I was tricked into going to boarding school at 15 and my mom drove me from Cali. Luckily I was 17 at my time of imprisonment and only had 10 1/2 months to wait out till my 18th birthday. She is 15 years old. They are so dug in though and know the rules of the game (politics) that those who oppose them can do little but shake their fist at the wind. I was the youngest one in both those programs I was barely 13 years old. At its peak it housed over 500 students. Not remembering Corwin would be like not remembering big mike from Excel. I am Brann Adams and I went to Spring Creek Community around 1988. As did WWASP itself, when it changed its name to Teen Revitalization and its Resource Realizations (seminars) to Premiere Education Seminars. In a perfect world these bastards would be in prison. We were tortured, abused, and traumatized. Either way it is a system that has been proven to be not only flawed, but negligently foolish. If my child ever reads this I want her to know that I am sorry. Let us help you build the perfect lodging and fishing package. MLS# 22109315. please email me at ms.stephanielhudson@yahoo.com I will tell you everything i rememeber. Got bored and checked out SPL on GoogleEarth. I wished I would have run sooner. Fuck this place. Pants are dirty. Alcoholic step father, beaten often, brainwashed and belittled etc. The Little Belt Cattle Company Starting a Cattle Ranch by Combining Three Properties. I will be glad to put you in contact with my son so you can discuss with him directly. which is why nobody talks about it. A white car speeds around me pulls to the side of the road and another women jumps out. They have a program called Youth Foundation also doing business as Riverview. I hope karma reaches the people behind the evil operations of these facilities. Our cabins are what we like to call "OUT OF THE ELEMENTS". There was also this one time when a girl from one line saw her boyfriend from home walking in another line and they ran to each other and kissed. I remember the mormon staff yesRandy and his brother (?) I lost a lot of my innocence out there. My name is Stephanie Hudson and i went to Spring Creek Lodge in 1999-2000. I was rebellious, purposefully non-compliant. I forgot what our family name was. I was in Quest family, Quest family veteran here. What fucking psycho plays tony Robbins at every fucking meal. 0.92 acres lot - Lot / Land for sale. I was Jakes closest friend there and I tried to convince him not to run because I knew he wouldnt make it we all felt the same about busting out of there. Cameron Pullan I was there in 2005 at that horrific shit hole add in serious trauma to my life. I was one of the first to show up in 96.i remember all you guys. Learn how your comment data is processed. Its been almost 20 fucking years, I still hear that phrase every fucking day. DePuy Spring Creek LLC PO Box 1184 Livingston, MT 59047 But how dare you discredit these people. I was in Wisdom right when i got there in July 1998, I soon transfered to Courage Family due to a letter I wrote home. Cleveland National Forest encompasses 460,000 acres (720 sq mi (1,900 km 2)), mostly of chaparral, with a few riparian areas. Ill never be the same because my parents were too weak or lazy to raise me themselves. Hey Billy, its James from those early daysI think we were in Brightway together and took the same van trip from Utah to Montana. I couldnt convince my group of friends to do the same- at that point they couldnt talk to me. Our parents were victimized by Lichfield and company and some continue to struggle with the after effects of sending their kids off to some dark corner of the world to be changed. Singing Gregorian chants in the hobbit hole. Robert Lichfield can barely read. Its mostly a blur to me but I do have flashbacks one of them is an alarm going off and upper levels having to run out of the cabin looking for a girl named Jessica and I was the one who found her running and I remember I tackled her and kneed her in the back and held her down in the snow and I remember both of us crying.. and exhausted and it was so fucking sad.. There are nine lakes in the area which can be accessed by foot or via 4x4 trails. Doug was indeed the little guy always getting thrown the Hobbit with that big oaf staff member Kayden. In 2016 I was sent to Chaffin Pullans new program called Reflections Academy, in 2017 I was sent to go live in his house after I graduated the program. I was hoping theyd let me talk to my mom if I made it serious enough and instead they sent me to the town doctor who said he would need to cauterize my nose because it wouldnt stop bleeding. I was molested and beaten up and learned things i would of never dreamnt of knowing how to do or been around people like that until my mother sent me there. PERIOD. If you were there with me or know anyone from that time; staff or student, contact me. The pit with Tom Sawyer and huckleberry Finn. Ive been to two . If anyone Remembers Brian McLaren and wouldnt mind telling me what you remember of him or of the time span he was there it would be most helpful.Thanks. This says it nicely but a forest needs to be planted. Our blog offers a vast collection of useful articles that include topics related to hatches, seasons, rivers, destination trip reports and more, Helpful checklists to make sure you include the proper clothing and gear for your Montana fishing trip, Information on rates for Montana and Yellowstone National Park fishing licenses. It worked a couple times but