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Enchanted Rock

July 11, 2025July 28, 2025
by dottietheadmin

This event is for active duty SRU patients in treatment or transition. It will take place at Enchanted Rock Wildlife area. It is one of the warrior’s favorite places in this area. Light breakfast snacks will be provided when participants arrive. They are on their own to hike the rock, explore the caves or hike around the rock. Those who are unable to hike can just enjoy the beauty of God’s creation and bird watch. Climbing Enchanted Rock works up an appetite so following the hike everyone will meet for lunch.

Interested in participating? Contact Chaplain Hatcher, Fort Sam Houston SRU, or your unit leader. Attendance is limited to 20.

Medically retired veterans are welcome to fill out the form above to let us know you want to attend. However, active-duty personnel have priority so you will be wait listed and notified whether there is a vacant spot or cancellation.

Day Event

Team Building 9/19/2024

October 3, 2024October 3, 2024
by dottietheadmin

Cadre and staff from Fort Cavazos went to Krause Springs, Spicewood, TX for a Team Building class. Attendees work with the wounded, injured and ill patients in treatment and/or transition. They help with the soldier’s meds, make sure they get to their appointments and many other things the patient requires. In other words, they “walk with the patient” during their recovery therefore experiencing some of the same emotions as their patient in addition to the stress of their responsibilities. This leads to compassion burn out.

This day was designed to give the attendees a break from the everyday stress by learning ways to relax and work better with each other thus reducing their stress and anxiety which in turn means providing better care to their patients. The chaplain arranged for a professional life coach to show the soldiers different techniques for calming their emotions. She also led them in exercises demonstrating how to improve their working as a team.

When the morning sessions were completed, everyone enjoyed a delicious lunch from Opie’s BBQ and homemade cookies provided by the Ephraim Andrews chapter of DAR. After lunch attendees were free to go enjoy the pool, hike some of the trails, fish or just hang out enjoying the beautiful area.

Thanks to our photographer, David Roberts for being there and taking pictures. Photos can be viewed and downloaded from either of the following links Photos – Wounded Warriors at Nebo (wwnebo.org)

or Zenfolio | Dave Roberts | Krause 2024 09

Team Building

September 5, 2024September 6, 2024
by dottietheadmin

This event is designed for cadre members attending patients at Fort Cavazos. This is a team building event that will be led by Chaplain Gualiva. If interested in attending or want more information, please contact Chaplain Gualiva or your Unit Leader.

Transportation will be provided by Fort Cavazos. Lunch will be provided by Wounded Warriors at Nebo.

Day Event

Cool and Cloudy

October 16, 2023October 16, 2023
by dottietheadmin

Thursday, 10 October 2023, was in the mid 60s and partly cloudy when the 9 soldiers arrived at Enchanted Rock. Chaplain Hatcher from the Soldier Recovery Unit (SRU) at Fort Sam Houston had brought patients from the SRU for a day of play on the “Rock”. Getting them away from the stress they face everyday.

They were met at the Enchanted Rock pavilion by Sharon Massey and Brenda Novian who had brought lots of breakfast items, fruit, cookies, etc. All made the hike to the summit most with a stop to enjoy the views or rest now and then.

Everyone worked up an appetite, so when all were back at the pavilion, they headed to Hondo’s on Main for lunch. By then the sun had broken through warming it up slightly. During lunch there was lots of conversation sharing experiences. For desert Sharon suggested ice cream at Clear River Ice Cream, Bakery & Deli. About half said they were too full but the others were game. When all was said and done, everyone got either ice cream or pastry.

Wounded Warriors at Nebo sends a special thanks for the homemade cookies made by members of the Ephraim Andrews chapter of the DAR. There wasn’t one left! What the soldiers didn’t eat at the park they took for a snack on the way back to San Antonio. We also thank Hondo’s who always makes us feel welcome and gives us a break on the cost.

