One fateful night in 2012 a group of friends gathered around a campfire to enjoy some camaraderie and beverages. They talked about the beautiful wilderness surrounding them. They discussed what an honor it was to live in an area that’s home to so many veterans. They expressed what a shame it was that there wasn’t a spot nearby for vets to get together.
“What if we could build a community for vets to come together, out here in the wilderness?”
The idea spread like wildfire. Community members, business owners, and the local government quickly got behind it. A coalition of veterans and civilians came together to make the dream real.
They found a location: a beautiful, secluded piece of Wisconsin wilderness.
They agreed on a mission: create a calming wilderness immersion for veterans to return, rest, and renew among a welcoming community.
And then it was off to the races!