📍 Meet-Up Location
Walmart Supercenter
📍 3200 John A Williams Blvd, Bedford, IN 47421
Participants will meet here and travel together by bus to the cave location.
Cave Location
Sullivan Cave
🕘 Schedule
• 9:30 AM – Meet-up & check-in at Walmart
• 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM – Cave experience
⏱️ Expect approximately 3 hours underground
Please arrive early to ensure a smooth departure.
🎖️ Who This Is For
• Veterans ONLY
• Limited to 14 veterans
• First come, first served
• Participants must be physically capable of navigating a cave environment
🧭 About the Experience
Depth Over Distance is a Warriors in Nature Project experience focused on connection over miles, presence over pace, and depth over distance.
This veteran-only underground experience is about stepping into discomfort together, building trust, and reconnecting through shared challenge in nature.
• Small group cave experience
• All required equipment provided
• Emphasis on safety, teamwork, awareness, and camaraderie
• No competition…..just shared experience
Warriors in Nature Project is hosting and facilitating participation, with the cave experience led by Rhonda Matteson, who will provide instruction and safety direction during the experience.
📝 Safety Waiver
For everyone’s safety and clarity, all participants will be required to sign a safety waiver prior to participating and before descending into Sullivan Cave.
🙏 Gratitude
We are incredibly grateful to Rhonda Matteson and Josh Shipley for helping us make this experience possible. Their time, support, and commitment to creating meaningful opportunities for veterans are truly appreciated.
🥾 Gear & Equipment
✅ All caving equipment is provided
👕 Please wear durable clothing you don’t mind getting dirty and closed-toe shoes with good traction.
🍽️ Optional Group Lunch
Following the cave experience, we are considering a group lunch for anyone interested.
This is optional and will be coordinated with participants afterward.
⚠️ Important Notes
• Veteran-only event
• Space is extremely limited
• Registration closes once all 14 spots are filled
• Participation is voluntary and involves inherent outdoor risks
• Participants must follow all instructions provided during the experience
🇺🇸 Why We Do This
At Warriors in Nature Project, we believe nature is medicine. Experiences like this create space for veterans to reconnect, reset, and move forward, together.
✅ How to Participate
👉 RSVP here on Facebook
👉 Spots are confirmed in order of sign-up
👉 Registered participants will receive follow-up details before the event
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