Veteran Retreat
Homeward Bound Adirondacks in collaboration with LHF Veterans Initiative would like to invite you to the first Veteran Retreat of 2023. The retreat will be February 10-12, 2023 at the Irondequoit Inn in Piseco, NY. Register now and join us for a weekend of nature therapy in the beautiful Adirondack Mountains. Meet and recreate with other veterans. During the day you will have the option to take a snowshoe hike, do some ice fishing, participate in Forest Bathing, or just relax at the beautiful Irondequois Inn. At night, sit by the fire and chat with other veterans discussing topics such as PTSD, MST, and other traumas.
Vets Helping Vets
Veterans build resilience and support networks through peer to peer discussions and activities. Retreats offer an opportunity to build comradery with other Vets while relaxing in a wilderness environment.
Date & Time
February 10, 2023, 5:00 PM - February 12, 2023 - 1:00 PM
A Homeward Bound Adirondacks retreat in partnership with the LHF Veterans Initiative.
All amenities provided at no cost to the Veteran!
All amenities provided at no cost to the Veteran!
Location
Irondequois Inn
471 Old Piseco Rd, Piseco, NY 12139
471 Old Piseco Rd, Piseco, NY 12139
Friday's Schedule
3:00 PM
Meet & Greet
Friday afternoon arrival allows Veterans time to unwind, adjust to the retreat surroundings, and meet and talk with other Veterans before the activities begin.
5:00 PM
Dinner & Conversation
Enjoy a wonderful dinner in a group environment with other Veterans, HBA staff, and guests.
7:00 PM
Fireside Chat
Friday evening fireside chats are informal and are another way to help Veterans continue to unwind, adjust to the retreat surroundings, and meet and talk with other Veterans before the formal fireside chat on Saturday evening.
Saturday's Schedule
8:00 AM
Breakfast and Conversation
Enjoy a wonderful breakfast in a group environment with other Veterans, staff, and guests.
10:00 AM
Snowshoeing, Ice-Fishing, or Forest Bathing
Take a snowshoe hike with a licensed outdoor guide on one of the wonderful local trails or go ice-fishing on Piseco Lake for one of the many species of fish (valid NY Fishing license required). Looking for something a little more relaxing, how about a stroll in nature with a licensed Forest Therapist?
1:00 PM
Lunch and Conversation
Enjoy a wonderful lunch in a group environment with other Veterans, staff, and guests
2:00 PM
Snowshoeing or Icefishing continued
Continuation of snowshoeing or ice-fishing. This is a chance to switch and do another activity in the afternoon.
5:00 PM
Dinner and Conversation
Enjoy a wonderful dinner in a group environment with other Veterans, staff, and guests.
7:00 PM
Fireside Chat
A formal fireside chat guest speaker (TBD)
Sunday's Schedule
8:00 AM
Breakfast and Conversation
Enjoy a wonderful breakfast in a group environment with other Veterans, staff, and guests.
10:00 AM
Snowshoeing or Ice-Fishing
Continuation of snowshoeing or ice-fishing. This is a chance to switch and do another activity.
1:00 PM
Wrap-Up & Goodbyes
A debrief with the Executive Director and a chance for vets and staff to say goodbye