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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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 1^st 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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– The Retreats are great. Keep it going please with gratitude.

– I would like to say a very special thank you and deeply expressed appreciation for Donna and Bill.

– I can really say that I have never experienced anything like this before. I believe there are Veterans in Arkansas that would love the hospitality that you have given to me (personally) and other women Veterans Bill & Donna, Thank you! You are both amazing and your vision and efforts for our fellow Veterans are awesome. Thank you for caring for us.

– This is the first time that I have been to a retreat. It is refreshing to be able to have other women to share with.

– Bill & Donna, thank you for changing the trajectory of my life.

– Thank you, Donna & Bill. I really appreciate your kindness, acceptance and good will, this was the best time I had for me in a long time!

– Donna is the best!!

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Thank you, to our Boat Captains for volunteering their time and boats to take our Veterans and spouses out fishing and sharing their knowledge on the Lost Lake.

Thank you, Dan Kenney for collaborating with us on this retreat, excellent job and workshop. http://gofishdan.com

Thank you, Dr. Joy Wright and Ray Leonard, Jr. for your exceptional workshop and wisdom http://www.LaunchTeamConsulting.com

Thank you, Jim Mckenney for your exceptional workshop on Fly Tying. http://www.newenglandflytyers.org/

Thank you, Ray Cote for the exceptional workshop on Rod Building. http://www..cotesflyshop.biz

“I had an amazing time & would love to come back for another retreat ASAP”

“Thanks to all the staff: It was a great weekend. Relaxation was the key component to my stay. Even more important than the bonus no cost stay weekend is finished (sadly) and we head back to Boston with fond memories and new friendships. Staff was supportive and fun to be around. Special shout out to Capt. Dan for the fun time (and sunburn) for the hours on his boat. And Donna for her conversation, smile and humor. (Thanks Donna!) Can’t forget ‘Gonzo’ for his struggle to keep ‘the guys’ in line.”

“During my time here, I have built a lifetime of memories within my three days, I have learned valuable traits to retain my positive energy and keep it rolling. Thank you for the great memories in a 3-day vacation.”

“Was an excellent experience. Will attend more in the future.”

“It was a fun, relax and interesting weekend. Thank you to all the organizers whom made this an interesting/educational event.”

“The speaker Joy was amazing. She doesn’t get enough credit for her role as a female aviator. Bill and Donna were amazing hosts. Their care of the soldiers was excellent in all they do.”

“I commend you for the work that you do for our vets. They need a lot of help and our government is dropping the ball taking care of our wounded warriors”

“The host and hostess are wonderful people. So is the staff. I had a great time. I pray that I will be alive to attend next year.”

“I’m most appreciative for the event and the presentations. I think a common cold came to fruition making me come up short on what was probably the best of times- mixing with the others”

“If it wasn’t for the retreat, I would have been alone watching too much tv this weekend. Instead, I was outside learning from a great group of Veterans. Thanks Project New Hope!!”

“Being part of this retreats open my eyes of Project New Hope. They are very caring towards the Veterans in the area, when you have Veterans coming to the retreats Las Vegas and Texas that shows how great they are. Thank you for inviting me and I’ll be here for the next one.”

“I totally enjoyed this retreat, and being my first one, hope to go on another. The personnel of PNH were engaging and made learning new coping skills easy and fun. Thanks for a great weekend, I feel relaxed and energized and in a much better space then when I got here.”

“Project New Hope is an amazing organization that we are proud to work with and support. Bill, Donna, and staff are truly fantastic people that care deeply for Veterans and their families. We look forward to coming back to many more retreats.”

“Project New Hope is an incredible organization that goes out of their way to inspire, motivate, and care for Veterans and their families. Bill, Donna, Ann, and their entire staff serve so many people and dedicate hours and hours of their time to unselfishly help Veterans. The weekend retreats offer so many opportunities for Veterans to heal, recharge, and return home with tools to help them at home and in their communities.”

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This past weekend was the US Army’s 244th birthday and it was our first ever collaboration with Project New Hope Inc. We took 27 Veterans, service members, and family members up to Zoar Outdoors in Charlemont, MA for a weekend of survival skills classes, Kayaking and White Water Rafting with good food and camaraderie.

Whitewater rafting class 4 rapids. Dylan’s first whitewater trip. So proud of my son to follow me on my wild adventures. Adrenaline filled best Father’s Day.

Wilderness survival techniques and plant identification was amazing and helpful. Kayaking, getting back into some fun activities with nature.

Thank you, PNH for allowing my family and I to attend this retreat. It was great being able to connect with other Veterans and re-connect with my family even though I was unable to attend the full retreat it was still a great experience. Thank you.

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