FOR MORE INFO, CONTACT: Stacy Bannerman 541-646-0220

Sanctuary One at Double Oak Farm (formerly the Oregon Animal Sanctuary in Medford, OR) will launch a series of Sanctuary Weekends for veterans and military family members this fall. The first retreat is scheduled for October 23-26, and will provide an all-expenses-paid retreat for wives of combat veterans. These women are the main providers of nonprofessional care for the veteran, and are at particularly high risk for harm both physical and psychological the caregiver.

Among military spouses, 40% believed their mental health was hurt by their husband’s or wife’s service overseas, according to a recent survey by the American Psychiatric Association.

The retreat is co-facilitated by military wives and family members, and will include: outdoor activities at the 55-acre Double Oak Farm in the Applegate Valley; lodging at the Applegate River House; a chance to meet, connect with, and learn from other wives of combat veterans; yoga and meditation with Tina Tonkin of The Chi Room; and more.

The Sanctuary Weekend is an innovative, grassroots, community-based retreat that will provide respite, eco-therapy, and peer support to improve stress management, and promote healing and wellness in a nurturing, supportive environment.

For more information, please call: Stacey at 541-646-0220