Veteran Spouse Network

Our group has now been able to host three veteran spouse volunteer trainings and two veteran couple retreats at The 1687 Foundation Retreat Program ranch, and we already have another on the books for next year!

If that doesn’t tell you how much we love it there, I don’t know what will. The amazing staff at the 1687 Foundation make coordinating these retreat weekends nearly effortless and the generosity of this organization is unmatched. Due to the associated costs of hosting events like these, we would have never been able to offer our veteran spouses and couples such an incredible experience without that generosity.

The staff at the ranch are so warm and welcoming, going above and beyond to ensure the most enjoyable and relaxing experience for not only our participants, but for us as staff! When we were unable to host in-person events due to the pandemic, I did not realize how much I missed the ranch until we came back this year. It was like coming home, and that is due to the amazing staff who make these retreats possible. We can’t wait to come back!

Hannah O'Brien

Program Manager

Veteran Spouse Network - The University of Texas at Austin