Remembrance, connection, and open air
Whether you are a spouse, a parent, a child, or a sibling, you apply as yourself rather than on behalf of a household, and the team works with you directly from there.
Fishing, trails, and ranch settings give the day a shared focus, with no expectation that you tell your story to anyone.
The team talks through the experience, what you need in order to take part, and how to prepare, with you and with the host.
The activity, lodging, and meals are coordinated with the host, and the details are confirmed with you before the event.
Before you apply
Any Gold Star family member: the spouse, parent, child, or sibling of a service member who died. You apply as an individual, and the team follows up with you directly to answer questions and talk through what is available.
Fishing, hiking, horseback riding, hunting, conservation, and other hosted time outdoors. Availability changes with the event calendar and with what each host can take on.
Each experience is coordinated with its host ahead of time, including the activity, lodging, and meals. What the program carries varies by event, and the team confirms the details with you, including anything you are responsible for, before you take part.
Yes. Contact Veteran's Outdoor Therapy before you submit anything, to talk through participation, accessibility needs, and how your information is handled.
