We want to take a moment to express our deep appreciation for our single and solo military-connected members. We deeply value your service and understand the unique challenges you may face. While our retreats are primarily designed to support military families, we want to acknowledge that these programs may not be the best fit for everyone at this time.
We have created a list of retreat options, specifically single and solo military-connected members. These retreats vary in focus, from spiritual and faith-based programs to nature-based and women-only experiences. While we do not endorse or recommend one retreat over another, we hope that this resource will offer support in finding a program that meets your needs.
Project Sanctuary’s Family Support team is here to provide you with additional resources, referrals, and education to address your specific needs. We encourage you to complete the Family Support application by CLICKING HERE and indicate the areas where you require assistance. Once submitted, a member of our Family Support team will reach out to you as soon as possible to discuss how we can best support you and connect you to the appropriate resources.
Sincerely,
Project Sanctuary Family Support Team
Warriors in the Wild- Learn more at Warriors in the Wild Warriors in the Wild
This program offers outdoor therapeutic retreats, focusing on veterans' personal growth through nature-based activities. These retreats help veterans reconnect with themselves and nature to gain resilience and clarity while building camaraderie with fellow veterans.
Christian Warriors Retreat (Goliad, TX)- More information at Christian Warriors Retreat Operation We Are Here
A faith-based retreat designed for veterans to experience healing through spiritual growth and support. This retreat offers veterans a space for reflection and connection in a Christian environment, with music, worship, and small group activities.
Compass Point Veteran Outreach (Port Sanilac, MI)- Explore Compass Point Veteran Outreach Operation We Are Here
A unique opportunity for veterans to engage in sailing and classroom lessons, this retreat combines the joy of learning new skills with a peaceful, therapeutic experience on the water.
Operation Red Wings Foundation
Operation Red Wings Foundation offers retreats for veterans and active-duty service members, including specialized retreats for those attending without families. These retreats focus on mental health, resilience, and peer support.
SoulCare Retreats by SoulCare Project- https://soulcareproject.org
These retreats focus on healing and renewal for solo veterans or active-duty service members. SoulCare retreats are designed to provide a safe space for reflection, rest, and spiritual support.
Outward Bound for Veterans- https://www.outwardbound.org/programs/veterans
Outward Bound offers adventure-based wilderness retreats designed to help veterans build leadership and interpersonal skills. They provide specialized programs for solo participants and small groups, often in challenging outdoor environments.
Warrior PATHH by Boulder Crest Foundation- https://bouldercrest.org
The Warrior PATHH program focuses on combat veterans and first responders, offering retreats that help individuals transform their struggles into strength. They provide immersive peer-to-peer programming and holistic wellness for both individuals and groups.
Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) Events- https://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/programs/wwp-events
WWP provides various physical and mental wellness retreats that are open to solo veterans. These retreats focus on social connection, emotional health, and physical wellness for wounded veterans.
Operation Heal Our Patriots (OHOP) by Samaritan's Purse https://www.samaritanspurse.org/what-we-do/about-operation-heal-our-patriots
OHOP offers wilderness-based retreats in scenic locations such as Alaska, focused on emotional and spiritual wellness for veterans, including those who attend as individuals.
Veterans Path- https://veteranspath.org
Veterans Path offers mindfulness and meditation retreats to help veterans navigate the challenges of civilian life. These retreats are designed to support veterans in building emotional resilience, and they welcome solo participants.
Save a Warrior (SAW) https://saveawarrior.org/
A program dedicated to helping active-duty service members, veterans, and first responders suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress (PTS) and suicidal thoughts. Founded in 2012, SAW focuses on providing immersive, transformative experiences to those struggling with trauma, utilizing a blend of mindfulness practices, somatic healing, and peer-to-peer support.
Warrior & Quiet Waters- https://warriorsandquietwaters.org/
Warriors & Quiet Waters is a veteran's service organization (VSO) that empowers post-9/11 combat veterans and their loved ones to thrive and live purpose-driven lives through peak experiences in nature, meaningful relationships, and a sense of community.
A Hero USA- https://aherousa.org/
AHERO connects veterans and first responders through outdoor activities to recover from their physical wounds and psychological trauma to reintegrate with American life.
Camp Patriot- https://camppatriot.org/
Camp Patriot is an organization with a mission to empower and thank wounded and disabled military veterans of all generations through our outdoor programs.
Operation Restored Warrior- https://operationrestoredwarrior.org/
Operation Restored Warrior has stepped into the gap, RESCUING, REBUILDING and RESTORING our most at-risk veterans.
Camp Southern Ground- https://campsouthernground.org/veteran-programs/warrior-pathh/
Warrior PATHH is the first training program to enable our nation’s combat veterans and first responders to transform deep struggle into profound strength and lifelong Posttraumatic Growth (PTG)
American Warrior Association- https://awa-usa.org/programs
The AWA provides restorative 5-day Men's and Women’s Programs in the mountains of Colorado, California, and Georgia for our military, veterans, and first responders. These faith-based programs are designed to heal the moral injuries sustained while serving our country and communities and allow warriors to rest and repair their souls.
Pink Berets- https://www.thepinkberets.org (Female only)
Pink Berets to address, educate, coordinate, and provide aid and relief to active-duty women of the United States Armed Forces, Veterans, and First Responders seeking assistance with invisible injuries such as Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Military Sexual Trauma and Traumatic Brain Injury on a local and national level.
