Happy July, BRBR Family! We have exciting events lined up such as the 2024 Leon Irons Memorial Charity Golf Tournament and the Hollow Pairing Dinners for Military Appreciation Week. Don't miss out on Form Up Fridays, transformative equine-assisted psychotherapy sessions, and the chance to make a difference through our fulfilling volunteer opportunities in the garden this summer. We can't wait to welcome you to these events and unite in our support for veterans and first responders!
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Upcoming Events
Be on the Lookout for PATHH Guide Training/Try-Outs Next Month!
August 2024; Date and Location TBD
We are always looking for new PATHH Guides and facilitators to help us through our on-site programs and services.
Be on the lookout on our social media this month for more information on PATHH Guide training and try-outs!
The Big Red Barn Retreat Military Appreciation Pairing Dinner
Veterans Give Back Week at The Hollow, Columbia SC
Join The Big Red Barn Retreat and The Hollow for a Pairing Dinner on July 16th, 17th, and 18th, from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM at 823 Gervais St, Unit 100, Columbia, SC.
Enjoy a four-course meal crafted by Chef Danté Serra and Beverage Director Grant McCloskey, featuring dishes like Wild Boar Belly and Venison Tenderloin, each paired with a unique cocktail.
Tickets are $125, including tip and taxes, with 10% of sales supporting The Big Red Barn Retreat's programs for Post-Traumatic Growth. You won't want to miss this chance to give back while indulging in an exquisite dining experience!
Join us for The Big Red Barn Retreat's upcoming golf tournament on September 16th, 2024, at the exclusive Members Club at Wildewood Golf Course!
Enjoy a day of golf, delicious food, and the chance to win high-value prizes like portable Yeti coolers. Register your team today to participate, or have your business sponsor this exciting event to show your support for veterans and first responders.
Choose to attend at the BRBR Log Cabin or join us in Greenville, SC
We are excited to invite you to our new coffee group for veterans AND first responders in Greenville, SC! It's a weekly meetup at the Upstate Warrior Solutions Rupert Huse Veteran Center where veterans and first responders can come together to share their stories, connect with their peers, and relax with a good ol' cup of Joe.
Click on the image here for GPS directions and join us this week!
Peer-to-Peer Coffee Groups at the BRBR are sponsored by Caliber Coffee, thank you for your support!
Form Up Fridays
July 26th Session
Join us for an unforgettable experience during our Form Up Friday session on July 26th, where the power of horses will motivate you to cultivate resilience and inner peace. Don't miss this opportunity to connect with these magnificent creatures and harness their wisdom for personal growth and well-being, use the button here to sign up today!
We have current openings in our Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP) program!
EAP provides hands-on, experiential interaction with our horses to receive immediate feedback and engage in creative problem-solving to overcome life's challenges.
Clients say “I gained more from one session than I did from years of traditional therapy.” EAP assists with dealing with anxiety, depression, PTSD, trauma, relationship struggles and a variety of other issues. Mindfulness, coping skills, and creating a new story are all part of the process. Don’t miss out - complete our interest form today! EAP services are provided at no cost to veterans and first responders.
Volunteer Opportunities
Join us in the Garden!
Garden Volunteer Opportunities Available this Summer
Be on the lookout on our social media platforms for opportunities to help us in the garden this summer!
Our social media links are at the bottom of this email!
The Effects of Post-Traumatic Growth
Posttraumatic growth is a transformative process resulting from challenging experiences, prompting individuals to reflect on their identity and life's purpose. Veterans and first responders often find that navigating this process enhances their lives, fostering authenticity, meaning, and purpose.
Five key areas of growth emerge, including newfound hope, deeper interpersonal connections, personal resilience, gratitude for life, and a spiritual shift involving profound existential inquiries.
Discover the potential for posttraumatic growth in your journey by taking the first step – sign up for the Warrior PATHH program using the buttons below today to embark on a transformative path towards resilience and purpose.
