Retreat Category: Past Retreats

Couples Retreat

Couples Retreat for Veterans and Active Military Couples

How Did the Retreat Go?

Loved the Couple’s Retreat and the location was wonderful

Thank you, for this retreat and the sessions were very helpful. All the staff were friendly and helpful.

The retreat was awesome, Bill & Donna were great hosts and they made us feel very comfortable and we would definitely come back

The workshops were most beneficial and Yoga was so great to include.

Bill & Donna! You two are a wonderful “Power Couple” thank you for your love and energy you put into us veterans. God Speed

Food was good and thank you for the healthy choices.

You guys were Amazing, definitely looking forward to future retreats.

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Workshops will focus on deepening connection in both challenging and happy times through improved communication skills, greater empathy and understanding, and harnessing differences to transform the way couples approach conflict. Sessions will include skills for: Strengthening the Relationship, Effective Communication & Conflict Transformation

These sessions will be taught by Jennifer Baublitz, MA/CAGS, of the Brookfield Institute. Jennifer Baublitz is a Military spouse of more than 18 years, and Executive Director of the Brookfield Institute in Ware Massachusetts, an organization dedicated to building resilience in service members, Veterans, and their families to combat the causes and impact of Veteran suicide. She is also an adjunct professor at Assumption University where she received her Master of Arts Degree in School Counseling as well as her Continued Advanced Graduate Degree in Resilience for the Helping Professional, and currently teaches courses in Positive Psychology, School Counseling, and Building Resilience for Service Members, Veterans, and their Families. Early in her career, Jennifer served as a classroom teacher and behavior interventionist, however, it was her experience as a Military spouse coupled with her background in mental health and family supports, that served as the catalyst for her shift from public education towards working with non-profit organizations serving Military and Veteran families. In her various roles in education and the non-profit sector, Jennifer has delivered programming in a variety of settings around building resilience for individuals, families, and communities.

A $50 fee will be required at registration, and will be fully refunded at the completion of the retreat. Our retreats are 100% drug and alcohol free. All lodging, meals and activities are provided to Veterans free of charge. Transportation to or from retreat not included.

Retreat registration closes two weeks prior to the start date.

Proof of Military Service (no exceptions). Military ID, DD-214, VA Health Care Card or Driver’s License with “Veteran” on license will be required before attending retreat.

Mail, fax or email Proof of Military Service.
Project New Hope Inc.
70 James Street, Suite 129A
Worcester, MA 01603
Fax: 508-304-9245
dmoore@projectnewhopema.org

  • July 18 – 23, 2021
  • Oceanwood Conference Center
    17 Royal Street
    Old Orchard Beach, ME 04063
  • Presenter:
    Jennifer Baublitz
    Brookfield Institute

1-182 Infantry Regiment 2011-2012 Afghanistan Deployment Reunion

10 Year Anniversary

1-182 Infantry Regiment 2011-2012 Afghanistan Deployment Reunion

How Did the Retreat Go?

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Saturday Reunion 1200-2100hrs Rain or Shine
Accommodations onsite for those travelling a great distance.
Significant Other Welcome
No Children Please
Archery / Rock Climbing Wall
Fishing / Fire Pit / Beach
Toast our Fallen.

A $50 fee will be required at registration, and will be fully refunded at the completion of the retreat. Our retreats are 100% drug and alcohol free. All lodging, meals and activities are provided to Veterans free of charge. Transportation to or from retreat not included.

Retreat registration closes two weeks prior to the start date.

Proof of Military Service (no exceptions). Military ID, DD-214, VA Health Care Card or Driver’s License with “Veteran” on license will be required before attending retreat.

Mail, fax or email Proof of Military Service.
Project New Hope Inc.
70 James Street, Suite 129A
Worcester, MA 01603
Fax: 508-304-9245
dmoore@projectnewhopema.org

  • October 1 – 3, 2021
  • Grotonwood Conference Center
    167 Prescott Street
    Groton, MA 01450

Caregivers Retreat

Caregivers Retreat

How Did the Retreat Go?

I am very happy that I was able to attend. It was very informative and helpful. Met wonderful people. Thank you so much.

