of a life you’re actively building.

During addiction, life feels chaotic and out of control. But when you establish rituals, things you choose to do the same way, every single day, you reclaim ownership of your future.

🧠 Brain Rewiring: Each ritual strengthens your prefrontal cortex, the part responsible for decision-making and self-control. Your brain learns: “I do what I say I’m going to do.” Over time, this builds genuine confidence and self-trust that sticks.

⚡ Ownership & Agency: A morning meditation.

A daily workout. An evening reflection. These small, intentional choices send a powerful message: “I’m in charge of my life now.” You shift from feeling like a victim of circumstances to becoming the architect of your own future.

📊 The Evidence: Studies show people with consistent daily rituals experience:

• 40% reduction in anxiety and depression
• Stronger sense of agency and control
• Higher long-term recovery success rates
• Improved emotional regulation and resilience
• Greater life satisfaction and purpose
•

🏔️ At Crow’s Nest Ranch, we help you build rituals that work.

Whether it’s a morning practice, daily movement (workout, yoga, a walk in nature), evening reflection, or connection check-ins, we create the space and support for you to establish practices that transform your life.

These rituals aren’t just for while you’re here. They’re tools you take with you. When you leave Crow’s Nest Ranch, you know how to show up for yourself, keep your commitments, and sustain the life you’ve built.

Ready to reclaim ownership of your recovery? Let’s build this together.

📞 (530) 448-4555
📧 hello@crowsnestranch.org
🌐 crowsnestranch.org

01/22/2026

Now in-network with Medi-Cal, making quality, clinical treatment within reach to ALL our North Lake community members.

If “drinking differently” keeps feeling hard, it may be a sign it’s time to explore what life looks like without alcohol—and what’s underneath the urge to self-medicate.

Learn how moving from contemplation to action is often the moment you are most likely to succeed in recovery.

Sober curious? Learn how the Stages of Change (TTM) explain “drinking differently”—and when it may become sobriety. Crow’s Nest Ranch, Truckee–Tahoe.

01/22/2026

Now in-network with Medi-Cal, making quality, clinical treatment within reach to ALL our North Lake community members.

Dry January is ending—but if you’re feeling clearer, calmer, and more present without alcohol, you don’t have to go back.

This article breaks down how to turn 30 days sober into a lifetime of clarity.

If you’re ready to talk, we’re here for a confidential, compassionate next step.

Finished Dry January and want to keep going? Learn how to build long-term sobriety and support mental health with outpatient care and sober living in Truckee–Tahoe.

01/01/2026

From a freezing Truckee basement to a behavioral health and community support ecosystem 🏔️❄️

Back in 2022, Crow’s Nest Ranch / Radical Recovery was just a handful of us in a cold basement, leaning on a simple meditation practice and a shared mission. We knew the Truckee and greater Tahoe Basin needed something different—something rooted in action, aaccountability, accessibility, and lived experience.

Fast forward to 2026: What started as a grassroots spark has evolved into Crow’s Nest Ranch—a fully licensed, accredited treatment center—and Radical Recovery, a thriving non-profit supported by the community.

The road hasn’t been perfect (behavioral health never is), but every challenge has been worth it to build a culture where no one walks alone.

What’s driving us in 2026:

⚡ Radical Connection: More movement-based gatherings—from the mats to the mountains.

🌍 Expanding Access: Launching dedicated support for our native Spanish-speaking community.

🤝 Continued Collaboration: Strengthening our partnerships to bridge the gaps in local care.

To the OGs who sat in that basement and everyone who has joined the “Nest” since: THANK YOU!

You are the proof that recovery isn’t just about staying sober—it’s about building a life you don’t want to escape.

Let’s make 2026 even more radical growth. Here’s to a year of growth, discipline, devotion, and making a real difference. Together!

The Path Is Yours | We Do Recover

12/30/2025

🌅 7 AM WORKOUTS AT CROW’S NEST RANCH 💪

Early morning movement isn’t just exercise—it’s a powerful tool for your long-term recovery.

When you work out early in the morning—before 8 or 9 a.m.—your body responds in two powerful ways:

⚡ Physical Reset: Your temperature rises faster, you feel more alert, and your body starts anticipating movement. Regular early exercise improves circulation, builds strength, eases tension, and supports better sleep. Your body gets to heal, recover, and recharge—one session at a time.

🧠 Mental Clarity: Early morning light and movement tell your brain, “We’re alive. Let’s go.” The workout triggers endorphins, lowers stress hormones, and helps you find focus and calm in the chaos of recovery.

