BRBR Family, we have tons of exciting opportunities for you this month! Immerse yourself in a world where vibrant art and soul-stirring music come together in perfect harmony, indulge in the culinary delights and lively atmosphere at the BRBR Oyster Roast on March 15th, and don't miss out on the chance to sign up for our fun and rewarding volunteer opportunities!
As always, thank you for supporting the Big Red Barn Retreat ❤️
Come and join us at The BRBR Oyster Roast on March 15, 2024! Hosted by The Folline King Group at Merrill Lynch, this fundraising event guarantees a mouthwatering oyster feast, live music, Irish dance performances, exclusive silent auction items, and more!
All proceeds go directly to supporting the programs and services for veterans and first responders at the Big Red Barn Retreat. Don't let this vibrant celebration pass you by, secure your tickets today!
Discover the transformative power of photography with Healing Lens, a program dedicated to introducing military/veterans to photography as a visual language. Engage in wellness practices like journaling and meditation, explore the emotive potential of photography, and join our vibrant community—no prior experience required.
Healing Lens Photography Groups will be held on the second and fourth Saturday of each month, fill out our interest form to get involved now!
Form Up Fridays
March 22nd Class
Whether you're a seasoned equestrian or a complete newbie, Form Up Fridays offers a chance to acquire and utilize techniques for managing stress, boosting self-regulation, and nurturing self-care. Through this hands-on approach, participants can foster personal development, acquire essential life skills, and enhance their overall well-being.
Join Mary How, MA, ATR-BC, for this 8 week group learning how art-making can build coping skills to increase mindfulness and distress tolerance. The group will have fun while creating "crisis survival kits" to effectively integrate these skills into daily life. This group will meet weekly on Tuesdays beginning in April 2024.
"More Than Music"
Upcoming Capital City Music Therapy Group
"More than Music" is an 8 week class exploring how music helps build coping skills and improves mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing. The group will meet weekly and be facilitated by Laura Theismann, MT-BC with Capital City Therapy Group and Lenny Hyland, PATTH guide and facilitator at the BRBR.
Come and join us at the Log Cabin every Friday morning at 9:30 AM for our Veteran Peer-to-Peer Coffee Groups. Connect with fellow veterans, share your experiences, and forge lasting friendships in a supportive setting. Don't miss this special chance to bond with others who truly understand the challenges you have overcome!
FREE Yoga and Tai Chi
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Join our FREE weekly yoga and tai chi classes designed for Veterans, Active-Duty service members, First Responders, and their immediate family members. Experience the mental wellness benefits of yoga, regardless of skill level!
SIGN-UP NOW, volunteer time-slots get filled quickly!
Join us in the BRBR kitchen to make a positive impact on the lives of veterans and first responders! Work alongside talented chefs to prepare meals during the 7-day stay in the BRBR Log Cabin. Click to sign up and be part of something rewarding!
**Please be advised: While we try our best to make sure each volunteer is assigned a time slot, Warrior PATHH Food Prep volunteering is assigned on a first come, first serve basis. You are not assigned a volunteer time slot until you have received a confirmation email from the Big Red Barn Retreat. Thank you!**
Help Hannah in the Garden!
Embark on a rewarding journey with our garden volunteering sessions, where you'll learn essential skills and actively contribute to our garden's expansion and cultivation. Join us to experience the joy of hands-on gardening, foster community growth, and make a tangible impact – use the buttons here to sign up now for our upcoming volunteer dates!
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 or Struggle Well programs using the buttons below today to embark on a transformative path towards resilience and purpose.
Help heroes thrive all 2024 long! Your donation to the Big Red Barn Retreat will make a lasting impact on the lives of our brave men and women who have served our country, whether that be overseas or on the home front. By joining us on our mission, you are not only showing gratitude for their sacrifices but also providing them with a place where they can get the peace they deserve.
Help us create a brighter future for our heroes and ensure that they receive the support and care they deserve in 2024, donate to the Big Red Barn Retreat today by clicking the button below! Thank you for your support! ❤️
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