Wellness Retreats

American Veterans Archaeological Recovery (AVAR) conducts expert archaeological fieldwork worldwide by combining the drive and precision of military Veterans with academic training and supervision.

The Big Red Barn Retreat offers Post-Traumatic Growth Based Training and Services for Active-Duty Military members, Veterans, and First Responders.

Warrior PATHH provides the training you need to transform your struggle into strength and thrive in the aftermath of trauma. Warrior PATHH — Progressive and Alternative Training for Helping Heroes — is based on the science of Posttraumatic Growth (PTG).

Camp Resilience Retreats help service members, veterans, first responders and their loved ones recover and maintain their physical, psychological and emotional well-being. These free 3-4 day retreats combine peer-to-peer counseling, life skills workshops and outdoor experiential learning. 

Camp Southern Ground offers Veteran-led programs where you can find community, direction, strength and support.

Whether you want to journey alone with us or together with your family, we are here to help you thrive after service.

The Fallen Outdoors is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to organizing outdoor adventures such as hunting, fishing, hiking, and camping for Veterans, active-duty service members, and Gold Star families. Founded in 2009 by three soldiers during their deployment in Afghanistan, The Fallen Outdoors works with service members from every generation and from all branches of the military to create meaningful connections and introduce them to lifelong outdoor pursuits.

Outdoor adventure activities — walking, hiking, backpacking, paddling, and fly fishing — for military, Veterans, first responders, and their families

Another Summit’s outdoor adventures range from beginner to advanced difficulty levels and are led by certified outdoor leaders. 

Higher Ground's Veteran and first responder program offers recreational and adventure activities like skiing, kayaking, mountain biking, fishing, and climbing. From weeklong retreats to day and weekend events, participants connect with the outdoors and build community through shared experiences.

At Homeward Bound Adirondacks, we recognize the profound healing power of nature and its ability to rejuvenate both the mind and body. Our three-day weekend nature retreats are carefully curated to provide Veterans with a holistic escape from the rigors and stresses of daily life.

Huts for Vets offers wilderness therapy retreats for Veterans and active-duty service members.

Mighty Oaks provides peer-to-peer Resiliency and Recovery Programs that serve as the catalyst to assist our Nation’s Warriors dealing with challenges related to the struggles of daily military life, combat deployments and the symptoms of post-traumatic stress (PTSd) offered at no cost to our Nation’s Warriors, including travel at beautiful ranches across the US.

The ORWF Retreat was developed with YOU in mind. Led by a Veteran who works along side licensed therapists & a certified yoga instructor, you will receive a variety of therapeutic approaches to help you learn how to manage service-related trauma and symptoms you may be experiencing.

Outward Bound for Veterans helps thousands of service members and Veterans readjust to life at home through powerful wilderness courses that draw on the healing benefit of teamwork and challenge through use of the natural world.

The Permission to Start Dreaming Foundation is committed to finding the best tools and training to enhance the mind, body and spiritual wellbeing of our nation’s veterans, first responders and their family members. We believe they should be provided the very best programs that help restore their lives and overcome the trauma they face while serving their country and communities.

We are a leading nonprofit in the area of therapeutic outdoor recreation, using the sport of fly fishing as an intervention. The restorative healing powers of nature and the outdoors are well-documented: for our Veteran and military participants, the camaraderie, connectedness, and community found in our programs, alongside the symbiotic relationship between Veteran and volunteer, directly correlate to increased sense of belonging, resilience, and post-traumatic growth.

The Sacred Mountain Retreat Center seeks to honor the service and sacrifice of our nation’s wounded, ill or injured Veterans, First Responders, & Gold Star families. We are a catalyst for positive change in the lives of these heroes, we help to eliminate the noise of everyday life and encourage healing through exposure to nature, alternative healing methods, and open communication with our brothers and sisters in arms.

For 15 years, Sheep Dog Impact Assistance (SDIA) has been transforming the lives of military personnel, Veterans, and first responders from its headquarters in Rogers, Arkansas. Through our Get Off The Couch™ programming, we create pathways to purpose through Outdoor Adventures, Warrior PATHH mental wellness training, and Disaster Response missions – engaging, assisting, and empowering our nation’s heroes to continue their legacy of service.

Post-9/11 Veterans who have been injured in active duty or as a result of their service to our nation receive an all-inclusive, all-expenses paid, barrier-free experience in Maine where they participate in adaptive activities, bond with other Veteran families and enjoy much-needed rest and relaxation in Maine’s outdoors.

Warrior Expeditions is a Veteran nonprofit outdoor therapy program that helps Veterans transition from their wartime experiences through long distance outdoor expeditions.

Warrior Sailing provides maritime education and outreach for wounded, ill, and injured service members and Veterans. We facilitate opportunities for skill development and build partnerships between the military and marine communities. Sailing is our platform to positively impact the physical and mental health of our participants. Warrior Sailing reconnects Veterans to the camaraderie and teamwork previously found in military service.