Project New hope and other attendees made me feel welcome and supported right away. The knowledge that I gained is already putting a positive impact on my life, and I know this will only continue helping my abilities thru life.

Being with other caregivers gives me a sense of peace.

To know that you are not alone is the best medicine available.

Jennifer and Jeannine were amazing.

Bill, Ann, Jeanine, etc., do a wonderful job of creating a safe and supportive week, balancing care, education, activities, and free time.  Jennifer Foxworthy is an excellent presenter as well as all off the other presenters. I got a lot of insight from all of them. Jeanine’s story was enlightening. I am so grateful for a get-away-from-responsibility week surrounded by the caring and compassionate folks of PNH.

Retreat awesome. Had fun!  Thank you!!

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Postponed until 2022

This retreat is only for the Military/Veteran Caregiver only

A caregiver can be the spouses, parents, family members and friends who care for America’s wounded, ill or injured Veterans. An interactive and immersive layered session that explores creative approaches to self-care strategies, resiliency awareness, and supportive resources to develop and implement ways to overcome adversity.

The Workshops will provide Military and Veteran caregivers the tools and support they need to explore helpful strategies to develop, implement, and maintain self-care to gain balance of mind, body, and soul.

  • Engage in meaningful dialog that fosters collaboration and teamwork to help each other excel in caregiver skills and techniques.
  • Learn about supportive resources (respite care programs) to increase caregiver opportunities.
  • Gain a better understanding of self-care, resiliency, and overcoming adversity, which is important to building a positive legacy.
  • Participate in workshop exercises to increase self-awareness.

Jennifer Foxworthy was born and raised in York, Pennsylvania. Jennifer Foxworthy graduated high school in 1991, and then embarked on a journey that would lead her into an illustrious career serving in the United States Navy. Jennifer served her country proudly for 21 years (September 23, 1991, to April 30, 2013) retiring as a Chief Petty Officer.

A $50 fee/per person, will be required at time of registration and will be refunded a week after completion of the retreat. If you cancel 2 weeks or less leading up to retreat, are a no-show or leave before the completion of Retreat your Deposit will not be refunded. Our retreats are 100% drug and alcohol free.

Lodging, meals, and activities are provided at no cost, but participants must arrange their own transportation to and from Oceanwood Conference Center. Check-in 3:00 PM.

Please send questions to Sue at smwilder@projectnewhopema.org or call 508-762-9738

Retreat registration closes two weeks prior to the start date.

Proof of Military Service (no exceptions). Military ID, DD-214, VA Health Care Card or Driver’s License with “Veteran” on license will be required before attending retreat.

Mail, fax or email Proof of Military Service.
Project New Hope Inc.
70 James Street, Suite 129A
Worcester, MA 01603
Fax: 508-304-9245
dmoore@projectnewhopema.org

  • August 21 – 26, 2022
  • Oceanwood Conference Center
    17 Royal Street
    Ocean Park, ME 04063
  • Presenter:
    Jennifer Foxworthy
    United States Navy

PTSD Veterans Retreat

PTSD Veterans Retreat

How Did the Retreat Go?

“This was my first retreat,  I am so happy I came. I learned a lot of different ways of coping. The staff was amazing, helpful and friendly. I defiantly made friends while I was her.! I can’t wait to come back next year!”

-Kristine K.

“The retreat was eye opening and the staff is first rate. I especially thought Silhoun Green was a great motivational speaker . His workbook has a lot of great suggestions, that are doable and practical.”

-Anthony S.

“This is my third retreat and words cannot describe how beneficial these retreats have been for my PTSD and my soul. I love the friendships that we get to build. Thank you Project New Hope.”

-JV

“Donna, Silhoun, Jessica, Sue, Christine, the masseuse, the kitchen staff all did a magnificent job. But the award for best host of the retreat goes to Ann and Nick! They took excellent care of all of us!! Kudos to Bill and Project New Hope for providing a safe space for veterans to meet, share, heal and grow. You are doing God’s work.”

-Portia S.

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This Retreat is now full

This retreat is for individual Veterans and/or Couples

Escape the darkness of PTSD and other life struggles with clear goals and a solid plan. This Ladder UPP retreat will help you figure out where you are going and how to use your traumas and trials as fuel to live.

