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Willing Warriors Retreat Expands; Over 2,300 Served

The Willing Warriors Retreat houses offer cost-free stays and other non-medical programs that positively affect the recovery of wounded, ill, and injured service members and Veterans. The third house, the Grand Lodge, has six bedrooms, two of them ADA compliant. The increase in capacity will allow the retreat to help more warriors with additional programs.

Each of the three houses has a gourmet kitchen, the largest of which is 554 square feet and located in the grand lodge.

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