The Derby House

PorchLight Recovery’s women’s campus is a DDAP-licensed, NARR Level III supervised sober living community in the heart of Lancaster’s historic district. It’s built for professional women who’ve done the clinical work and are ready to build a life that holds.

You’ll live alongside women who understand what recovery actually demands, because they’re doing it too. The community is structured, accountable, and designed for the specific challenges of women in professional recovery. It’s not a halfway house. It’s a serious next chapter.

Our women’s campus is licensed by Pennsylvania’s Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) and certified by the National Alliance for Recovery Residences (NARR) at Level III, the highest level of supervised recovery housing available. That means every safety standard, every staff requirement, and every resident protection is backed by state law, not just policy.

The women’s campus spans three connected homes in the heart of Lancaster’s downtown historic district, each designed to serve different needs and preferences in recovery.

The Derby House is the primary shared recovery residence on the women’s campus. It’s a restored historic home that combines structure with the warmth of real community living, with enough space and private options to feel like home rather than a facility.

• 5 bedrooms, including 1 private suite
• 3.5 bathrooms
• State licensed for up to 10 residents
• Shared and private room options available

Globo De Hercules is an additional residential option on the women’s campus, named for the historic significance of the surrounding Lancaster neighborhood. It provides added space and flexibility for women who need it.

The Houdini House is our executive suite option for women seeking a higher level of privacy and comfort in recovery. Its name carries real history: built in 1890 on South Lime Street, the home sits near the corner where the famous Welsh Brothers Circus once performed. Harry Houdini and his wife Bess worked with the Welsh Brothers Circus, which was based right here in Lancaster, performing their signature Metamorphosis trunk routine over 200 times during a five-month run in 1895. Houdini was 21 years old and still years away from international stardom. The stage he found in Lancaster helped shape the showman the world would come to know.

The Houdini House is ideal for professionals who need a quieter, more independent living environment while staying connected to the support of the broader women’s campus community.

Our women’s campus is designed for professional women who are serious about long-term recovery. If any of this sounds like you, you’re in the right place:

• You’ve completed a treatment program and need a structured, accountable next step
• You’re a working professional, executive, or business owner managing recovery alongside a career
• You want private or semi-private accommodations in a setting that respects your professional identity
• You want community with women who understand the demands of professional recovery
• You need a home that is licensed, inspected, and held to the highest standards in Pennsylvania

Every resident at the women’s campus receives the full PorchLight experience: individualized recovery programming, peer and life-skills coaching, and access to the broader PorchLight community and outpatient linkages. This isn’t just a place to sleep. It’s a structured environment designed to help you build the life you’ve been working toward.

For a complete breakdown of programming, amenities, and pricing, visit our sober living pricing page.

Interested in referring a client or checking current availability? Our case manager portal has everything you need.