Welcome to Northwoods Ranch & Retreat
Troubled Teens and Young Adults
Northwoods Ranch & Retreat is a uniquely structured residential wellness and life skills program offering both a male and a female program. These programs are held separately to optimize group dynamics and growth. We have designed our programming to assist struggling young men and women ages 18-28 through the combined daily responsibilities of a working ranch with outdoor adventure activities. Our program is specifically designed to mimic real world experiences focusing equally on the expectations of adulthood as well as the importance of personal happiness. Northwoods Ranch & Retreat is located in the scenic heart of Maine just minutes from Mt. Katahdin and Moosehead Lake, two of Maine’s premiere outdoor recreation areas. Both men and women have the same opportunity and access to the various locations in Maine, however these programs are not combined.
Welcome to Northwoods Ranch & Retreat
Troubled Teens and Young Adults
Northwoods Ranch & Retreat is a uniquely structured residential wellness and life skills program offering both a male and a female program. These programs are held separately to optimize group dynamics and growth. We have designed our programming to assist struggling young men and women ages 18-28 through the combined daily responsibilities of a working ranch with outdoor adventure activities. Our program is specifically designed to mimic real world experiences focusing equally on the expectations of adulthood as well as the importance of personal happiness. Northwoods Ranch & Retreat is located in the scenic heart of Maine just minutes from Mt. Katahdin and Moosehead Lake, two of Maine’s premiere outdoor recreation areas. Both men and women have the same opportunity and access to the various locations in Maine, however these programs are not combined.
Northwoods Ranch & Retreat is based upon the philosophy of Sustainable Life Skills through Sustainable Living™ which utilizes evidence based techniques necessary for overcoming self defeating behaviors and experiential learning essential for real world success. Sustainable Life Skills through Sustainable Living educates students in the process of achievement through personal involvement, commitment and accountability.
Student profile:
| Depression | Academic Challenges | Co-Occuring Issues | ||
| Low Self-Esteem | Socially Isolated | Grief/Loss | ||
| Anxiety | Asperger/Autism Spectrum | Poor Judgement | ||
| ADD/ADHD | Lack of Motivation | Anger Management | ||
| Addiction/Abuse (Alcohol/Drugs) | Bipolar Disorder | Family Conflict | ||
| Oppositional Defiant Disorder | Post Traumatic Stress Disorder | Body Image Issues | ||
| Lack of Respect | Gaming/Computer Addiction | Theft/Stealing | ||
| Failure to Launch | Adoption/Attachment Issues | Compulsive Behaviors |
“Freedom gives you the ability to succeed or fail; choice and attitude determines which.”
~Founder/Director, Rory K. McLaughlin
