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Healing For Heroes — Free New York Veteran Retreat & Outdoor Programs

Bemus Point, New York · Free Veteran retreat, lodge stay and outdoor recreation

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Ongoing · free Veteran stays and seasonal events

Veteran-run nonprofit operating Paradise Lodge on 30 wooded acres near Chautauqua Lake in Bemus Point, New York. Veterans and families can stay free, with access to trails, an archery range, fire pit, hot tub, dry sauna and recurring free Veteran events including hunts, wellness days and community gatherings

VERIFIED — OFFICIAL SOURCE · Last verified Oct 26, 2026 · Recently updated

Ongoing

Availability
Unknown · Not reported by source
Eligibility
Veterans of every branch and era; priority may be given to service-connected or disabled Veterans for certain hunts and limited-capacity activities.
Cost
Free for Veterans; the organization states stays, meals and Veteran events are provided at no cost.

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