You will learn tools for recovery, PTSD and depression, or just a difficult trial or transition in life. Join us on this retreat and take a step toward living free. “The Ladder UPP” is a data-driven program and has been proven effective and might just be the step up you need.

The creator of “The Ladder UPP”, Silouan Green, survived a tragic jet crash as a US Marine only to face the demons of PTSD and a whole host of other medical conditions. Shattered and hopeless, staring into the abyss, he was given a choice, continue down the same devastating path, or live free. He chose to live free.

Learn more about Silouan and “The Ladder UPP” at www.silouan.com.

A $50 fee will be required at registration, and will be fully refunded at the completion of the retreat. Our retreats are 100% drug and alcohol free. All lodging, meals and activities are provided to Veterans free of charge. Transportation to or from retreat not included.

Retreat registration closes two weeks prior to the start date.

Proof of Military Service (no exceptions). Military ID, DD-214, VA Health Care Card or Driver’s License with “Veteran” on license will be required before attending retreat.

Mail, fax or email Proof of Military Service.
Project New Hope Inc.
70 James Street, Suite 129A
Worcester, MA 01603
Fax: 508-304-9245
dmoore@projectnewhopema.org


PTSD Veterans Retreat
in partnership with
Freedom Team Inc.

  • Aug 29 – Sept 4, 2021
  • Oceanwood Conference Center
    17 Royal Street
    Old Orchard Beach, ME 04063
  • Presenter:
    Silouan Green
    Creator of “The Ladder UPP” program

LGBTQ Retreat for Veterans and Active Military

LGBTQ Retreat for Veterans and Active Military

How Did the Retreat Go?

Like many Veterans, I have carried myself fragmented, only presenting the pieces of me that did not challenge those around me – effectively hiding mind injuries of war, as a trade-off deepening my emotional wounds. At the Project New Hope retreat, all “pieces” of, the good ones, which are often praised, the bad ones, which I usually keep hidden in fear of reproach, were welcomed. Throughout a weekend, twelve individuals, with only one commonality, our military service, became a community. In health and resilience, USAF Veteran

Hi, my name is Mitchell. I am a busy aunt, mother, cat mom, and Veteran with PTSD. At first, I told myself I am too busy to attend Project New Hope’s retreat and my family needs me. Then I started to feel stress and my body and mind said, “you need to go to this retreat.” So, I went to the retreat and when I got to the Grotonwood campus, I instantly felt the tension in my body start to relax. I met individuals of like mind who accepted me as I am. I participated in Alternative Therapies and felt like I was on cloud nine after yoga, Acupuncture, and reiki. The Project New Hope retreat weekend dealt with my mind, body, and my soul. I just want to thank Donna, Anne, Bill, and Nick for giving me this time to relax and rejuvenate and learn more about managing my stress levels. I had a wonderful time and I have met the best Veterans here. I cannot wait until next year. Sincerely, Stress-free Mitchell

Extremely fun, met new people, and heard new experiences. Got into new therapy methods.

This is a fantastic experience, and I would like to volunteer for future events as a massage therapist.

This was my first time coming to the retreat and I found it more beneficial than checking myself into the hospital. I was treated as a person and not as a patient with all the alternatives to manage my stress instead of having medication down my throat. It was an honor to donate my deposit rather than get free care from the VA.

The retreat has been enlightening and relaxing. The presentations were well constructed, fun, and engaging.

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Retreat is full

Author, speaker, coach and trainer, Dee Woolridge served over 30 years in the US. Navy where she assisted countless service members, communities, families, and civic organizations. Dee is the founder of The Heart Centered Institute a personal and professional development and training company that focuses on effective communication, positive mindset, and resilience.

Join PNH for a weekend retreat that will teach you how to:

  • Better managing stress
  • Build resiliency
  • Cope with and respond to stressful situations and triggers
  • Social rejection, verbal, and physical bullying.
  • Suicidal idealization and self-harm
  • LGBTQ in the military

Then challenge yourself by taking part in exciting and relaxing activities like indoor rock climbing, hiking, yoga, reflexology, massage, reiki, IET, Mindfulness.