then they just decided to cover me with a sheet while they restrained me instead. I had considered quitting several times because of the way some of the other staff treated the students. I was in Serenity too! Second comment, my last came up as a reply idk why not my intention. Fishing in Lewistown often revolves around Big Spring Creek, home to blue ribbon Brown and Rainbow Trout. As I read everyones comments about their experiences my heart truly aches for all of you. Choose from Montana's largest selection of fishing and lodging packages. I knew Joah at Sprimg Creek. All the buildings are still there. I thought this was all behind me but its not. We are aware of Youth Foundation, and their staffs seedy past But I didnt know they owed so much money. Evil peopleit was the first time I encountered truly evil adults who practiced trickery and manipulation to maintain a yoke of control upon their wayward little piggy banks. I would be Dead or in Prison had I not Undergone the Change that SCL is Soley Responsible for. I have to say is Staff that Shit, I was in Orange County boy from California, you do the math, as a say in the program I hate myself Now people are doing the seminars out here, I heard that Rapper Earl sweatshirt went to the Samoa Program, crazy!! it was hilarious but annoying. some life skills courses, trade courses. I dont think anyone knew or cared that I did not speak. If he worked at Spring Creek Lodge, he had to be aware of the abuse that was occurring. The two ladies catch up and the girl refuses to get off my truck. I didnt care because I was going home, my ticket was already bought but she had to staybehind. I would love to hear from you .a sort of closure or new beginning j.columbus1982@gmail.com take care! I am so surprised even now seeing the names of the girls from Serenity that I dont remember them. Id love to find more of you and preferably more optimistic but I fully understand if bad experiences happened. Montana Angler has access to a private ranch in the area and approximately 2 miles of the East Gallatin. The nearest commercial airport is in the town of Butte, which is within a 1-hour drive from the ranch. They humiliated me on purpose for furthering the breaking down process of their mental conditioning. I hope you all are doing okay. Message me jamie_wilson_@msn.com. Spring Creek Ranch. It was like living in bizarro world. Can you give me more info?? We were all changed in these places to a varying degree, but does anyone really think these places actually helped? I told her to stay strong, do her best and to look around her and find strength in nature and what she sees around her. Ive been in prison most of my adult life and Ive never been as scared and helpless as I was the year I spent at Spring Creek Lodge. I begged my mom in letters to let me stay in the middle of nowhere in the snow and not send me back but of course my family rep from SkyView insisted I return and complete the program (Obviously for money, doing her job). I was at Spring. isnt it funny how some guy would be support staff one day and then hes your teacher the next day. Pathfinders with Mile Parr!! Oh and Steve came out of the woods from a road behind the girls dorm. The little kid you remember was Cliff Miller, and there was Cody Bradford. I am wondering if anyone knew my brother, Kareem Rahman. My son Gabriel was there in 1997. Other than that I would just go through the motions and try not to cause any trouble so I wouldnt ruin anything for my family but I wasnt going to conform to there weird process at the same time. Im a little hidden so it might be hard to find me. My name is a Nick Theriault. aka looking out the window at you haha. MLS ID #2497935. My son was facing prison so I felt that I had no choice. I was with you in Courage. You are a testament to the endurance of a restless spirit haha. When were you there? It did not take me long to start having issues with some of the rules and treatment that the students were subject to. The best spring creek fishing in Montana Our world famous spring creek is one of the most sought after destinations by fly fishermen anywhere in the world. Oh and if you struggle with school work good luck. All of you have BRVs lol remember remember the fifth of November!! I have been forced to stay at Spring Creek Lodge for three years. When not even the names of the people I lived with for 2.5 years ring a bell, then I am scared for what I still cannot remember. It was almost daily that you were in the hobbit. Devin was the stocky short guy. I was in unity family in 99 and 2000. E thats just his name and he cant hang you got to get out the game!!!! 450 Beaver Creek West Drive , Big Sky, MT, 59730, Gallatin County DRAMATICALLY REDUCED! They put out a search party for mepolice, volunteers, staff ect.those 8 hours of freedom were so sweet. I have apologized to her but not sure she really forgives me. Anonymous, 2001 It all starts with hiring people qualified to care for kids. Why would you voluntarily stay there once you turned 18? I was 13 years old and was told was the youngest student there at the time. Wow . My friend Jennifer and I decided we would find out. Dont even get me started on the seminars. I went to Clearview Horizon Academy in May of 2014, worked my ass off thanks to him, and graduated in October of 2015. That was more new news. Trying to get exposed? Kids got raped, beaten, thrown in the hobbit constantly with a large male staff always handy to kick their ass and ensure that they