Just got back last night from a wonderful visit with my friend at Newton. It was my first experience visiting someone in prison and it was much better than I expected. The staff was really friendly and tended to try to give you as much privacy as possible. I was surprised to see that Newton was a women's jail, county jail, and had Mexican nationals in addition to AZ inmates. Each category had different visiting restrictions: one couple had to sit in chairs 3 feet apart while couples at the next table were practically in each other's laps; some wore miniskirts and low necklines while they made me change from a skirt that went an inch below my knees. Eat well before your visits because there isn't much of a choice in the vending machines. I was able to visit from 8-5 Sat. and Sun. If you get there early you are likely to have the place to yourselves.

I stayed at the Whispering Pines which is less than 10 minutes away and the staff is very understanding and helpful. It was quiet, set in a forested area with hiking trails and made the weekend feel like a retreat.

The prison is old and falling apart, but my friend is thankful he's there at the moment. It was so good to finally meet him after writing to him for 2 years and see he's just as sweet as I thought he'd be--such a gentleman. I wouldn't have missed this weekend for the world.

that is so sweet
it is great to hear such a nice time was had
I know when I see my man it is a great time but that is cool you met after 2 yrs
woohoo

:thumbsup: SO ENCOURAGING TO HEAR SOME GOOD NEWS... HE SOUNDS SUCH A NICE PERSON & WELL DESERVING OF YOUR TIME AND ATTENTION ....... ENJOY!

I am so glad you had a good time and yes the ladys are very nice and helpful at the whispering pine's. I love the vending Machines lol did it even work?for a bag of old chips.

I'm glad I ate first and I was afraid my friend was starving to death. I'm a picky eater and had peanut M&Ms both days. The pop machine stopped working Sunday and I was parched. One of the inmates tried to shake it and made such a noise. I was in the classroom and couldn't see what was happening and asked the guard if we were having a prison riot and she joked we'd be hearing more noise from the guards if that was the case. Luckily I found the grocery store in Newton and loaded up on low carb yogurt and raw vegetables when I left the prison.

Wish it wasn't so expensive, I'd love to go back and see him for his birthday in Feb. I'll have to watch fares.


I am so glad you had a good time and yes the ladys are very nice and helpful at the whispering pine's. I love the vending Machines lol did it even work?for a bag of old chips.

to bad we didnt live closer to each other, we could share the gas and I would drive my truck that would be so awsome:yes: