Our Mission

To provide a supportive setting for National Guard Members, Reservists and their families following deployment with emphasis on renewing relationships and strengthening family bonds.

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British Soldiers PTSD Risk Lower
05/26/2010

A recent psychiatric study of British troops finds they are suffering incidents of PTSD at much lower rates than their American counterparts. An article in Stars & Stripes suggests possible reaso [ ... ]


 Army Works On Non-Drug PTSD Treatment
05/06/2010

A new study has been published by the Walter Reed Medical Center which outlines a new treatment for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder that does not involve the use of drugs. Doctors use a selective nerv [ ... ]


 Wartime Separation Hits Littlest Ones Hard
05/06/2010

You don't need a study to know that being deployed creates havoc with the family structure, stability, and some ability to cope with seemingly everyday mundane things. But data from Tricare, the milit [ ... ]


Army Families Profiled On ABC
04/19/2010

Two families share their story with ABC News of the struggles faced by returning service members. The Galloway and Haus families show extreme courage to talk about such sensitive issues as depression [ ... ]


 Deployed For Multiple Tours, Marine Reaches Brink
04/19/2010

Pick a name, pick a branch of service, it wouldn't be hard for any service member to put themselves in the boots of Joe Callan...or Jeff Hall...or countless others. Having served multiple tours, these [ ... ]


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Our Purpose
 

Our Purpose is grounded in the belief that holistic healing involves all four quadrants of wellness.

Psychological
*Create a peaceful environment that encourages dealing with emotional stress
*Provide character building workshops
*Offer small group encounters that allow veterans and family members alike to process their experiences
*Encourage ongoing support via referrals

Physical
*Assist in family healing by helping them invest quality time with each other through retreat activities
*Offer exercise opportunities throughout the week and encourage them to make physical activity part of the family life

Spiritual
*Offer ministerial staff for spiritual counseling, reconciliation, reflection, and prayer
*Offer meditative and study opportunities throughout the sessions

Social
*Aid families in identifying family deterioration habits and behaviors
*Assist in new family communication strategies
*Encourage interaction with other families and the development of an extended network of new friends and contacts 

Our Difference


Our Difference is recognizing that the experience involves the entire family.  We will provide intentional programming that helps develop team building and trust buildling: the keys to strengthening relationships. 

A week at camp includes Care, Laughter, Learning, Love, Support

Family Activities
High and Low Ropes Courses
Horseback Riding
Climbing Walls
Paintball
Swimming
Ziplines and more....

Small Group Encounters
Who were we before the war?
What changed?
Who are we now and how do we move forward with intention?
How do we establish new goals both personally and as a family?
How do I tell my story?  Why should I tell my story?

**Children and adults are involved in appropriate small group encounters.