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Helping Veterans Come Home To A Life Changing Experience

PTS is an anxiety disorder that can develop after a terrifying event in which the person was physically harmed or felt threatened. Symptoms can range from flashbacks to problem drinking and beyond.

The natural setting of Angel Fire in the Sangre de Cristo mountains is the perfect location to bring couples to a place where healing in nature is optimal. The Veteran couples experience Native American hand washing ceremony and storytelling of the warrior culture. These retreats are only possible with the help from our generous donors and grant funding.

These retreats are only possible with the help from our generous donors and grant funding. View Case Statement

"I feel I have a new family now. I really appreciate you. I want to thank everyone for everything. It really helped me open up too. I want to thank everyone. It was a fun week. I learned a lot from everyone: counselors and the whole community. Deep inside I feel so relieved. There were so many things I put my wife through so much and now because of what I have experienced at this retreat, I can forgive myself." — Veteran Participant, April 2010
"I am a partner to a Vietnam veteran and we were participants in the Retreat in Angel Fire, New Mexico. When I first got here, I had no understanding of the disease PTS and that there were so many veterans and their partners suffering in silence because of this disease. This retreat helped me to understand my partner's anger episodes and taught me different ways to help him get through it... and help me get through it. This disease is so strong and overwhelming, it is a comfort to know that there are people out there that are willing to help us out. This retreat helped us to open up and face our fears." — Veteran Partner, April 2010
"This has been a terrific eye opening week. I've made breakthroughs in thinking, learned new techniques for handling my PTS and learned new skills for relating as a couple. I highly recommend these retreats for any veterans affected by PTS." — Veteran Participant, April 2010
"Finally! There was an answer to my many years of questioning what and why he changed. I/we now have a better understanding of what is going on and the door has been opened to be receptive to each other." — Veteran Spouse, April 2010
"A wonderful experience for me. I grew as a person, husband and father in the short time I was here!" — Veteran Participant, June 2011
"Keep up the wonderful work. I owe a lot to you all. My wife and I are talking more than ever. And I am finally listening." — Veteran Participant, April 2011
"I could not ask for a more healing experience. I went places I hid for 40 years, am a new me with tools to work with. No one can take this away from me." — Veteran Participant, June 2011
"This retreat has helped us tremendously in delving into the healing process! What a wild ride...and it's only going to get better. Having an opportunity to attack the hard stuff while in a safe environment has been priceless! I am so thankful for this opportunity. Thank you all!" — Veteran Couple, May 2011
"It was truly a life changing experience and a great combination of therapy, body work, tears, laughter and pure joy in the end. Thank you all for making it possible. I am grateful and thankful to have been part of this." — Veteran Participant, April 2011
"I have tried traditional therapy without much success. This time was amazing! The retreat was mentally, emotionally, and even a little physically exhausting. The breakthrough I had is a relief. My mind, body, and soul are in tune again. I am honored that I was able to attend and so grateful for everyone who made this retreat happen." — Veteran Spouse, October 2013