Our retreats are run by Board-Certified Music Therapists and incorporate mindfulness, self-expression, and therapeutic songwriting with professional songwriters — plus, the gift of a guitar to learn new coping skills.
of military veterans are diagnosed with PTSD
of women in the military reported sexual assault while in the military.
have experienced sexual harassment while serving in the military.
Our approach helps people identify triggers, learn coping skills for self-regulation, and reframe lived experiences.
Music Therapy Retreats utilizes music therapy “best practices,” including goal setting, mindfulness, songwriting experiences with professional songwriters, and adapted guitar instruction.
Each participant engages in 4 group sessions and 2 individual sessions over the course of the retreat.
As part of the Retreat experience, each veteran receives a brand-new Breedlove Guitar which they use to work on physiological and psychological skills through playing and writing their own music.
Our Retreats help veterans transform their lives, which also benefits their families, care givers, and communities. Continuing opportunities in guitar instruction and songwriting are also provided to each veteran through partnerships with organizations across the United States.
There are a myriad of benefits to music therapy services that bolster recovery, rehabilitation, and resilience for military and Veteran populations across treatment domains:
We also conduct continuous program evaluation and collect outcome measures through self-survey PTSD scales and SPECT brain imaging, which helps further our research efforts.
in veterans’ experiences of upsetting memories six or more times/week.
in experiencing physical reactions four or more times/week.
in symptomatic situations interfering in everyday life.
*according to a 2019 attendee self-survey and 2020 attendee cognitive assessment
We hold Retreats all across the country. Retreats have been held in Nashville, Atlanta, Maryland, Massachusetts, and Aspen.
Our model is to serve veterans where they live — because we believe that our attendees should be able to return to their typical environment each night after the retreat programming is completed.
We partner with local non-profit organizations to identity people with the highest need in the local area. Since we are not an overnight retreat program, we do not provide lodging or transportation.
We are expanding retreat locations! Are you interested in hosting? Please contact us to learn more.
March 7-8, 2026
Haven for Hope with Veterans — San Antonio, TX
May 15–17, 2026
Soldner Center — Aspen, CO
May 22–24, 2026
Holly Springs Community Center — Holly Springs, NC
May 29–31, 2026
Amy Grant’s Farm — Franklin, TN
June 1–3, 2026
Amy Grant’s Farm — Franklin, TN
June 5–7, 2026
Amy Grant’s Farm — Franklin, TN
June 12–14, 2026
Drury University — Springfield, MO
July 17–19, 2026
Windwalkers Ranch — Carbondale, CO
August 21–23, 2026
Rolling Ridge — North Andover, MA
October 2–4, 2026
Amy Grant’s Farm — Franklin, TN
October 5–7, 2026
Amy Grant’s Farm — Franklin, TN
October 9–11, 2026
Amy Grant’s Farm — Franklin, TN
November 6–8, 2026
Grand Mesa Arts Center — Cedaredge, CO
November 6–8, 2026
Eagle Ranch — Flowery Branch, GA
Typically, we partner with local and national organizations to identify people in highest need and best matched to participate in our music therapy Retreats.
Specifically, if you are a Wounded Warrior Project alumni, contact your representative to request attending an existing Retreat and/or have a Retreat brought to your area.
Space at each retreat is limited to create an intimate, safe environment. Contact us to learn more.
April 25–27, 2025
Amy Grant & Vince Gill’s Farm — Nashville, TN
In Partnership with Thistle Farms
April 28–30, 2025
Amy Grant & Vince Gill’s Farm — Nashville, TN
For Veterans
May 30–June 1, 2025
Holly Springs Cultural Center — Holly Springs, NC
For Veterans
June 6–8, 2025
Drury University Center for Music Therapy and Wellness — Springfield, MO
In Partnership with Drury University
July 18–20, 2025
WindWalkers Ranch — Carbondale, CO
For Veterans
August 22–24, 2025
Rolling Ridge Conference Center — North Andover, MA
For Veterans
October 6–8, 2025
Amy Grant & Vince Gill’s Farm — Nashville, TN
For Veterans
October 10–12, 2025
Amy Grant & Vince Gill’s Farm — Nashville, TN
In Partnership with Thistle Farms
November 7–9, 2025
Grand Mesa Arts & Events Center — Cedaredge, CO
For Veterans
November 14–16, 2025
Eagle Ranch — Flowery Branch, GA
For Veterans
April 12–14, 2024
Marriott Hotel — San Antonio, TX
In Partnership with Wounded Warrior
May 3–5, 2024
Holly Springs Cultural Center — Holly Springs, NC
For Veterans
May 20–22, 2024
Amy Grant & Vince Gill’s Farm — Nashville, TN
For Veterans
May 24–26, 2024
Amy Grant & Vince Gill’s Farm — Nashville, TN
In Partnership with Thistle Farms
May 31–June 2, 2024
Drury University Center for Music Therapy and Wellness — Springfield, MO
For Veterans
July 19–21, 2024
WindWalkers Ranch — Carbondale, CO
Bob Cook Retreat for Veterans
August 23–25, 2024
Rolling Ridge Conference Center — North Andover, MA
Jordan Snow Retreat for Veterans
October 7–9, 2024
Amy Grant & Vince Gill’s Farm — Nashville, TN
For Veterans
October 11–13, 2024
Amy Grant & Vince Gill’s Farm — Nashville, TN
In Partnership with Thistle Farms
November 1–3, 2024
The Barn at The Jenny Doyle Group — Milton, GA
For Veterans
May 5–7, 2023
Holly Springs Cultural Center — Holly Springs, NC
For Veterans
May 8–10, 2023
Amy Grant & Vince Gill’s Farm — Nashville, TN
For Veterans
May 12–14, 2023
Amy Grant & Vince Gill’s Farm — Nashville, TN
In Partnership with Thistle Farms
June 5–7, 2023
Drury University Center for Music Therapy and Wellness — Springfield, MO
For Veterans
June 9–11, 2023
Drury University Center for Music Therapy and Wellness — Springfield, MO
For Veterans
July 28–30, 2023
WindWalkers Ranch — Carbondale, CO
Bob Cook Retreat for Veterans
August 21–23, 2023
Rolling Ridge Conference Center — North Andover, MA
For Veterans
August 25–27, 2023
Rolling Ridge Conference Center — North Andover, MA
Jordan Snow Retreat for Veterans
October 9–11, 2023
Amy Grant & Vince Gill’s Farm — Nashville, TN
For Veterans
October 13–15, 2023
Amy Grant & Vince Gill’s Farm — Nashville, TN
In Partnership with Thistle Farms
November 3–5, 2023
Preston Ridge Community Center — Alpharetta, GA
For Veterans
November 6–8, 2023
Preston Ridge Community Center — Alpharetta, GA
For Veterans
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