stayed on silence. what a load of crap that is NOT what went on..That was a program meant for kids that needed tough guidance.. ;-p. Yeh like Waddup? I cant remember the name of the 2-story cabin that had the laundry room at the bottomIm spacin on that. This exceptional fishery supports a wild population of brown, cutthroat and rainbow trout in its approximately 3-mile length. Fucking wild. He was an ex heroin addict with tattoos all over his body. But scl was filled with the same shit. Wow thats weird, whats that connection? I guess, I was envisioning a classroom, field trips, swimming, fishing, nature observation, hikes, maps / orienteering. I came into the program at age 16 and was there until just before my 18th birthday. Sad really. Im now 30 soom to b 31. All the brainwashed nitwits tattling on family moms who broke the rules and were just trying to make our time a little more pleasurable. The twins gave me level 3 just so i could go to a seminar and see my mom in hopes that it would calm me down but it only made things worse.. Heel to toe! Internet Karen types. Fishing Spot Send message Hi! Yo I was there in dignity my name is Matthew ! TREC:Info About Brokerage Services,Consumer Protection Notice. I was also there before the 90s nicely done with your post, ive told a few people the same story pretty much verbatim, weird. The Paradise Valley spring creeks offer some of the most challenging fly fishing conditions for wild trout in the world. That still haunts me that maybe if I was there I could have prevented it. I cant believe I have to write on this blog to get help in locating my high school transcripts but here I am : ( Im a nurse now and back in college to advance my career. Thank you all for keeping this info flowing. Crazy. So I was laying in the back of the pick up with a blanket covering me thinking I got a ride out of there. No one gets what happened at SCL. I was at the Camas ranch 18+. Sorry Harrigal, I meant Atwoodhope you see the post above. I was at SCLA from 03-04 and I never once saw a kid get injured who didnt run/fight staff me ever to get restrained. Arrived in SCL in 1998 and took my exit plan at 18 in 2000. Brian. Bunch of liars here. These folks eventually kicked me out, wanna know where they sent me? John Douglas Russell can trace his roots as a cattleman to his great-great-grandfather. Please let us know how we can help. Smile and nodfuck em later on. Advice I took to heart and am still trying to finish the latter half of. Seeing as how we were not allowed to exchange personal contact information during our time there. We were in incredible shape at this point being near 16 and they had given us real camp food again since we werent in the desert. Getting into fights. My nightmares were mostly about feeling trapped and having no sense of control over my own life. I got to come home because I graduated HS, and that was my mothers only concern. Travis, what family were you in. even just a fun little demonstration was a big deal. Its hard to put into words. Maybe he figures were too f-ing stupid to look into the people we hope to glean some advice and guidance from. In fact it seems like it already has. I remember you and can remember your love of old classic muscle cars. I cant even imagine the intolerable conditions with those racist, unethical, monsters! The acreage is easily accessible from a well-maintained set of roads, and the ranch infrastructure is in outstanding shape. FAX 406-222-0744. what about Henry or ben? Bye. I feel like the description of half military school half cult is accurate. And the instructors just allowed it to happen saying they needed to blow off some steam. That place did way more harm than good. They were found and brought back a few days later, and were beaten within an inch of their lives. I enjoyed reading through all of these comments because it has been a long time since I have connected with the memories of this place. Reading about Josh Lambert is crazy. Ended up driving into the little store, as in ~I drove INTO the store~ and everyone but me jumped out a grabbed every cig and dip can in the place. Oh you did..great glad all of us underage minors could help you out with that at 3 am in the rain.our pleasure, Jessica !! Currently, Chaffin serves as administrator of Horizon Academy in La Verkin Utah There were twenty bunk beds in our dorm all along the walls. Howd youre junky wife doing who left you cuz she was hooked on speed???? we cussed like sailors and talked like we werent even in the program. I know I felt it and I wouldnt wish that on anyone. My boyfriend was in Spring Creek Lodge for 10 months in 96 and 97. That place has haunted me for years.I was there about three months when the first of the girls began to arrive they would make us lay on the ground and put our face in our hands so we couldnt look at them.I remember the pit, the hobbit and all the bullshit we had to go through. I went inside one of the bathrooms and locked the stall and stood on top of toilet seat top so u couldnt see my feet. I was there in 2001, i remember being there. there was this junior staff who worked my family that day. I wouldnt wish that place upon my enemym Chaffin eventually had enough of me and so did every one else i guess and tried to make my mom send me to Jamaica where they had no child labor laws but my mom just brought me home instead.. Made up a home contract followed it for 2 weeks once i got home at the age of 15 and of course got bored and went out to find older