Programs & Events
Upcoming Event
Heroes Healing: Songs from the Wilderness – A Night of Healing, Music, and Inspiration & Silent Auction
Join us on November 2, 2024 for Heroes Healing: Songs from the Wilderness, hosted by Open Circle in partnership with Heroes Healing Homestead & Operation Encore, in the breathtaking Topa Topa Mountains. Together, we’ll celebrate the healing journey of veterans through music and nature. Featuring powerful performances by Atz Kilcher, Andrew Wiscombe, Stephen Covell, Kate, and Secily Anderson, this concert brings veterans’ stories to life through song and storytelling, showcasing the resilience and spirit that connects us all.
In addition to the main concert, Heroes Healing: Songs from the Wilderness offers exclusive VIP experiences, including an intimate performance with Atz Kilcher under the Teaching Tree that renowned teachers such as Krishnamurti have spoken under and an after-party jam session with all musicians around the Kiva fire. Guests will also have the chance to explore a Farmers Market featuring local food and products from veteran-owned businesses.
We’re also running an online silent auction, with prizes that include a trip to the Kilcher Homestead, a stay at Heroes Healing Homestead, and even some handwoven baskets made by Atz Kilcher. Every ticket and every auction bid supports our mission to bring veterans to the Homestead, where they can experience the life-changing power of nature, music, and community.
Your support makes a real difference, not just in the lives of our veterans, but in the ongoing work of healing and growth that both Heroes Healing Homestead and Open Circle are dedicated to. Let’s come together to be part of this healing journey and create a ripple effect of transformation and love.
Whether you’re joining us in Ojai, making a donation, or bidding in the silent auction, you’re helping us bring healing and hope to more veterans.
HHH Programs
At Heroes Healing Homestead, we understand the profound impact that working with one's hands and building something from scratch can have on a person's mental and emotional wellbeing. That's why we're proud to offer our unique Homesteading program designed specifically for veterans.
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Led by Atz Kilcher, a Vietnam veteran deeply committed to supporting his fellow servicemen and women, Heroes Healing Homestead provides veterans with the opportunity to learn valuable skills while fostering a sense of community and purpose. Our program focuses on building a foundation for personal growth and transformation, helping veterans heal and find peace through teamwork and connection.
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Located in the breathtaking Alaskan wilderness, our program offers veterans a chance to disconnect from the stresses of everyday life and reconnect with nature. Through hands-on experiences like felling trees, milling lumber, and creating a homestead from raw land, veterans not only learn practical skills but also experience the healing power of nature firsthand.
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Numerous studies have shown the positive impact of nature on mental health, and at Heroes Healing Homestead, we are privileged to provide veterans with the opportunity to experience this firsthand. Our immersive program allows veterans to reduce anxiety, improve mood, and find inner peace in the serene beauty of the Alaskan wilderness.
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Join us at Heroes Healing Homestead, where veterans come together to heal, grow, and build a brighter future.
Interested in HHH Camps & Programs?
Contact us today!