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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Is America "Disconnected" From Its Service Members?
03/19/2011

“We have to recognize that our returning veterans, our families, our families of the fallen, when they reintegrate back into civil society, they come back to their families, their neighbors and th [ ... ]


Increasing Time Between Deployments Goal Of Army
03/19/2011

The Army Chief of Staff readily admits that the Guard and Reserve of today serves a much different role than in years past. With that changing role, though, comes the realization that the increased sa [ ... ]


Family Support Groups Honored
03/19/2011

Long recognized within military circles as a critical component of any service branch, the U.S. Defense Department honored several Guard and Reserve family programs at a special ceremony in Washington [ ... ]


Marine General Has Stern Words About Sacrifice
03/07/2011

It's not often you hear in public strong words about sacrifice coming from a Marine general. But then this is one general who knows all too well what sacrifice really means. Lieutenant General John K [ ... ]


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. 

Time 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.