Falling Waters Wilderness Adventure Farm

04/10/2024

We are proud to be working out a partnership to host veteran bear, deer & turkey hunts at our farm.

Thanks to Veteran Athletes United and Freedom Hunters!

Hunting season for nearly all game species opens in the fall. Read on for season start dates, regulations, youth & apprentice opportunities, and more!

06/09/2024

We are a 501 (c)(3) charitable organization known as the Alleghany Highlands Veterans Collective. We operate Healing Waters Inn and Falling Water Farm - a wilderness adventure farm which will host our outdoor recreation & wellness programs.

We serve our Veterans and their families of any era through outdoor recreation such as archery, biking, kayaking, hiking, hatchet throwing, camping, hunting, fishing and sporting events as a base for our outdoor Therapy programs. We focus on group events, as we have a firm belief that true healing will take place in a community of those of us that have experienced the struggles and sacrifices of serving our country.

Businesses or individuals are welcome to contact us to help with events and be a part of the community!

02/05/2024

Some of our programs at the farm include:

The Veterans Healing Gardens - an organic orchard and accessible grown for veterans by veterans. We invite veterans to participate in growing organic fruits & vegetables, harvesting our crops and learning about healthy meal-planning, healthy cooking, canning and preserving.

Nature-based Therapeutic programs such as Forest-bathing, foraging for medicinal herbs, art therapy, music therapy, energy therapy, sound therapy, canine & equine therapy.

We are partnering with local business and other non-profits to enhance the mental, emotional and physical well-being of Veterans and their families.

Stay tuned for coming soon events and workshops offered throughout the year

01/05/2024

Free online relaxation & wellness resources for veterans

The VA offers many different resources for Veterans. These resources can be used anytime. Whether you need to pause to take a deep breath or refocus your thoughts.

01/05/2024

Rural Vets are you tired of driving to wellness programs? Why not try free online programs & Groups from the VA:

Find Flow & Relief with Qi Gong and Tai Chi - Online

Wednesday, May 8th at 7:30 pm Eastern / 6:30 pm Central / 5:30 pm Mountain / 4:30 pm Pacific for our next 90-minute event.

Register here:

Join us on Wednesday, May 8th at 7:30 pm Eastern / 6:30 pm Central / 5:30 pm Mountain / 4:30 pm Pacific for our next 90-minute event.  Join us for an introduction to Qi Gong and Tai chi movements, with Kirsten Benson.  Both Qi...

01/05/2024

In the coming months, we will start hosting some fundraising foodie events to raise money for an event center at the farm to host our wellness programs & weekends. Here is a brief sampling of what’s coming soon:

Oktoberfest brats & brews, wiener dog races and German auto show

Columbus Day spaghetti dinner

Veterans Day BBQ

Memorial Day picnic & golf scramble

01/05/2024

Veterans of Augusta, Alleghany, Bath & Botetourt Counties. We are establishing our farm as a recreation and wellness center for veterans. We serve all veterans but priority is given to disbled, chronically ill and veteran cancer survivors. We will be providing physical health and wellness workshops and activities as well as fundraising events to develop the park to include hot cold springs, relaxation areas and an event center to host activities. If you are an area veteran or business that would like to help us clear accessible trails, construct decks, fire pits and wood-fired saunas and natural pools please get in touch. Other projects we need help with include: constructing a raised-bed wheelchair accessible garden, tending to the micro-orchard, rehabilitating an old cottage to serve as our farm-to-veteran organic food pantry and renovating the old fire tower.

01/05/2024

Area veterans, I have received a small grant from Move United to establish an annual veteran's fitness group. If you would like to get out with other veterans for walks, treks, hikes, biking - than contact me. we will meet weekly on Sunday evenings for a 1-hour walk/talk. The first 5 participants will be joining me for a monthly float at the warm springs pools. All participants will receive a walking stick and hydration pack. We will explore the surrounding forest and mountain trails followed by a dip in the area mineral springs. light refreshments provided.

Contact Noelle at 703-338-1916 or noelle.corley@gmail.com

01/05/2024

Area veterans we will offer a wellness weekend once a month at the farm including an accupuncturist, massage therapist, sound bath sessions, forest bathing, mineral springs soak (and use of the wood-fired sauna and spas when we are able to construct them). Other wellness activities will include mindfulness, meditation and yoga. We anticipate starting late summer. These weekends will be funded by WWP and I encourage you to sign-up as an "alumni" to receive event information to register for our wellness weekends.
Go to: www.woundedwarriorproject.org/programs ti register and watch the weekly newsletter for activities at "Falling Waters Farm" in Hot Springs

Wounded Warrior Project provides free veteran assistance programs that will help you take the next steps in your life.

26/12/2022

25/12/2022

We are thrilled to have partnered with Let's Roam and Adventures from Scratch who will provide us with fun outdoor activities including digitally guided Scavenger Hunts and more. Each adventure is designed to help you explore, laugh, discover, and connect. Memory making at its funnest!

Scavenger Hunts by Let's Roam
https://www.letsroam.com

Let's Roam has Scavenger hunts and activities help you explore the world and connect with others.

15/12/2022

Seeking help for Stewardship projects to prepare the retreat to open this year to the public….

Help needed:

-brush clearing
-trailwork
-constructing forest shelters
-putting up tree hammocks
-Renovating the forestry tower
-constructing serenity decks overlooking the waterfalls
-creating tranquil respite areas along the trails
- building glamping shelter areas
- building campfire/bonfire areas
- donations of lumber and other building materials for shelters, decks, rustic cabins, walkways, piers, decks…
( all donations are to a tax exempt 501c3 charity and qualify you for tax benefits)

Contact l: Noelle at noelle.corley@gmail.com