Founded in 2002 by Keith Wilkes, who brings 36 years of personal sobriety experience to his vision, The Cedars operates a collection of boutique addiction and mental health facilities across South Africa. Their treatment approach integrates 12-Step facilitation with comprehensive relapse prevention strategies, delivered within tranquil environments staffed by expert teams. The Cedars provides extensive individual, group, and family support in settings that balance therapeutic rigor with comfort and natural beauty. Clients enjoy chef-prepared meals, personal training, yoga instruction, and engaging recreational activities including boat excursions, snorkeling, hiking, and ocean safaris where dolphins and humpback whales are frequently spotted. Each of their three distinct facilities features spacious grounds, well-appointed bedrooms, swimming pools, manicured gardens, gym equipment, and dedicated shuttle services—creating environments that feel more like luxury hotels than treatment centers. This attention to comfort supports their philosophy that peace and serenity are essential components of lasting recovery. The Cedars South Coast Estate particularly focuses on thorough discharge planning, helping clients integrate into local 12-Step groups, find sponsors, and connect with alumni support networks. Counselors remain actively involved until clients establish these crucial recovery connections. The center works with South African Medical Aid for coverage and assists international clients in exploring payment options, firmly believing that addiction ultimately costs more than treatment.