A $50 fee/per person, $100/couple will be required at time of registration and will be refunded a week after completion of the retreat. If you cancel 2 weeks or less leading up to retreat, are a no-show or leave before the completion of Retreat your Deposit will not be refunded. Our retreats are 100% drug and alcohol free.

Lodging, meals, and activities are provided at no cost, but participants must arrange their own transportation to and from Grotonwood in Groton, Mass. Check-in 3:00 PM.

Please send questions to Sue at smwilder@projectnewhopema.org or call 508-762-9738

Retreat registration closes two weeks prior to the start date.

Proof of Military Service (no exceptions). Military ID, DD-214, VA Health Care Card or Driver’s License with “Veteran” on license will be required before attending retreat.

Mail, fax or email Proof of Military Service.
Project New Hope Inc.
70 James Street, Suite 129A
Worcester, MA 01603
Fax: 508-304-9245
dmoore@projectnewhopema.org

  • April 15 – 17, 2022
  • Grotonwood Conference Center
    167 Prescott Street
    Groton, MA 01450
  • Presenter:
    Dee Woolridge
    United States Navy

PTSD Veterans Retreat 2020

PTSD Veterans Retreat 2020

How Did the Retreat Go?

Testimonials

This was the best PTSD explanation with practical steps for goal achievement. Mr. Green did an amazing job. The food and fellowship were great. A Special thanks to the Moore’s.

Thanks for all you do.

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This retreat has helped me gain a new perspective on Veteran’s daily struggles, mental Illness, and awareness. It has helped me acquire the skills to reduce my stress and focus on my life goals. DNH has increased my strengths as a health care provider.

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What a wonderful week filled with information and friendship. I will spread the word about my experiences here that will last a lifetime.

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This was our first retreat with Project New Hope. We had a wonderful time and are so happy to have met such wonderful, kind, supportive people. We look forward to participating in more retreats in the future.

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I am humbled and grateful by the genuine support, care and understanding. I am leaving here with a fresh heart. Bill and Donna and friends, you are doing God’s work and I am proud to include you in my tribe.

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This retreat has been an uplifting experience. I am Thankful and grateful for the support and for the Moore’s providing a nurturing environment. I enjoyed watching other Veterans and their families unite. I am looking forward for the next retreat.

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This retreat is for individual Veterans and/or Couples

Escape the darkness of PTSD and other life struggles with clear goals and a solid plan. This Ladder UPP retreat will help you figure out where you are going and how to use your traumas and trials as fuel to live.

You will learn tools for recovery, PTSD and depression, or just a difficult trial or transition in life. Join us on this retreat and take a step toward living free. “The Ladder UPP” is a data-driven program and has been proven effective and might just be the step up you need.

The creator of “The Ladder UPP”, Silouan Green, survived a tragic jet crash as a US Marine only to face the demons of PTSD and a whole host of other medical conditions. Shattered and hopeless, staring into the abyss, he was given a choice, continue down the same devastating path, or live free. He chose to live free.

Learn more about Silouan and “The Ladder UPP” at www.silouan.com.

A $50 fee will be required at registration, and will be fully refunded at the completion of the retreat. Our retreats are 100% drug and alcohol free. All lodging, meals and activities are provided to Veterans free of charge. Transportation to or from retreat not included.

Retreat registration closes two weeks prior to the start date.

Proof of Military Service (no exceptions). Military ID, DD-214, VA Health Care Card or Driver’s License with “Veteran” on license will be required before attending retreat.

Mail, fax or email Proof of Military Service.
Project New Hope Inc.
70 James Street, Suite 129A
Worcester, MA 01603
Fax: 508-304-9245
dmoore@projectnewhopema.org


PTSD Veterans Retreat
in partnership with
Freedom Team Inc.

  • August 23 – 28, 2020
  • Oceanwood Conference Center
    17 Royal Street
    Old Orchard Beach, ME 04063
  • Presenter:
    Silouan Green
    Creator of “The Ladder UPP” program

Soul Injury Veterans Retreat

Soul Injury Veterans Retreat

How Did the Retreat Go?

– Great location, food was excellent, loved the various alternative therapies (reiki, reflexology, etc.)

– Thank you all so much for making this retreat possible.

– I loved the presenter- she is so knowledgeable and has been extremely helpful. I had a busy week so the 1st session Friday was late. I felt in a daze. I could see however that it touched people. The topic is so relevant.

