In 1999, Katrina Johnson and Jenny Walker had a difficult teen issue they were trying to deal with and needed some adult guidance. They chose to confide in James & Valerie Jackson and afterwards asked if they could come back at another time and bring some of their friends. When they came again, nine friends had gotten permission from their parents to join them. The group enjoyed two days of fun, positive interaction and learning. They were taught and valuable life skills in the areas of etiquette, manners and cooking. The environment created an atmosphere where the teens felt free to be teens and was also able to open up to each other. They had such a great time that they wanted more and wan