Military Support Retreats

GratitudeAmerica Military Support Retreats are a breakthrough, no cost, 3-night immersive and intensive experience designed to help combat Veterans and their supporters make peace with their past so they can begin planning for their new mission at home. 

Applications open for 2025

(Available Dates on Application)

The dolphin experience had to be the most therapeutic point for me. The connection between the dolphin and myself felt incredible and took my mind off all that I had been through. 

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    London Beck, USMC Veteran

WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT…

  • A 3-night immersive and intensive experience with many outdoor activities centered around nature-based recreation

  • A supportive environment in which Veterans can connect with their peers, gain critical coping skills, and interact with licensed counselors to begin healing where needed.

  • Large and small group discussions led by expert facilitators about concepts of post-traumatic growth 

Who Can Attend: Open to all veterans from any branch of service (Active Component, Reserve, or National Guard), regardless of discharge status. Each veteran must attend with an adult support person of their choosing - spouse, family member, fellow service member, or close friend.

Our Approach: Our retreats focus on post-traumatic growth through nature-based activities like kayaking, hiking, equine therapy, yoga, and breathwork, combined with interactive workshops and group discussions.

The Environment: We create a safe, trusted environment where veterans and their support persons connect with peers, develop essential coping skills, and work with licensed counselors and peer supporters. Veterans heal best when surrounded by understanding community - that's the foundation of everything we do.

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