Staying At
Rowan House
Staying at Rowan House
Up to 6 clients can be accommodated in private self-contained apartments. Single use occupancy is available for a maximum of 4 clients. Above that number clients will share a 2-bedroomed apartment.
Meals
Two meals a day are provided. Clients are encouraged to participate in and contribute to meals with the community. It is entirely a personal choice whether to join the community meals or to enjoy the privacy and quiet of their own apartments at mealtimes. *
Cleaning Services
Residents are expected to keep their apartments clean and tidy and to make use of their own laundry facilities. **
* It is expected that residents will organise their own breakfasts.
** A weekly cleaning service is provided to each apartment.
Facilities
Nearby
Gym sessions
There are a number of Gyms in the local area. Clients of Rowan House can choose to arrange their own individual sessions or to take advantage of being accompanied (and inspired) by Joseph.
Nordic Spa
A newly established Nordic Spa offers a range of relaxing and healing experiences. The bath house has warm and cold pools with 2 Finnish saunas.
Hiking
There are some great hiking trails in and around Dartmouth. Here’s just a few: Spectacle Lake Trail; Shubie Park; Lake Banook & Sullivan Pond; Dartmouth Common Park Loop; Portland Lakes Greenway Trail.
Water front and lakes
Rowan House is minutes walk away from the historic Dartmouth waterfront and the ferry which takes foot passengers across the harbour to Halifax. Kings Wharf hosts a number of independent stores, coffee shops and restaurants.
Local clinics
Rowan House will assist clients in signing up with a local Family Doctor or Health Centre for the duration of their stay.
Local library and shops
Dartmouth boasts a large well stocked library on the waterfront. It’s an easy walk from Rowan House. Downtown Dartmouth has a delightful collection of small independent and eclectic shops and cafes.