Saint Jude Retreat offers a distinctive approach to overcoming substance use issues, specifically designed for working professionals. Unlike traditional rehabilitation centers, they embrace a non-disease, non-treatment philosophy, believing that addiction isn't a lifelong condition but a challenge that can be overcome with proper support. Their program centers around The Freedom Model, a research-based, Non-12-Step curriculum that guests work through during their four-week stay, including valuable one-on-one sessions with pioneers of the Non-12-Step movement. Understanding that professionals need flexibility, Saint Jude Retreat's executive alcohol and drug program allows clients to maintain their social and business obligations without isolation. They maintain client privacy by not diagnosing conditions or keeping medical records. The retreat itself provides a serene environment set among forests, meadows, private trails, and a bass pond that offers seasonal activities. Guests enjoy biweekly excursions to the Adirondack Mountains for outdoor activities like hiking and horseback riding. Accommodations include private bedrooms or suites featuring jacuzzis and dedicated spaces for Freedom Model lessons. Additional amenities include customized meals prepared by an Executive Chef and optional massage therapy services. While Saint Jude Retreat doesn't accept insurance, they offer financing options and note that their program costs approximately one-third of typical inpatient treatments.