Sweet Magnolia Women’s Recovery Program
Sweet Magnolia in Sandpoint
An iconic Sandpoint landmark & beautiful Victorian mansion
For Women
Women seeking freedom from bondage of substance abuse
Preparing for Life
Through Christ-centered development and mentoring, we prepare each woman for healing and freedom.
Freedom House, The Sweet Magnolia:
This iconic Sandpoint landmark was a Bed and Breakfast destination for Bonner County visitors for over 25 years. Freedom House purchased this beautiful Victorian mansion in 2020.
… b l e s s i n g s …
Ministry Needs & Opportunities
There are many ways you can partner in ministry with those called to serve at Sweet Magnolia, from prayer to provisions to volunteering your skills to mentoring. Please contact the team at Freedom House to participate.
Safe & Sober Housing Program for Women
The Freedom House Sweet Magnolia women’s recovery program offers safe and sober transitional housing for women seeking to escape the bondage of addiction in a compassionate and loving environment.
Freedom House is a Christ-centered ministry. Sweet Magnolia guests are expected to attend worship services, participate in weekly Bible studies and complete the Life’s Healing Choices step recovery program. Attendance at AA and NA meetings is also supported.
Guests are required to obtain employment and to cooperate with their assigned case manager in developing and completing agreed upon life goals
Other program requirements are outlined in the “Rules and Expectations” section of this website.
More Information
All residents will be expected to participate in regular Bible-based studies and attend the Life Skills Training program which will be offered in house. Residents will also be encouraged to enter into a mentoring relationship, and to attend the Christian church of their choice.
Applications for residency at The Sweet Magnolia are available at this website, through our office at phone 208-263-6153, through the Bonner County Drug Court program, and through the Chaplaincy ministry at Bonner County Jail.
This application is a PDF document that can be saved/downloaded, then printed and filled out. Please submit completed applications to:
By mail: Freedom House, Inc – PO Box 183 – Ponderay, ID 83852
By email: info@freedomhousehope.org
House Rules & Expectations
The house rules and expectations for the Safe & Sober Housing program at Sweet Magnolia are shown below. Tap the images to view them larger, or open the PDF to view, print, and save/download the document. This document must be completed with initials and signature and sent in with your application.
Once your application has been received, it will be processed within 48 hours. You will be contacted for an interview or for denial of housing. Then, if you are accepted, you will receive instructions for “Move-in Day.” Thank you for choosing Sweet Magnolia Safe & Sober Housing as your housing provider for sober living. We look forward to meeting you soon!
Tour Sweet Magnolia
"For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Jeremiah 29:11