How Lucien Smith Became the Ultimate Escape Artist

Montauk is nicknamed "The End" by many of its local residents, but for Lucien Smith, it's the place of a new beginning. The beachy village, located at the easternmost tip of New York State, is home to a small community of fishermen, retired veterans and conservative families--with the exception of a few recluses like Smith, who seek an escape from hectic city life in search of a higher purpose.Five years ago, at the age of 25, he traded his trendy TriBeCa loft for a quaint abode nestled in the r...