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I am very happy that I was able to attend. It was very informative and helpful. Met wonderful people. Thank you so much.

Project New hope and other attendees made me feel welcome and supported right away. The knowledge that I gained is already putting a positive impact on my life, and I know this will only continue helping my abilities thru life.

Being with other caregivers gives me a sense of peace.

To know that you are not alone is the best medicine available.

Jennifer and Jeannine were amazing.

Bill, Ann, Jeanine, etc., do a wonderful job of creating a safe and supportive week, balancing care, education, activities, and free time.  Jennifer Foxworthy is an excellent presenter as well as all off the other presenters. I got a lot of insight from all of them. Jeanine’s story was enlightening. I am so grateful for a get-away-from-responsibility week surrounded by the caring and compassionate folks of PNH.

Retreat awesome. Had fun!  Thank you!!

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“This was my first retreat,  I am so happy I came. I learned a lot of different ways of coping. The staff was amazing, helpful and friendly. I defiantly made friends while I was her.! I can’t wait to come back next year!”

-Kristine K.

“The retreat was eye opening and the staff is first rate. I especially thought Silhoun Green was a great motivational speaker . His workbook has a lot of great suggestions, that are doable and practical.”

-Anthony S.

“This is my third retreat and words cannot describe how beneficial these retreats have been for my PTSD and my soul. I love the friendships that we get to build. Thank you Project New Hope.”

-JV

“Donna, Silhoun, Jessica, Sue, Christine, the masseuse, the kitchen staff all did a magnificent job. But the award for best host of the retreat goes to Ann and Nick! They took excellent care of all of us!! Kudos to Bill and Project New Hope for providing a safe space for veterans to meet, share, heal and grow. You are doing God’s work.”

-Portia S.

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Like many Veterans, I have carried myself fragmented, only presenting the pieces of me that did not challenge those around me – effectively hiding mind injuries of war, as a trade-off deepening my emotional wounds. At the Project New Hope retreat, all “pieces” of, the good ones, which are often praised, the bad ones, which I usually keep hidden in fear of reproach, were welcomed. Throughout a weekend, twelve individuals, with only one commonality, our military service, became a community. In health and resilience, USAF Veteran

Hi, my name is Mitchell. I am a busy aunt, mother, cat mom, and Veteran with PTSD. At first, I told myself I am too busy to attend Project New Hope’s retreat and my family needs me. Then I started to feel stress and my body and mind said, “you need to go to this retreat.” So, I went to the retreat and when I got to the Grotonwood campus, I instantly felt the tension in my body start to relax. I met individuals of like mind who accepted me as I am. I participated in Alternative Therapies and felt like I was on cloud nine after yoga, Acupuncture, and reiki. The Project New Hope retreat weekend dealt with my mind, body, and my soul. I just want to thank Donna, Anne, Bill, and Nick for giving me this time to relax and rejuvenate and learn more about managing my stress levels. I had a wonderful time and I have met the best Veterans here. I cannot wait until next year. Sincerely, Stress-free Mitchell

Extremely fun, met new people, and heard new experiences. Got into new therapy methods.

This is a fantastic experience, and I would like to volunteer for future events as a massage therapist.

This was my first time coming to the retreat and I found it more beneficial than checking myself into the hospital. I was treated as a person and not as a patient with all the alternatives to manage my stress instead of having medication down my throat. It was an honor to donate my deposit rather than get free care from the VA.

The retreat has been enlightening and relaxing. The presentations were well constructed, fun, and engaging.

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This was the best PTSD explanation with practical steps for goal achievement. Mr. Green did an amazing job. The food and fellowship were great. A Special thanks to the Moore’s.

Thanks for all you do.

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This retreat has helped me gain a new perspective on Veteran’s daily struggles, mental Illness, and awareness. It has helped me acquire the skills to reduce my stress and focus on my life goals. DNH has increased my strengths as a health care provider.

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What a wonderful week filled with information and friendship. I will spread the word about my experiences here that will last a lifetime.

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This was our first retreat with Project New Hope. We had a wonderful time and are so happy to have met such wonderful, kind, supportive people. We look forward to participating in more retreats in the future.

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I am humbled and grateful by the genuine support, care and understanding. I am leaving here with a fresh heart. Bill and Donna and friends, you are doing God’s work and I am proud to include you in my tribe.

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This retreat has been an uplifting experience. I am Thankful and grateful for the support and for the Moore’s providing a nurturing environment. I enjoyed watching other Veterans and their families unite. I am looking forward for the next retreat.

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– Great location, food was excellent, loved the various alternative therapies (reiki, reflexology, etc.)

– Thank you all so much for making this retreat possible.

– I loved the presenter- she is so knowledgeable and has been extremely helpful. I had a busy week so the 1st session Friday was late. I felt in a daze. I could see however that it touched people. The topic is so relevant.

– I found Ritch Ryan to be my favorite part. I learned how to control my breathing in a new way. I liked how there was an opportunity to go to AA @ night. I liked networking with other people.

– So grateful for the opportunity to be around other Veterans learning new techniques to help process some difficult emotions and hopefully learn to live with them better.  The retreat facility was beautiful and had great trails to walk on and enjoy the beautiful autumn weather. The food was fantastic and the PNH staff is so loving and helpful. The holistic practitioners and the workshops are amazing! Thanks for all you do!!!

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Donna, Bill, and facilitators, I can’t even imagine a retreat more ideal than this one! The healing I received was so unexpected! Along with the healing, I learned a lot about myself and my need for other people. Thank you for connecting me to humanity again.

