International Program

International Veteran Wellness Retreat

Housing • Meals • Transport • Program-Delivered Care — a clinically guided, peer-supported recovery experience designed for U.S. veterans in a calm, restorative environment.

Passport Required FMCP Registration & Approval Required No Out-of-Pocket Cost for Approved Veterans Up to 6 Months / Year*

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Program Overview

Our Veteran Wellness Retreat blends evidence-informed care, real-world peer support, and mission-driven hospitality. The setting is intentionally designed to lower stress, restore sleep, and rebuild healthy routines—without the chaos that often disrupts progress back home.

What’s Included

Safe housing (private room options available)
Nutritious meals and hydration plan
All local transport to clinics, meetings, and activities
Clinical services as authorized; daily peer-support
Fitness, mindfulness, nature & community reintegration
Case management and step-down planning

Eligibility & Coverage

U.S. Veteran with valid passport
Enrollment/approval with the VA Foreign Medical Program (FMCP)
Participation limited to six months per calendar year*
Air travel coverage varies by provider—confirm directly

*Coverage, duration, and services are subject to clinical authorization and FMCP rules.

Why Colombia? Calm Setting • World-Class Care • Veteran-Led Support

Lower Noise, Higher Focus. Veterans tell us that meaningful recovery requires more than appointments—it requires space. Our setting trades traffic, triggers, and constant news cycles for green mountains, fresh air, and a slower rhythm. The result is measurable gains in sleep quality, blood pressure, and day-to-day stability—prerequisites for real mental-health progress.

Clinical Integrity + Peer Strength. Our bilingual team coordinates with licensed providers under FMCP authorization while embedding experienced veteran peer specialists into daily life. That combination—clinical fidelity plus lived experience—drives adherence, trust, and outcomes that last beyond the retreat.

Safety First. Housing is in secure area with controlled access, vetted transport, and 24/7 on-call coordination. Veterans move as a team with their assigned escort companion or caregiver for appointments and activities. Local partners are selected for professionalism, proximity, and reliability.

Value Without Surprise Bills. For approved veterans, housing, meals, ground transport, and program-delivered services are covered under FMCP authorization. Airfare policies vary by carrier and should be confirmed directly. We help you prepare the required paperwork and timelines so the process is predictable.

Mission Alignment. Our retreat is built by veterans and family members of veterans. The culture is familiar: mutual accountability, mission-ready planning, straight talk, and humor that recognizes where we’ve been while focusing on where we’re going.

Veteran wellness retreat courtyard and housing

Program Details & Team-Building Framework

We combine routine, movement, skills training, and community service with clinical directives and peer mentorship. The schedule is personalized but structured—enough freedom to breathe, enough guardrails to stay on course.

Daily Rhythm

0700–0830: Morning routine (hydration, breakfast, meds, journaling)
0900–1200: Authorized clinical sessions / peer coaching / skills labs
1200–1400: Lunch, rest & recovery (guided breathwork & naps welcome)
1400–1700: Fitness & nature blocks (walks, gym, light hiking)
1730–1900: Dinner & community time (phone hour, letter writing)
1930–2100: Optional groups, mindfulness, or movie night
2130: Lights-down routine (sleep hygiene, noise & light controls)

Team-Building Modules

Buddy System 2.0: daily check-ins, shared goals, walk-and-talks
Mission Planning: SMART goal cycles with visible task boards
Service & Purpose: weekly micro-service projects with vetted NGOs
Adventure Lite: city viewpoints, botanical gardens, cultural tours
Calm Skills: box breathing, vagal tone drills, guided stretching
Financial Stability: budgeting mini-labs; connect to VA & community resources

Clinical & Peer-Support Integration

Care is coordinated with licensed providers under FMCP authorization. Peer specialists reinforce treatment plans, coach daily routines, and translate recommendations into doable steps—sleep, movement, nutrition, and social connection.

Trauma-informed, evidence-informed approaches
Substance-use recovery support where applicable
Medication continuity & adherence support
Warm handoffs to VA/community resources on return

Salute to veterans—respect and gratitude

Logistics: Housing • Meals • Transport

Housing

Private or semi-private rooms in secure neighborhoods, Wi-Fi, laundry access, quiet hours, and lights-down policy to protect sleep. Noise and light control gear available on request.

Meals

Balanced, protein-forward menus with hydration plan and caffeine cut-offs to protect sleep. Dietary needs accommodated when clinically appropriate.

Transport

Vetted drivers, scheduled routes, and team movement standards. Airport pickup available on approved arrivals. Emergency contact protocols in place.

How to Apply & FMCP Steps

Submit your contact info to our peer-support intake team.
Complete FMCP registration; we’ll help you track required documents.
Clinical review & individualized care plan; confirm coverage periods.
Travel & arrival coordination; safety briefing and orientation.

Apply / Contact Intake

FMCP (VA.gov)

U.S. Veterans Served Bilingual Staff Peer-Led Culture

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this a vacation?

No. It’s a structured recovery environment with clinical directives and peer-support. The setting is calm and beautiful, but the mission is wellness, not tourism.

What if I have a relapse risk?

We build safeguards into daily routines and provide recovery-oriented coaching. Higher-acuity needs are referred to appropriate clinical levels of care.

How long can I stay?

Up to six months per calendar year, subject to FMCP rules and clinical authorization.

Can my family visit?

Case-by-case. The priority is maintaining the therapeutic container—visits are coordinated so they support recovery.

Is Medellín safe?

We operate in secure neighborhoods with vetted transport, defined movement plans, and 24/7 on-call coordination. Veterans move as a team for appointments/activities.

What about costs?

For approved veterans, housing, meals, local transport, and program-delivered services are covered under FMCP authorization. Airfare varies by provider—confirm directly.