With Fall now in full swing, we’re excited to share the latest ways you can help us create lasting change in the lives of our Heroes, Friend!
October brings exciting news at the Big Red Barn Retreat! Thanks to your support last year, we’re honored to be part of the 2024 Defender Service Awards contest to win a brand new Land Rover Defender vehicle once again, and we need your daily votes to help us WIN BIG this year! In addition, we have plenty of other ways for you to get involved and support our mission—whether through signing up for music therapy, volunteering in our garden or kitchen, or signing up for the unique experience of TM training (now happening in November), we have so many exciting upcoming opportunities for you this month! Keep reading to learn more!
As always, thank you for your continued support. We couldn't achieve our mission without dedicated individuals like you!
Vote for the BRBR to win a brand new 2024 Land Rover vehicle!
We need your support! We're thrilled to once again be in the running for a 2024 Land Rover Defender in the Defender Service Awards as an Honoree! This incredible vehicle will help us reach more active-duty service members, veterans, first responders, and their families with our free, life-changing, programs and services.
Your daily vote can make a huge difference! VOTING IS OPEN NOW, click the button below to vote for the BRBR and follow us on Facebook and Instagram for daily reminders to vote (links at the bottom of this email)! As always, thank you so much for your support.
Choose to attend at the BRBR Log Cabin or join us in Greenville, SC
We warmly invite all veterans and first responders in Greenville, SC to join our brand-new coffee group! Held weekly at the Upstate Warrior Solutions Rupert Huse Veteran Center, this meetup offers a welcoming space to share experiences, build connections, and unwind with a comforting cup of coffee. If you can't make it to our Greenville group, join us at the BRBR Log Cabin. Directions to both locations below!
Click on the image here for GPS directions and join us this Friday!
Our Peer-to-Peer Coffee Groups at the BRBR are proudly sponsored by Caliber Coffee, thank you for your support!
Discover the Benefits of Transcendental Meditation
Transcendental Meditation (TM) is a simple and natural technique that can bring profound relaxation and peace to your daily life. By sitting comfortably and silently repeating a specific word or sound (called a mantra) for just 20 minutes, twice a day, you can help your mind settle into a state of deep rest. Watch the short video below to learn more about a few of the benefits of practicing TM.
TM doesn’t require any special focus, concentration, or beliefs, making it accessible to everyone. Many people have found TM to be a powerful tool for reducing stress and improving overall well-being. Ready to experience the benefits of TM for yourself? Sign up for our upcoming TM training session from November 7th-10th today (by clicking the button below) and take the first step towards a more relaxed and balanced life!
Discover Healing Through Music with "Beyond Music" This Fall!
We are thrilled to offer the “Beyond Music” group once again at the Big Red Barn Retreat (BRBR) starting in October. This music therapy course offers veterans and first responders a chance to explore music for their continued well-being at home. Laura Theismann, MT-BC, and Lenny Hyland (USAF, ret.) will lead this group.
Over 8 weeks, participants will engage in various music-based activities designed to deepen their understanding of music and self-care, build resiliency, and grow through experiences that may still be impacting their lives. No musical skills are required to join. This class will be held on Thursdays from 12-2pm beginning on October 17th. Fill out our interest form today to reserve your spot in this group.
Create MORE and Beyond Music are graciously funded by the Creative Forces Community Grants. Creative Forces Community Grants are a part of the National Endowment for the Arts’ Creative Forces Initiative in partnership with Mid-America Arts Alliance. We are so grateful for this incredible support!
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 (using the button above) today! EAP services are provided at no cost to veterans and first responders.
Form Up Fridays
October 25th Session
Join us for an unforgettable experience during our Form Up Friday session on October 25th, 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!
Join us in the BRBR kitchen to make a positive impact on the lives of veterans and first responders! Work alongside our talented BRBR chefs to prepare and serve meals for our Warriors during their 7-day stay in the BRBR Log Cabin. Click the buttons here to sign up for this month's PATHH class volunteering and be part of transforming the lives of our heroes with us!
**Please be advised: While we try our best to make sure each volunteer is assigned a time slot, Warrior PATHH Kitchen 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!**
We're currently seeking small groups to volunteer each Thursday for a vital task: resetting the cabin for the next class. This commitment provides our WP PATHH guides with the chance to return home, rejuvenate, and cherish time with their loved ones.
Sign up for the next cabin reset groups by clicking the buttons here!
Join us in the garden on October 12th from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM for a fulfilling and enriching experience as you work alongside our passionate and knowledgeable garden manager, Sal!
Volunteers will have the unique opportunity to dive into the art of Fall and Winter gardening, contributing to essential planning and planting activities that will ensure our garden thrives through the colder months.
Click the button below to sign up for our October 12th Garden Workshop today!
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.
