Empowering women veterans through nature

Created by women veterans for women veterans

Mission:

To create safe spaces in nature where women veterans, inclusive of their backgrounds and abilities, can connect with nature, themselves and each other

Vision:

Women veterans living empowered, joyful lives—supported by sisterhood, connected to nature, and celebrating their strengths together.

Our Values:

  • Inclusivity: We are committed to fostering a welcoming and supportive community where all women veterans feel seen, heard, and valued. We honor the diverse strengths and sacrifices of women veterans of all abilities, ages, races, religions, national origins, and sexual identities.

  • Empowerment: We are dedicated to uplifting and empowering women veterans, creating safe spaces where they can grow, heal, and rediscover joy. Through meaningful experiences and unwavering support, we help them build a life filled with purpose and well-being.

  • Community: At the heart of everything we do is a community built on trust, belonging, and the unshakable bond of sisterhood. Together, we create a space where women veterans can heal, grow, and find strength in one another, knowing they are never alone.

Growth, Healing, and Inclusion

“When I first heard about The Vet Space, I didn’t think it was for me. I thought veteran events were for the guys, or maybe for younger women. But when I showed up, I realized—I belonged here.” ~ Tracy C.

At The Vet Space, moments like this happen again and again. Our women-only, low- to no-cost outings are intentionally designed so women veterans—including those living with disabilities—can access the restorative power of nature in safe, welcoming spaces.

  • We save lives. With suicide rates among women veterans more than double those of non-veteran women (VA Suicide Prevention Office), our hikes, paddles, and retreats provide more than recreation—they are lifelines. Nature and community combine to combat isolation, offering purpose, connection, and hope.

  • We grow sisterhood. For many, our programs are the first time they’ve joined a veteran-only space just for women. Around campfires and along trails, laughter, stories, and support build bonds that last long after the event ends.

  • We nurture wellness. From adaptive sports to waterfall hikes to immersive retreats, our outings reduce stress, strengthen bodies, and create moments of peace and joy that ripple into everyday life.

Every mile walked, every paddle stroke, every shared meal becomes part of a bigger journey—one toward healing, resilience, and belonging.

The Vet Space isn’t just about the outdoors. It’s about women veterans discovering that they are not alone, that they are worthy of joy, and that together, we thrive.