Gratefully, Cheryl R.
P.S I love you Brady!

On the form when I got there, I said I was somewhat stressed. I was excited to become not stressed. I loved the whole experience and people and I looked forward to each day. Plus, I had an awesome roommate!

Erin Q.

The camp was beautiful, facilities were nice, classes were interesting, fun, and full of helpful information. Fellow Vets were polite and caring. Loved working with horses! Thank you!

Devin H.

Great environment to relax and learn new ways to deal with PTSD issues. I really enjoyed the activities as well as meeting other Vets. I will absolutely recommend Project New Hope to other Vets!

Michael B.

I want to say the staff and location was tremendous! I have learned to work on communications with my significant other. I would suggest this program to any Veteran in need of guidance. Great job, thank you very much for doing what you do. Have a great year.

Gregory L.

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Speaker:

1. Jennifer Foxworthy was fabulous and presented some new ideas and prospective
2. Jennifer was fabulous, knowledgeable, compassionate, dynamic and so well received by our group
3. Jennifer was great, she was very relatable and was down to earth. I will take and use, share the resources.
4. Jennifer will become a friend
5. Project New Hope Inc. healing reaches way beyond the participants. This also helps our gamily and friends as we have more tools to use.
6. Donna, Mrs. Betty and Anne were amazing and well organized
7. Everyone was so welcoming and supportive. I want to come back next year
8. Donna & Anne are to be commended for the hours that go into preparation and follow through and their friendship to all the attendees
9. Thank you, to all the PNH staff.
10. The benefits of this program are lifting those persons who are primary caregivers out of isolation and brings power and strength through connection.
11. This was the best decision I made to come to the retreat. Not only did I learn new tools to use at home, but I came out with a band of sisters for support and friends.
12. Extremely grateful for the activities at Oceanwood, the Equine program, boating and fishing was fun stuff.
13. At least 2 of the attendees said that PNH saved their lives.
14. It was nice to be close to town with some time to walk to stores and beach.
15. I found the staff to be extremely kind, helpful and friendly.
16. The Art workshop was great, and I really loved the mindfulness presentation
17. Thanks yawl, you’re providing such a valuable service for us and our Vets.
18. You’re amazing and you’re saving and changing lives of so many.
19. Nice to have a variety of activities that attendees may choose to do
20. Loved Reflexology, Donna is awesome
21. PNH is amazing
22. It was great and relaxing
23. I have felt very pampered this week
24. I have felt included even though I am married to a Vietnam Vet.
25. The thoughtful consideration has fed my heart and soul. Thank you
26. You guys were tops.
27. It was amazing to meet others like me. Although we all had different responsibilities and experiences as Caregivers, we became an unstoppable mix of strong and beautiful humans.
28. Well done. This was a phenomenal mix of activities and time to collaborate with peers.

Oceanwood & Food Services & Equine program:

Food was awesome

The Kitchen staff has been great

Jen was so passionate and helpful

The Vegan food was beyond Superb, they should start a vegan restaurant or café.

The food was awesome, amazing and delicious

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Thank you for the variety of things to do. All was awesome. Lyndsey is amazing. May was great. The art was awesome. Nutrition so good! And the reflexology – oh my. The grounds are beautiful. Kayaking was a blast. Staff is wonderful. Chef. Great food. Participants were a delight. The 1^st night was stressful but after I got up I enjoyed the day so much I will definitely come back. -JR

I had a wonderful time at this retreat. I enjoyed receiving alternative therapy i.e. reflexology and acupuncture. I enjoyed talking with the hosts of this retreat and truly felt welcomed at this retreat. I look forward to attending more retreats in the future. I enjoyed kayaking and singing as well. I also enjoyed the accommodations at this retreat. I would recommend this retreat to other Veterans and future retreats! Thank you all! -KO

You are an amazing group of people. Thank you for your dedication to Veterans and your selfless service. Thanks also to Lindsay for taking her weekend to help those of us who need guidance with such a sensitive topic. Thanks again! – JLC

This was a great opportunity to calm things down and try to work through issues we all have. It’s hard to take time in my daily routine. Project New Hope was a great experience. The people were loving and friendly. The setting was relaxed and uplifting. Knowledgeable with PTSD, depression, and sexual abuse. The facility was awesome, and the food was also excellent. I would recommend and will recommend this retreat to all Veterans. I look forward to more Project New Hope events. I have made some great friends. I tend to isolate myself from people. This wasn’t an issue. I felt like I was accepted as family. What an awesome experience I had this weekend. I am so grateful for being here. Thank you! -WM

This retreat was a transformative experience for me. Learning from other Veterans about their trauma gives me a heightened awareness of other concerns I can bring to my work. Thank you. -MH

This has been a very relaxing retreat while I was here. It was a getaway that was well needed, and I would do it again. -CS

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– The Retreats are great. Keep it going please with gratitude.

– I would like to say a very special thank you and deeply expressed appreciation for Donna and Bill.

– I can really say that I have never experienced anything like this before. I believe there are Veterans in Arkansas that would love the hospitality that you have given to me (personally) and other women Veterans Bill & Donna, Thank you! You are both amazing and your vision and efforts for our fellow Veterans are awesome. Thank you for caring for us.

– This is the first time that I have been to a retreat. It is refreshing to be able to have other women to share with.

– Bill & Donna, thank you for changing the trajectory of my life.

– Thank you, Donna & Bill. I really appreciate your kindness, acceptance and good will, this was the best time I had for me in a long time!

– Donna is the best!!

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