kids.. Last week during the Youth Foundation parent/child seminar, Chaffin Pullan (who is the new director since Jade Robinson resigned) mentioned taking the kids to Riverview in Montana. Quick synopsis: Last Monday we got to work and on our work radio we were told to be on the lookout for a missing girl. Cow country is calling you and your family to come enjoy the benefits of western living! Yep just had a nightmare I was there again woke up feeling sick and not wanting to go back to sleep. Its a great place with great people that are here to help As I said that I looked right in the eyes of the older lady. The only friend I made there was an upper level named will from Houston Texas (if he ever sees this I just wanted to thank you my nigga and hope u didnt get in trouble because of me). This is the shit that bugged me out about this place you had kids trying to be super cops to other kids. Yeah its amazing how every parent got sold the your kids gonna wind up dead story. I remember first telling my husband about it. I remember a big Samoan guy stealing my clothes (never got them back), stealing the Mountain Dew can I got for Christmas, and hitting me and slapping me to wake me up in the middle of the night, telling me walk without shoes into a van outside in the snow, to be driven to Montana from Utah. But yeah I only passed the one seminar, played along, realized at the end of it that it was just straight up emotional manipulation and brainwashing. 14 hours ago. We could only eat three meals a day, plus one snack, so when we snuck extra pop tarts for friends that was a triumph. The only question I got an answer too was what happens to Brandy now? he would just gripe and gripe and poor me and SHUT THE FUCK UP! he said he was an ex alcholic and talk about bringing home to work with you. Im sure a couple men still think of me with enmity as I do for those who were above me. Hello!!!!! It was quite an adventure. Choose from Montana's most comprehensive selection of fly fishing trips. The trouble teens in the cabin did not care about her, they were too wrapped up on trying to SURVIVE the program. I am hopeful to find some of the people I met during my time there. So they probably catered to your needs more by giving you your own trailer and giving you more perks to keep collecting your parents money. He was always fair and in one particular incident backed me up for calling out a jr. Staff member for beating on a thirteen year old who had been sent there for being too fat. There I was to spend the next year and a half. That the worst time of my life. The worst part is these programs go on operating, get shut down and reopen in new locations with different names and the world just lives on, completely oblivious that hell holes such as these really exist. Funny name to give considering that serenity was the farthest thing from describing this place. Many allegations of abuse, as well as Social Services complaints and lawsuits have been leveled at Cameron Pullan and his brother Chaffin Pullan. cason.trent@yahoo.com, For anyone trying to get their HS transcripts I have a contact! I think, Danny, I remember you. I remember being IN LOVE with you (the Alaska comment reminded me!!) I kept my mouth shut and the next night they were gone. My name is travis hull. I remember they would humiliate people individually I front of everyone bring up serious issues like rape and abuse infront of everyone. It was so cruel what you all went through and then on top of it to not be treated right even when family came was insane. Vacant land located at Copper Corbin Rd, Jefferson City, MT 59638 sold on Aug 31, 2021. When I first arrived it felt like military walking around heel toe not being able to talk or even look at certain people. I saw her at the desk and heard the door auto lock behind me and two staff members grabbed me. All I get is judgement and no matter what I am wrong and it is my fault. Horror stories from the incoming junior staff from Samoaone guy said they locked him a trunk and floated him at sea, then threw rocks at the trunk while he was inside of it. That was all the best craziest I can say right now or Ill be typing for atleast a week. On my survival our only girl Amanda wrecked her knee, like day 1 in Flagstaff so they shipped her out and apparently she stayed at he upper/main/school campus I kept in touch with Henry a bit. fam leader. I remember when he was demonized to all hell after he stole the car and escaped with some gangbanger kid. Why do all Program Staff and Program Robots use the same Weird Capitalization Scheme? Im guessing Im way better off. has any of those in excel 01-02 heard from goddfree? Hid them in the dryer tube ,every Sunday when we had to clean I would grab a pack , smoked them out the bathroom window at night. ? She is the superintendent for Sanders County, MT. I feel for anyone who had to experience that place. I remember one time looking up at the people with me and our face masks all had beards of frost hanging off our faces where our breath had frozen there. 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I had to put my glove next to my skin and let my body heat dry out the glove and I had to keep moving fast to keep my hand warm with my body heat alone. Sites are picked on a first come first serve basis upon arrival. The Montana Department of Labor and Industry has opened an investigation into a residential teen treatment program near Eureka after the Missoulian inquired about its claim that it was licensed.