– I found Ritch Ryan to be my favorite part. I learned how to control my breathing in a new way. I liked how there was an opportunity to go to AA @ night. I liked networking with other people.

– So grateful for the opportunity to be around other Veterans learning new techniques to help process some difficult emotions and hopefully learn to live with them better.  The retreat facility was beautiful and had great trails to walk on and enjoy the beautiful autumn weather. The food was fantastic and the PNH staff is so loving and helpful. The holistic practitioners and the workshops are amazing! Thanks for all you do!!!

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Soul Injury is Defined as:

1. An overlooked, unassessed wound that separates us from our own sense of self.
2. An aching wound perpetuated by unmourned loss, unforgiven guilt/shame, and diminished self-compassion that is often manifested as a sense of emptiness, loss of meaning, or a sense that a part of self is missing or in exile.
3. A long-lasting response to a person or situation that causes one to feel personally defective, inadequate, or unworthy.

Three powerful workshops will embolden us to connect with our own Soul Injury: Re-Own, Re-Home, and then Re-Vitalize those scattered, once disowned pieces of ourselves.

A $50 fee will be required at registration, and will be fully refunded at the completion of the retreat. Our retreats are 100% drug and alcohol free. All lodging, meals and activities are provided to Veterans free of charge. Transportation to or from retreat not included.

Retreat registration closes two weeks prior to the start date.

Proof of Military Service (no exceptions). Military ID, DD-214, VA Health Care Card or Driver’s License with “Veteran” on license will be required before attending retreat.

Mail, fax or email Proof of Military Service.
Project New Hope Inc.
70 James Street, Suite 129A
Worcester, MA 01603
Fax: 508-304-9245
dmoore@projectnewhopema.org

  • October 18-20, 2019
  • Grotonwood Conference Center
    167 Prescott Street
    Groton, MA 01450
  • Presenter:
    Louise Sutherland
    United States Army

PTSD Veterans Retreat

PTSD Veterans Retreat

How Did the Retreat Go?

Donna, Bill, and facilitators, I can’t even imagine a retreat more ideal than this one! The healing I received was so unexpected! Along with the healing, I learned a lot about myself and my need for other people. Thank you for connecting me to humanity again.

Gratefully, Cheryl R.
P.S I love you Brady!

On the form when I got there, I said I was somewhat stressed. I was excited to become not stressed. I loved the whole experience and people and I looked forward to each day. Plus, I had an awesome roommate!

Erin Q.

The camp was beautiful, facilities were nice, classes were interesting, fun, and full of helpful information. Fellow Vets were polite and caring. Loved working with horses! Thank you!

Devin H.

Great environment to relax and learn new ways to deal with PTSD issues. I really enjoyed the activities as well as meeting other Vets. I will absolutely recommend Project New Hope to other Vets!

Michael B.

I want to say the staff and location was tremendous! I have learned to work on communications with my significant other. I would suggest this program to any Veteran in need of guidance. Great job, thank you very much for doing what you do. Have a great year.

Gregory L.

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This retreat is for individual Veterans and/or Couples

Escape the darkness of PTSD and other life struggles with clear goals and a solid plan. This Ladder UPP retreat will help you figure out where you are going and how to use your traumas and trials as fuel to live.

You will learn tools for recovery, PTSD and depression, or just a difficult trial or transition in life. Join us on this retreat and take a step toward living free. “The Ladder UPP” is a data-driven program and has been proven effective and might just be the step up you need.

The creator of “The Ladder UPP”, Silouan Green, survived a tragic jet crash as a US Marine only to face the demons of PTSD and a whole host of other medical conditions. Shattered and hopeless, staring into the abyss, he was given a choice, continue down the same devastating path, or live free. He chose to live free.

Learn more about Silouan and “The Ladder UPP” at www.silouan.com.

A $50 fee will be required at registration, and will be fully refunded at the completion of the retreat. Our retreats are 100% drug and alcohol free. All lodging, meals and activities are provided to Veterans free of charge. Transportation to or from retreat not included.

Retreat registration closes two weeks prior to the start date.

Proof of Military Service (no exceptions). Military ID, DD-214, VA Health Care Card or Driver’s License with “Veteran” on license will be required before attending retreat.

