FAQs

FAQs will help you before arriving at New Beginning Ranch and answer most questions.

If you have never been to Montana, you will be thrilled by the imposing majesty of the mountains in the west. Corvallis, which is located in the Bitterroot Valley of Western Montana, is nestled between the Sapphire Mountains to the east and the Bitterroot Mountains to the west. We look forward to your stay with us!

What to pack? Clothes and toiletries. Personal items such as guitars, laptops and books are encouraged. Rooms have only modest cabinet space for storage. We suggest that you travel lite. We provide pillows, sheets, comforters and bath towels.

What to wear? Regardless of the season, casual is king. A pair of khaki pants is perfect for weekend church attendance, but jeans are fine, too. In winter, layers are crucial. Spring and fall bring chilly mornings and evenings, so layers are still important. In the summer, break out the shorts.

Daily schedule: Please see the bottom of ‘Our Program’ page for a visual schedule. The schedule at the Ranch is as follows, with the exception of Sundays. Mornings begin with 8 a.m. meditation. At 8:30 a.m., we depart the ranch to attend the 9 a.m. Alcoholics Anonymous meeting in Hamilton, Montana. We return to the ranch for our 11 a.m. men’s processing group, which lasts for about 90 minutes. Equine sessions are held twice a week, typically on Wednesdays and Fridays after men’s processing group. Sex Addicts Anonymous meetings take place three times a week: Monday at 6:30 p.m. in Missoula (transportation provided); and Wednesday and Friday at 7 p.m., both held in the group room at the ranch. We also have a weekly 10th step (day varies). Evenings center around a 6 p.m. family-style dinner with Tom Martin in the dining room (times vary).


12-Step meetings: A number of Sex Addicts Anonymous and Alcoholics Anonymous meetings are available throughout the week. Primarily, we attend the 9 a.m. AA meeting in Hamilton six days a week, and three Sex Addicts Anonymous meetings throughout the week: Monday at 6:30 p.m. in Missoula (transportation provided); Wednesday and Friday at 7 p.m., both held in the group room at the ranch. Our residents are encouraged to ask one of the SAA or AA locals to serve as a temporary sponsor during their stay with us.


Religious services: There are many local churches in the Corvallis/Hamilton area. Residents are encouraged to attend Sunday services as desired.

Meals: The kitchen is fully stocked so that residents can make their own breakfasts and lunches. Dinner is a family-style affair around the dining room table. Residents are always encouraged to show off their culinary skills by cooking for the group, although this is not required.

What are the bedrooms like? Two of our guest room have two twin beds, and we have one bedroom with three twin sized beds. Our bedrooms all include bedside tables and modest storage space. New Beginning Ranch provides pillows, sheets, comforters and bath towels.


Phone privileges: Upon arrival, residents at New Beginning Ranch are encouraged to establish an accountability plan for their devices with the house manager. Most residents enjoy some level of access to their smart phones or other devices during their stay, and some residents are greatly helped by switching to a safer phone alternative like the Light Phone. Some residents turn in their devices at night to ensure their sobriety stays strong. All participation in device management is optional, but encouraged. Additionally, residents who do not already have accountability/monitoring software on their devices will be assisted in doing so if necessary.


Gym membership: We provide membership to a local gym for residents who wish to engage in cardio and weight training.

Fly fishing/hiking: There are plenty of nearby locations along rivers and trails to enjoy the natural wonders of Big Sky Country.

Shopping: If you forget to pack something, never fear. A variety of department and sporting-goods stores are available in Hamilton and Missoula.

Bedtime: Lights should be out at 11 p.m., except on Saturday nights.

Also of note: The Paramount TV show “Yellowstone” is partly filmed right here in the Bitterroot Valley. In fact, the show’s “Yellowstone Dutton Ranch” is actually the Chief Joseph Ranch in Darby, Montana, which is about 20 miles south of Corvallis. Even though tourists aren’t allowed past the gate, the main house and barns are visible from the road. For “Yellowstone” fans, it’s worth the trip.