About
About Windmill Wellness Ranch
Windmill Wellness Ranch occupies a 75-acre property on North Cranes Mill Road in Canyon Lake, Texas, settled in 1840 and now operating as one of the Texas Hill Country’s most distinctive residential addiction treatment centers. Within easy reach of San Antonio, Austin, San Marcos, and New Braunfels, the ranch combines a back-to-basics rustic setting with leading-edge clinical technology – a pairing that defines what the facility calls ‘The Windmill Way.’
Clinical programming spans medical detox, residential treatment, Intensive Outpatient (IOP), and traditional outpatient services. The therapeutic core combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with multiple trauma-focused modalities, family therapy, and Windmill’s signature Brain Frequency technology – a qEEG brain-mapping tool used to identify and address brain imbalances as part of an individualized recovery plan. Genetic testing further informs treatment customization. Patients receive three individual counseling sessions per week and progress reviews three times weekly using measurable data points, with outcomes tracked by the independent Trac9 measurement system.
Windmill treats a broad clinical scope: alcohol addiction, cocaine, opioid, benzodiazepine, cannabis, kratom, and multiple addictions, alongside co-occurring mental health conditions including trauma and stress disorders, personality disorders, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and somatic symptom disorder. Populations served include veterans, first responders (a dedicated programming track), young adults, seniors, men, women, court-referred patients, and individuals living with HIV/AIDS. The ranch is dog-friendly, a notable feature that allows patients to bring their own pets where appropriate.
The facility is Joint Commission accredited and accepts private insurance, TRICARE, and self-pay arrangements. Amenities include on-site professional chefs, a gym with trainer, courts, pool, hiking trails, and transitional sober living facilities on the property. Windmill backs its model with The Windmill Guarantee – a commitment that patients who successfully complete the treatment program and post-treatment protocol receive specified return-to-treatment support if needed. Prospective patients should call admissions to verify current insurance acceptance, length of stay, and program availability.
- Dedicated medical detoxification wing with 24/7 medical supervision on 75-acre ranch facility
- Brain Frequency™ Technology and quantitative EEG for advanced withdrawal management protocols
- Joint Commission accredited facility treating alcohol, opioid, and benzodiazepine withdrawal
- Genetic testing to optimize medication-assisted treatment during detox process
- TRICARE coverage for veterans needing medical detox and withdrawal management