Therapeutic Retreats
Dedicated time and space for connection, restoration, growth, and healing.
Couples Retreats
Operation Healing Forces offers week-long therapeutic retreats for Special Operations Forces (SOF) couples. These intimate experiences provide a confidential, mentally and physically safe space where couples can connect with peers, heal from the invisible wounds of service, and strengthen their resilience together.
About our Retreats
- Hosted at donated homes or resort properties across the globe
- Limited to 4–5 couples per retreat for a personalized experience
- Private bedrooms and bathrooms for each couple
- All travel, meals, and activities fully covered by generous donors
- Led by a retired SOF veteran who understands the unique lifestyle
Caregiver Retreats
In addition to “Creating Bonds that Cure” between SOF couples, OHF understands that those who stand beside our service members also need opportunities to connect and lift each other up.
These individuals have courageously shouldered many burdens, often raising families alone while pursuing their own careers and personal aspirations.
At Operation Healing Forces, our Caregiver Retreats provide much-needed respite for the unsung heroes behind our Special Operations Forces—spouses, life partners, and caregivers. These retreats offer a safe and confidential space for deep renewal and connection.
By bonding with fellow caregivers who understand the unique challenges and joys of their role, attendees can build lasting friendships and find solace in shared experiences. Through a variety of activities, including yoga, meditation, and nature therapy, caregivers can recharge and return to their daily lives with renewed energy and a strengthened support network.
Our Guiding Principles
Reintegration
OHF helps the SOF wounded couple to reintegrate with each other.
In addition, many veterans and their partners have often discovered an ability to heal from within and reconnect with what’s good in life as they share experiences, information, and interact with other SOF operators and their spouses who have undergone similar difficult circumstances.
Rehabilitation
Many SOF wounded return from the battlefield not only with physical wounds but also with unseen wounds. When a warrior is wounded, it’s not just the service member but also the family who is injured. Too often the family gets caught in a cycle of repeated deployments, hospitals, physical therapy, rehabilitation and unit mission demands to the detriment of the family.
Resiliency
OHF presents a program that saves marriages and boosts resiliency and well being.
The program creates strong, positive memories for the couple to heal wounds, repair relationships, build resiliency, save couples from past trauma, and also strengthen bonds for future continued service in America’s military or as veterans in civilian society.
Global Retreat Destinations
Frequently Asked Questions About Our Retreats
How can I apply for a retreat?
Applications can be submitted through the forms found on our website. Each application is reviewed carefully, and participants are selected based on eligibility and need. Please include all required documents to speed the verification process. View the Couples Retreat application form HERE. View the Caregiver Retreat application form HERE.
What costs are covered?
OHF covers most expenses related to retreat participation, including travel, lodging, meals, and program activities. Participants are typically only responsible for personal items or incidental costs.
WHO CAN ATTEND RETREATS?
OHF's therapeutic couples retreat is open to active-duty or retired SOF service members and their spouse or life-partner. OHF's therapeutic couples retreat is open to the spouse, life-partner, or caregiver of the active-duty or retired SOF service member. At this time, our retreats are designed for adults and do not include accommodations for children.
Are retreats confidential?
Yes. Confidentiality is central to OHF’s programs. Participants are encouraged to share openly without fear of judgment, and no information is shared outside the retreat environment without consent. Photos are typically shared with homeowners and may be used in marketing materials with permission.
How often can I attend a retreat?
While retreat participants attend once, ongoing support is offered through our alumni network, virtual programs, and resources. Special circumstances may allow for additional participation.
What should I expect during a retreat?
Retreats combine organic participant lead discussions, wellness activities, and opportunities to connect with their own spouses as well as others who share similar experiences. The goal is to provide space for healing, reconnection, and resilience.