Mail, fax or email Proof of Military Service.
Project New Hope Inc.
70 James Street, Suite 129A
Worcester, MA 01603
Fax: 508-304-9245
dmoore@projectnewhopema.org


PTSD Veterans Retreat
in partnership with
Freedom Team Inc.

  • July 7-12, 2019
  • Oceanwood Conference Center
    17 Royal Street
    Old Orchard Beach, ME 04063
  • Presenter:
    Silouan Green
    Creator of “The Ladder UPP” program

Caregivers Retreat

Caregivers Retreat

How Did the Retreat Go?

Speaker:

  1. Jennifer Foxworthy was fabulous and presented some new ideas and prospective
  2. Jennifer was fabulous, knowledgeable, compassionate, dynamic and so well received by our group
  3. Jennifer was great, she was very relatable and was down to earth. I will take and use, share the resources.
  4. Jennifer will become a friend
  5. Project New Hope Inc. healing reaches way beyond the participants. This also helps our gamily and friends as we have more tools to use.
  6. Donna, Mrs. Betty and Anne were amazing and well organized
  7. Everyone was so welcoming and supportive. I want to come back next year
  8. Donna & Anne are to be commended for the hours that go into preparation and follow through and their friendship to all the attendees
  9. Thank you, to all the PNH staff.
  10. The benefits of this program are lifting those persons who are primary caregivers out of isolation and brings power and strength through connection.
  11. This was the best decision I made to come to the retreat. Not only did I learn new tools to use at home, but I came out with a band of sisters for support and friends.
  12. Extremely grateful for the activities at Oceanwood, the Equine program, boating and fishing was fun stuff.
  13. At least 2 of the attendees said that PNH saved their lives.
  14. It was nice to be close to town with some time to walk to stores and beach.
  15. I found the staff to be extremely kind, helpful and friendly.
  16. The Art workshop was great, and I really loved the mindfulness presentation
  17. Thanks yawl, you’re providing such a valuable service for us and our Vets.
  18. You’re amazing and you’re saving and changing lives of so many.
  19. Nice to have a variety of activities that attendees may choose to do
  20. Loved Reflexology, Donna is awesome
  21. PNH is amazing
  22. It was great and relaxing
  23. I have felt very pampered this week
  24. I have felt included even though I am married to a Vietnam Vet.
  25. The thoughtful consideration has fed my heart and soul. Thank you
  26. You guys were tops.
  27. It was amazing to meet others like me. Although we all had different responsibilities and experiences as Caregivers, we became an unstoppable mix of strong and beautiful humans.
  28. Well done. This was a phenomenal mix of activities and time to collaborate with peers.

Oceanwood & Food Services & Equine program:

Food was awesome

The Kitchen staff has been great

Jen was so passionate and helpful

The Vegan food was beyond Superb, they should start a vegan restaurant or café.

The food was awesome, amazing and delicious

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A caregiver can be a spouse, son, daughter, parent or next of kin who lives with the Veteran and provides support to the Veteran.

An interactive and immersive layered session that explores creative approaches to self-care strategies, resiliency awareness, and supportive resources to develop and implement ways to overcome adversity.

Weekend Workshops include:

  • Explore helpful strategies to develop, implement, and maintain self-care to gain balance of mind, body, and soul.
  • Engage in meaningful dialog that fosters collaboration and teamwork to help each other excel in caregiver skills and techniques.
  • Learn about supportive resources to increase caregiver opportunities.
  • Gain a better understanding of self-care, resiliency, and overcoming adversity, which is important to building a positive legacy.
  • Participate in workshop exercises to increase self-awareness.

Jennifer Foxworthy, was born and raised in York, Pennsylvania. Jennifer Foxworthy graduated high school in 1991, and then embarked on a journey that would lead her into an illustrious career serving in the United States Navy. Jennifer served her country proudly for 21 years (September 23, 1991 to April 30, 2013) retiring as a Chief Petty Officer.

A $50 fee will be required at registration, and will be fully refunded at the completion of the retreat. Our retreats are 100% drug and alcohol free. All lodging, meals and activities are provided to Veterans free of charge. Transportation to or from retreat not included.

