A heartfelt thank you goes out to our dedicated veterans, battle buddies, and the incredible team at Trinity Equestrian Center, including all the volunteers and staff. We sincerely thank Dr. Mary Landwehr from the Sunrise Family Care Clinic, Shannon Hough and the Shields of Sisters team, and Megan Haag from Sunnyside Dreams Farm. We are so grateful for the hardworking WDVA team members, including those from the Wisconsin Veterans Museum, the WDVA Veterans Outreach and Recovery (VORP) Staff, the in-house photographer, and the Wisconsin Tribal Women Veterans. Your collective efforts have made the WDVA 2025 Annual Women Veterans Retreat a truly memorable experience.
Please mark your calendars for the 2026 ” Senses of Strength: A Journey of Healing and Connection” WDVA Annual Women Veterans Retreat on June 12 & 13, 2026.
We’re excited to share that over 1000 beautiful moments from this weekend’s event can be viewed at: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjChBhX. Thank you all for being part of this journey together.
SAVE THE DATE!
WDVA 2026 Women Veterans Retreat! Join us starting Friday, June 12, 2026, at 2:00 PM and Saturday, June 13, 2026, for a transformative two-day retreat concluding Saturday, June 13, at 3:00 PM. This is your moment to relax and rejuvenate, participate in empowering workshops, embrace invigorating outdoor activities, and connect deeply with fellow veterans. Prioritize your well-being and immerse yourself in a nurturing, supportive community.

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The June 2025 retreat photo album can be found by clicking here.