OPFOB offers A Place to Reconnect. A Place to Restore.
OPFOB is more than a retreat—it’s a lifeline. We offer a safe, welcoming space where veterans and first responders can reconnect, rediscover purpose, and rebuild the bonds that trauma often breaks. Our programs foster healing not just for the individual, but for the entire family—because true recovery must include spouses, children, and loved ones. Open six days a week, OPFOB provides consistent, meaningful engagement through weekly programming designed to restore connection, resilience, and hope. We believe that every veteran and first responder carry a purpose that transcends their time in uniform. At OPFOB, we help them reclaim that purpose—through nature, community, and shared experience.
In just five years, we’ve built a powerful foundation. But the need is growing—and so must we. Without expanded resources, staffing, and infrastructure, OPFOB cannot fully meet the rising demand across our region.
Retreat & Wellness Programs: Healing Through Connection, Nature, and Purpose
To combat the rising tide of veteran and first responder suicides in our local community, OPFOB has developed a powerful solution: Retreat & Wellness Programs that foster healing, connection, and post-traumatic growth.
In 2026, our goal is to host a series of transformative retreats for Lowcountry-area veterans, active-duty service members, first responders, and their families—right here at OPFOB’s permanent home. These retreats combine recreational therapy, peer bonding, outdoor engagement, and ongoing mentorship to create a lasting impact on mental health and wellbeing.
We offer three distinct retreat experiences, each tailored to meet the unique needs of our community:
Warrior Retreats
Designed for veterans, first responders, and active-duty personnel, these retreats foster camaraderie and healing through shared experiences. Whether unit-based or centered around outdoor recreation, participants build trust, resilience, and renewed purpose.
Family Retreats
Families deserve space to rest, recharge, and reconnect. These retreats offer a peaceful, nature-rich environment where loved ones can strengthen bonds and rediscover joy—away from the stressors of daily life.
Challenge Accepted Wellness Retreats for Post-Traumatic Growth-This immersive experience is rooted in OPFOB’s signature Challenge Accepted framework. Developed and led by warriors for warriors, this intensive program addresses the unique challenges and strengths of the military and first responder community. Participants learn to make peace with their past, embrace the present, and build a future grounded in resilience and hope.
Goals of OPFOB retreats: Finding Purpose Beyond the Call of Duty:
For Warriors: Veterans, First Responders & Active-Duty Personnel
Empower Through Connection We build supportive peer networks that foster trust, shared understanding, and unit identity. These connections are essential for healing and long-term resilience.
Promote Outdoor Engagement Nature-based and recreational activities serve as powerful therapeutic tools. Participants experience joy, relaxation, and community through hunting, fishing, hiking, and other outdoor pursuits.
Encourage Personal Growth Our retreats are designed to spark transformation. Through guided experiences, participants rediscover their strengths, build emotional resilience, and begin to find meaning in their post-service journey.
Raise Awareness & Educate We advocate for the power of Post-Traumatic Growth (PTG) and the importance of peer-led, trauma-informed environments. Our outreach efforts aim to shift the narrative from surviving to thriving.
Provide Ongoing Mentorship Every participant is paired with a “Battle Buddy”—a peer mentor who offers regular check-ins, emotional support, and accountability. This relationship continues beyond the retreat, reinforcing long-term wellness.
For Families: Rest, Reconnect & Recharge (R&R)
Honor the Family’s Journey OPFOB recognizes the unique sacrifices and stressors faced by military and first responder families. Our R&R Stays offer space to reflect, reconnect, and rediscover the love that binds them.
Create Space for Reconnection In our peaceful, nature-rich setting, families can unwind from the pressures of service life and rebuild emotional bonds. These experiences foster healing not just for individuals—but for entire households.
Support Generational Wellness By nurturing family relationships, we create ripple effects that extend across generations. Our goal is to strengthen the family unit as a foundation for long-term growth and resilience.