🧘‍♂️ Entrainment & Rhythm: Even if you hate mornings, a few days of early exercise resets your internal clock. By day four, you start waking up naturally. Your circadian clock listens to light, movement, food, and connection. When you move early, your body anticipates it—and you build a rhythm that sticks.

At Crow’s Nest Ranch, our community gathers every Monday through Thursday at 7:00 AM for Jiu Jitsu, FightFit, Yoga, or Muay Thai. You’re not working out alone—you’re sharing the struggle with others who understand. After each session, we create space for real processing. Our patients discuss what they’re carrying, how they felt before, and what changed after. The results are consistent: improved mental clarity, physical strength, emotional resilience, and genuine possibility.

These aren’t just habits you build while you’re here—they’re tools you take with you. When you leave Crow’s Nest Ranch, you know how to show up for yourself, find your people, and sustain a healthy routine.

Ready to transform your mornings—and your life? Contact us today:

📞 (530) 448-4555
🌐 crowsnestranch.org

11/27/2025

“This morning I watched the sun rise over the mountains and felt a deep sense of gratitude for this place we call home and the people who make it what it is.

Truckee became a place of healing for me long before Crow’s Nest Ranch or existed. In my own recovery, these mountains, these trails, this small-town energy, and the people who live here helped me feel less lost and more connected to myself. Over time, that personal healing turned into a drive to create spaces where others—especially those who feel like they don’t belong or have been “thrown away”—can find their own path in recovery.”

We’re grateful for our community: for the many personalities we’ve had the privilege to work with, for the providers and partners who show up with open hearts, and for the neighbors who believe that no one is beyond hope. When we come together to support those who feel unseen, we don’t just help individuals—we strengthen our community as a whole.

Thank you for being part of this place, for caring about one another, and for walking alongside us in this work.

With gratitude,
Jordan Brandt & All The Crow’s Nest Staff

11/03/2025

Feeling overwhelmed or anxious? The 5-4-3-2-1 grounding method is a simple, science-backed way to bring yourself back to the present moment anytime, anywhere.

This post walks you through each step, showing how tuning into your senses can calm your mind, ease your body, and help you reset. With regular practice, even small moments of grounding can create real change and build resilience for whatever life brings.

If you’re looking for more tools like this, or just need a little extra support, Crow’s Nest Ranch is here for you.
📞 (530) 448-4555

📧 hello@crowsnestranch.org

🌐 crowsnestranch.org

10/29/2025

“Since the inception of our outpatient program, it has been my unwavering goal to provide every member of our community with high-quality, interpersonal, and patient-focused care. In my own path to sobriety, I relied on state-funded insurance programs to access treatment when I couldn’t afford private insurance. That experience taught me the value of accessible, in-person care and accountability. Now, it’s my turn to ensure what we’ve built at Crow’s Nest Ranch is available to all who need it.”

— Jordan Brandt, Executive Director & Founder

Crow’s Nest Ranch has been officially approved for Medi-Cal in County of Nevada, CA as well as Placer County!

This major step forward means more families and individuals in our community can access our holistic, evidence-based addiction and behavioral health treatment—no matter their financial situation.

This approval is a testament to our team’s relentless dedication and the support of our county leaders. Thank you Supervisor Hardy Bullock!

Crow’s Nest Ranch is now approved to accept Medi-Cal for addiction and behavioral health treatment in Nevada and Placer Counties. Discover our holistic, evidence-based programs and how we’re expanding access to care for all. Contact us today to start your recovery journey with Medi-Cal coverage.

10/25/2025

Meditation is more than just a practice—it’s proven neuroscience.

Discover how Crow’s Nest Ranch is using mindfulness and advanced neurotechnology to support recovery and mental health. Link in the comments.

10/19/2025

EVERYONE! Crow’s Nest Ranch is working toward local and statewide grant funding to expand recovery services and create a community hub for the Truckee-Tahoe community—including Spanish-speaking options. Can you help by signing our petition at ➡️ https://forms.gle/yY7ao2a1SK8jGGCt6

In just 18 months, we have secured state licensing and national accreditation to make our services as accessible as possible, and it is our goal is to create more accessibility with a welcoming community hub for recovery and sobriety that’s open to everyone. We are also working to expand our Spanish-speaking services, ensuring our local native Spanish speakers have a place for support, connection, and healing.

But we need your support to show that our town wants and needs these vital services. Please sign below to help us bring more hope and healing to our community!