Retreat registration closes two weeks prior to the start date.

Proof of Military Service (no exceptions). Military ID, DD-214, VA Health Care Card or Driver’s License with “Veteran” on license will be required before attending retreat.

Mail, fax or email Proof of Military Service.
Project New Hope Inc.
70 James Street, Suite 129A
Worcester, MA 01603
Fax: 508-304-9245
dmoore@projectnewhopema.org

  • August 25-30, 2019
  • Oceanwood Conference Center
    17 Royal Street
    Old Orchard Beach, ME 04063
  • Presenter:
    Jennifer Foxworthy
    United States Navy

Military Sexual Trauma and PTSD Retreat

Military Sexual Trauma and PTSD Retreat

How Did the Retreat Go?

Testimonials

Thank you for the variety of things to do. All was awesome. Lyndsey is amazing. May was great. The art was awesome. Nutrition so good! And the reflexology – oh my. The grounds are beautiful. Kayaking was a blast. Staff is wonderful. Chef. Great food. Participants were a delight. The 1st night was stressful but after I got up I enjoyed the day so much I will definitely come back. -JR

I had a wonderful time at this retreat. I enjoyed receiving alternative therapy i.e. reflexology and acupuncture. I enjoyed talking with the hosts of this retreat and truly felt welcomed at this retreat. I look forward to attending more retreats in the future. I enjoyed kayaking and singing as well. I also enjoyed the accommodations at this retreat. I would recommend this retreat to other Veterans and future retreats! Thank you all! -KO

You are an amazing group of people. Thank you for your dedication to Veterans and your selfless service. Thanks also to Lindsay for taking her weekend to help those of us who need guidance with such a sensitive topic. Thanks again! – JLC

This was a great opportunity to calm things down and try to work through issues we all have. It’s hard to take time in my daily routine. Project New Hope was a great experience. The people were loving and friendly. The setting was relaxed and uplifting. Knowledgeable with PTSD, depression, and sexual abuse. The facility was awesome, and the food was also excellent. I would recommend and will recommend this retreat to all Veterans. I look forward to more Project New Hope events. I have made some great friends. I tend to isolate myself from people. This wasn’t an issue. I felt like I was accepted as family. What an awesome experience I had this weekend. I am so grateful for being here. Thank you! -WM

This retreat was a transformative experience for me. Learning from other Veterans about their trauma gives me a heightened awareness of other concerns I can bring to my work. Thank you. -MH

This has been a very relaxing retreat while I was here. It was a getaway that was well needed, and I would do it again. -CS

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April is sexual assault awareness month, and Project New Hope invites Veterans who have experienced Military sexual trauma, in any form, to a weekend retreat for peace and relaxation, healing therapy, and to enjoy the outdoors with fellow Veterans.

This retreat for individual Veterans and/or Couples includes:

  • Activities including kayaking, hiking, biking, campfires, and quiet reflection
  • Reflexology, acupuncture, and reiki
  • Music Therapy with Resounding Joy
  • Art Therapy with Warrior Art Room
  • Veterans Benefits Administration MST claims expert will be on site all weekend to provide educational workshops and to work one-on-one with Veterans

Workshops will be provided by Lindsay M. Amherst, Veterans Service Representative, Military Sexual Trauma Coordinator, Woman Veterans Coordinator, Providence VA Regional Office (304) USMC Veteran.

A $50 fee will be required at registration, and will be fully refunded at the completion of the retreat. Our retreats are 100% drug and alcohol free. All lodging, meals and activities are provided to Veterans free of charge. Transportation to or from retreat not included.

Retreat registration closes two weeks prior to the start date.

Proof of Military Service (no exceptions). Military ID, DD-214, VA Health Care Card or Driver’s License with “Veteran” on license will be required before attending retreat.

Mail, fax or email Proof of Military Service.
Project New Hope Inc.
70 James Street, Suite 129A
Worcester, MA 01603
Fax: 508-304-9245
dmoore@projectnewhopema.org

  • April 19-21, 2019
  • Grotonwood Conference Center
    167 Prescott Street
    Groton, MA 01450
  • Presenter:
    Lindsay M. Amherst
    Veterans Service Representative Military Sexual Trauma Coordinator