Veterans Retreat

🇺🇸 Project: Homage To Our Heroes

Veterans Retreat – Silverwood Lake

📍 Old Mesa Campground

📅 May 29–31, 2026

🔹 RETREAT OVERVIEW

This retreat is designed to provide a peaceful, therapeutic outdoor experience focused on camaraderie, fishing, healing, and reconnecting with nature.

16 registered participants

• Meals provided for 16 registered veterans (3 meals daily)

• Limited availability

• Waiver mandatory

• Code of conduct enforced

• Fishing License Required for Non Diasbled Veterans

🚗 TRANSPORT & CAMP LAYOUT

Transportation

• Participants are responsible for their own transportation
• 3 vehicles total per site/ 1st come, 1st served
• Carpool coordination encouraged
• Arrive together when possible 3pm sharp

Campsite Layout – Old Mesa Campground

• 8 people per camping area
• 2-3 main tent groupings (8 per site area)
• 3 vehicles per Camp Site
• Additional vehicle will park at the over flow parking lot. 1st come 1st serve basis.
• Bring your own tent & sleeping gear
• Shared common area for meals & gatherings

📅 FLEXIBLE ITINERARY

🗓 Friday – Arrival & Setup

1500–1700 Arrival & Check-In

• Waiver verification (mandatory)

• Tent setup

• Camp orientation

1730 Welcome Brief

• Mission statement

• Safety overview

• Code of conduct reminder

1800 Dinner

1 Sunset Fishing / Lake Walk

2100 Campfire Reflection / Fellowship

🗓 Saturday – Full Activity Day

0630 Coffee & Light Breakfast

Morning Fishing Session

• Trout or catfish

• Optional Fishing Classes

1200 Lunch

1300–1500 Rest / Personal Time

• Hiking

• Nature walks

• Card games

• Chess

• Fellowship

1500–1800 Afternoon Fishing / Skill Development

1830 Dinner

2000 Campfire / Group Discussion

• Brotherhood

• Story sharing

• Mental wellness check-in

🗓 Sunday – Reflection & Departure

0700 Breakfast

Optional Fishing / Pack Down

1100 Group Reflection & Closing

1200 Campsite Breakdown & Departure

🎣 ACTIVITIES INCLUDE (But Not Limited To)

• Fishing (Trout & Catfish)
• Fishing Classes
• Hiking
• Nature Walks
• Card Games
• Chess
• Fellowship & Camaraderie
• Mental wellness discussions

🌦 WHAT TO EXPECT

• Dress accordingly

• Check weather before arrival

• Lake conditions may vary

• Outdoor terrain

• Early mornings
• Limited cell service
• Camp fire

🎒 REQUIRED CAMPING GEAR

Bring Your Own:

• Tent
• Sleeping bag
• Pillow
• Sleeping pad or cot
• Flashlight / Headlamp
• Folding chair
• Rechargeable power source
• Personal camping gear

🎣 REQUIRED FOR FISHING

• Disabled Veterans with VA rating of “0” or greater we have your fishing license covered. You get that through a letter from the VA. no rating doesn’t mean a rating of “0”
• Fishing License for May 29,30,31 if your looking to fish. Game warden Checks and can result in you getting a fine and were not responsible for that.

🎣 OPTIONAL – BRING YOUR OWN

You are encouraged to bring:

• Fishing gear
• Power Bank / Cell Phone Charger
• Camping Chairs
• Personal food items
• Hydration containers
• Bundle of wood

⚠️ Food is provided ONLY for the 16 registered participants (3 meals daily).

Any additional guests or extra meals are at your own expense.

🧼 PERSONAL HYGIENE LIST (OPTIONAL)

• Hygiene kit
• Soap / Shampoo
• Towel
• Shower shoes
• Baby wipes
• Toothbrush / toothpaste
• Deodorant
• Sunscreen
• Lip balm
• Hand sanitizer

🥫 FOOD RECOMMENDATIONS (Optional Supplemental)

If bringing your own:

• Protein snacks
• Trail mix
• Jerky
• Fruit
• Electrolytes
• Energy bars
• Personal dietary-specific items

🩺 HEALTH & SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS

• Personal medications
• First aid kit
• Sunblock
• Hydration containers
• Hat & sunglasses
• Layered clothing
• Comfortable boots or hiking shoes

🏖️Lake Amenities

• Restrooms
• Showers
• Boat Rentals
• Tackle shop (Marina)
• Nature Center
• Hiking Trails
• Fishing
• Day use areas
• Horse Shoe Pit

📜 WAIVER & LIABILITY

Participation requires:

• Signed liability waiver (mandatory)

• Assumption of risk acknowledgment

• Emergency contact information

No waiver = No participation.

🇺🇸 CODE OF CONDUCT

This retreat is built on honor, respect, and brotherhood.

Participants must:

• Respect fellow veterans

• No political debates

• No religious arguments

• No harassment

• No illegal substances

• No Alcohol

• Follow campground rules at all times

Failure to comply may result in removal from retreat.

🎯 MISSION

To provide veterans a peaceful and healing experience outdoors, to relax, fish, connect, and strengthen camaraderie with fellow warriors.This FREE event is dedicated to:

🇺🇸 Veterans

🎖️ Active Military

⏳ Spots Limited — Call or Text for Details

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Because no hero should ever stand alone.

WEBSITE EVENT REGISTRATION – LEGAL NOTICE. By registering, you acknowledge and agree to the Event Waiver, Assumption of Risk, Code of Conduct, Media Release, and Refund Policy. Checking the registration box or submitting payment constitutes acceptance and an electronic signature under California law.

Be aware of the hazards of being outdoors and on the lake! Hazards include wild animals, loose rocks (Trip Hazards), Insects, Weather Etc. We own all the rights to all media on these trips such as pictures, video recording and voice recordings.

More Details:

Heroes only!

These trips are set up for our Nations Heroes to come out decompress, relax and hopefully find a new Hobby/coping mechanism for those that have suffered from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Depression, Anxiety, Self Harm, and other disabilities. This essentially sets up an unofficial unorthodox group counseling session by means of camaraderie.

Let's reignite that drive to thrive!

Free of cost to you! Just show up and have fun!

Waitinglist: If we have last minute openings we will put you guys in.. So put yourself on the waiting list or message us.

Recommendation's: Check the Weather forecast and dress accordingly. We recommend you wear layers of clothing, hats, sunglasses, sun block, face shield, pants, long sleeve shirts, bug off for summer time.

If you have folding chairs, fishing gear, bait, any thing pertaining to being outdoors and fishing you're more than welcome to bring it.

Obligation:Once you buy a free ticket or register, you're committed. So please show up early and on time. It takes awhile for us to check in the office and convoy around the lake. Big chance we may loose out on a chance getting a good camping spot.

Running Late: If you're straggling and running behind, call us and let us know so you're not holding up the line. We could go and set up and come back for you. So please don't ruin it for everyone and be proactive.

Please call and cancel days ahead of time. Another veteran may potentially be able to fill your spot. So please don't ruin it for them as we are limited on availability. 661-488-8429

Please if you need a tent please call the number.

Have fun, be respectful of others, and help each other out. We all have different levels of being outdoors and fishing experience.

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