About our Southwest Florida Retreats
Connection
Each retreat is designed to have roughly 3-5 families (depending on each family size) stay at Smith Acres for either 3 or 6 nights. Throughout each visit, all transportation, meals, and planned extracurricular activities will be covered for all guests. Keeping it small and quaint allows each family to enjoy their personal space at the farm while still connecting with other Warrior families and creating bonds that’ll last a lifetime.
Experience
Throughout each retreat, experiences will be scheduled for whomever wishes to participate. We don’t create a “mandatory fun” experience, but instead have a selection of activities with no pressures to participate. These activities may include: Fishing, Kayaking, Paddleboarding, Yoga, Meditation, Airboat Rides, Beach Day, Campfires, Cookouts, Waterpark, Horseback Riding, Four-Wheeling, Scuba Diving, Golfing, Boat/Dolphin Tours, and much more!
Accomodations are made at the Smith Acres Homestead, which sits on a bit over 7 acres and currently has cows, miniature horses, dogs, bunny, cats, bees & a the Smith Family of 6.
Serve
We serve those who do or have served and live with PTS(D) and or TBI’s. We are a trained team of caring professionals, service members, family members and supporters that wish for these families to have a few days of relaxation and maybe the possibility of activating their parasympathetic nervous systems. (Rest & Digest)
When & How?
Female Veteran Retreat Agenda
Location: The Barn at Smith Acres, Fort Myers, Florida
Dates: Thursday, March 12 – Sunday, March 15, 2026
Thursday, March 12, 2026
Welcome Day
• 4:00PM: Grand Arrival & Check-In
• Welcome drink
• Receive personalized itineraries, tour & accommodation info.
• 6:30 PM: Barbecue Dinner by the Fire Pit
• Menu: Slow-smoked meats, pasta salad, fresh garden veggies, fresh bread & desserts.
• Icebreaker activities: “Two Truths and a Lie” and “Babbling.”
•. Make a trucker hat
• Spotify for Music
• 8:30–9:30 PM: Stargazing, Snuggles & S’mores
• Enjoy telescopes set up for stargazing by the fire pit.
• Gourmet s’mores kits provided with chocolate and marshmallows.
•. Animals available to snuggle
Friday, March 13, 2026
Theme: Country Girl!
• 6:30-8:30 AM: Feed the Animals & Chores
• 8:30–9:00 AM: Country Breakfast
• Freshly prepared meats and eggs from the property, biscuits and gravy, fruit
• 9:30–10:15 AM: Morning Yoga Session; Yoga Nidra followed by Sun Salutations.
• 10:15–10:45 AM: Ice Plunge Activity
• 11:15 AM–1:00 PM: Equine Therapy
• Guided activities with horses and livestock to build trust and communication.
• 1:00–1:30 PM: Lunch
• Seasonal salads, Pizza
• 1:30–4:00 PM: Trail Rides at NFS Ranch & Shopping at MaryLou’s
• 4:00-5:30: Free Time
•. 5:30–6:00 PM: Feed Animals (Optional)
• 6:30 PM: Barbecue Dinner by the Fire Pit - THEME: Country Nights
• Menu: Grilled steaks, ribs, shrimp, garlic potatoes, asparagus, and dessert.
• Live Music (7/8-10p): Taylor performing country, bluegrass & requests.
• 8:00–10:00 PM: Game Night w/ Trivia & Bull Riding .
Saturday, March 14, 2026
Theme: Rediscovering Yourself- R&R
• 8:00–8:45 AM: Country Breakfast
• Pancakes, bacon, sausage, fresh fruit, and farm-to-table smoothies.
• 9:00–10:30 AM: Yoga Nidra + EMDR on the River Dock.
• 11:00–3:00 PM Boat Day with Pub Subs *Laura offered Van!
• 3:30–6:30 PM: Free Time
• Options: Relax, explore property, nap, shop, massage or facial
• Dinner Attire - PJ’s!
• 6:30–8:00 PM: Create-Your-Own Sushi Dinner w/ Chef Scott.
• 8:30–9:30/10 PM: Pino & Piano on the Patio in PJ’s
• Josee on the Piano by the fireplace on the patio.
• Supplies available to make a vision board or paint
Sunday, February 16, 2025 – Farewell
• 6:30–7:00 AM: Feed the Animals (Optional)
• 7:00–8:00 AM: Sunrise Church Service on the farm
• 8:00–9:00 AM: Farewell Country Breakfast
• Fresh fruit, homemade bagels, breakfast casserole, and bacon.
• 9:00–10:00 AM: Closing Session; “Rock, Stick, Leaf” activity.
• 10:00 AM: Departures - See ya
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