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Healing Waters for Warriors
Impact at a glance
Our Mission is to Serve Those Who Served
Reducing Stress and Rebuilding Connection
- Veterans and first responders served
- 18
- Retreats hosted since 2024
- 4
- Volunteer hours
- 250+
- Participants reporting reduced stress
- 93%
How it works
Your Journey to the Healing Waters
Prepare
Receive a packing checklist, and attend a virtual briefing that covers travel, accessibility, and the support available to make your experience comfortable and stress-free.
Go
It’s time to enjoy your Healing Waters for Warriors experience! Follow the travel details provided by our team, and we’ll take care of the rest.
Program trailer
2025 Inaugural Golf Scramble
Filmed during our annual Inaugural Golf Scramble, this short trailer shares what Healing Waters for Warriors is all about honoring service, building connection, and finding healing in nature.
Retreat formats
Outdoor experiences designed to heal, connect, and inspire
Cast & Catch
Cast & Catch is a fishing-focused retreat where veterans and first responders come together on the water to relax, learn new skills, and build lasting connections. The peaceful setting creates space for reflection, conversation, and healing through shared experience.
Veterans’ Reel & Roam
Veterans’ Reel & Roam offers a mix of outdoor recreation and guided reflection designed to help participants unwind, explore, and reconnect. Through activities like fishing, hiking, and fellowship, attendees rediscover balance and purpose in a supportive environment.
Sisters in Service
Sisters in Service is a retreat created for female veterans and first responders to share their stories, build community, and focus on personal renewal. This empowering experience promotes rest, connection, and strength among women who have served.
Participant Voices
Stories of restoration from the river
Rotating testimonials share how retreats reduce stress, strengthen families, and renew purpose.
Participant Reflection
“What a wonderful experience to spend time with people with the same life experiences. I have also expanded my contacts so that in the future we can spend time together. I highly recommend this event. It was wonderful.”Anonymous Participant
Upcoming Fundraisers
Be Part of Our Next Fundraiser
June 2, 2026
Second Annual Golf Scramble
Berry Hills Country Club, West Virginia
A one-day scramble pairing friendly competition with stories from the river to expand Healing Waters for Warriors programming.
Upcoming Missions
Join Us on Our Next Mission
March 14, 2026 – Mar 17
Sisters in Service
Elk Springs Resort, West Virginia
A women-led retreat focused on rest, reflection, and building a circle of support among female veterans and first responders.
Stories & News
Latest reflections from the water.
Feature
WV American Water announces awarding of grants to 5 organizations in the state
"Bolstering two events which promote fly-fishing to veterans and active-duty military members"
Keep the river of support flowing
Every donation, volunteer hour, and partnership helps us bring peace and healing to those who have bravely served and protected our country
Companies play a vital role in advancing our mission to support veterans and first responders. Your organization’s involvement helps fund guides, provide adaptive recreation gear, and expand access to outdoor healing programs. Corporate donations and partnerships not only strengthen community impact but also demonstrate a shared commitment to those who serve. Transparent reporting ensures you see the real results of your support.