The soldiers were gracious enough to share photos with us. They can be viewed by following this link https://wwnebo.org/photos

Fly Fishing Workshop

October 8, 2023
by dottietheadmin

Healing Waters and Wounded Warriors at Nebo are teaming up to provide a two day Fly Fishing Workshop. Warriors will arrive at the VFW in Fredericksburg by 9am on Tuesday, November 7th. There they will be taught how to tie flies after which they will enjoy lunch. Later they will practice casting. Dinner will be provided that evening. On Wednesday, November 8th after breakfast at the hotel they will go fishing (location to be determined).

THIS IS A CATCH AND RELEASE EVENT.

R & R

R & R 5-7 May 2023

May 11, 2023May 11, 2023
by dottietheadmin

On Friday, 5 May, eleven (11) families arrived in Fredericksburg ready for a weekend of fun. As they arrived they checked into the Inn on Baron’s Creek. Later they all gathered at Holy Ghost Lutheran Church for Dinner and to get to know each other. During orientation they were provided with a list of things available to do during the weekend including places waiving admission. The weekend was warm enough that the pool was inviting and well used in addition to exploring some of the historical buildings and other sights on main street. Saturday was another beautiful day. We got to see most of the families at Gattis for lunch (the kids got $10 game tickets) and everyone ate until they couldn’t eat anymore. Later that evening Bethany Lutheran Church hosted dinner which was followed by Bingo. Everyone had a good time playing and seeing what prize they would get.

Thanks to all the volunteers who helped make this weekend possible! We especially thank both Holy Ghost Lutheran and Bethany Lutheran for hosting and providing delicious meals in addition to visiting with the guests making them feel welcome. As always, the Inn on Baron’s Creek took good care of our guests.

Once again God provided a beautiful weekend and safe travels.

Photos from the weekend can be viewed by clicking on Photos at the top of the page and selecting the album titled R&R May 5-7, 2023.

Family R&R

October 12, 2022October 17, 2022
by dottietheadmin

This is a very unstructured event. Participants will be on their own to ‘do their own thing’ except for meals. Space is limited to 15 families (a family may be a couple with or without children or a single person).

Among entertainment opportunities to be provided are admission to the movies, admission to the Musuem of the Pacific War and the Pioneer Museum. There is always live music at many places along main street.

Attendees will check into their hotel after 3pm on Friday where reservations in their names will be waiting. Then everyone will gather for dinner at 5:30pm. On Saturday we will meet for lunch and dinner.

Participants are encouraged to attend a local church. Locations and worship times will be provided.

More details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Cooking from Scratch

October 12, 2022October 12, 2022
by dottietheadmin

Participants will be led by a professionally trained chef in creating a delicious meal (yes, you get to eat it).

Space is limited to 10 – 15 participants.

We are still working with the Chaplain to determine the date.

Both date and venue will be announced as soon as available.

March Day Event – TBD

October 10, 2022October 12, 2022
by dottietheadmin

This will be an event where warriors (all military branches) gather for several hours of fun and relaxation. Prior events have included visiting Natural Caverns, Hiking Enchanted Rock, Fishing, Spa Day.

Attendance is limited to 15.

Details including the correct date will be posted as soon as available.

Couples Retreat

October 10, 2022October 14, 2022
by dottietheadmin

This will be a retreat in Fredericksburg, TX led by Chaplain Alex. Food and Lodging will be provided.

Participants will arrive and check into their hotel after 3pm on the 3rd. There will be reservations in each participant’s name. Dinner will be served at 6pm followed by the Chaplain’s first session. Saturday, after breakfast at the hotel, participants will assemble in a conference room with Chaplain Alex to continue their discussions. After lunch participants are free to explore Fredericksburg or simply relax until dinner which will be served at 6pm.

Entertainment opportunities available include free admission to Fredericksburg’s movie theater, Museum of the Pacific War and Pioneer Museum.

You are eligible to attend if you are assigned to the SRU (or equivalent for the Marines, Navy & Air Force) and are in treatment or transition. Space is limited to 15 couples. Sign up through Chaplain Alex (503) 261-3757 or your Unit Leader.

Further Details will follow as they become available.