A Soldier's Heart Bluegrass and Muddy Waters

12/30/2025

Looking back on A Soldier’s Heart in 2025, we feel nothing but gratitude.

This year was built on community — Veterans supporting Veterans, volunteers giving their time & talents, partners opening doors & strangers becoming family. From retreats & music-filled weekends to quiet moments of reflection & connection, every experience reinforced why A Soldier’s Heart exists.

Healing doesn’t always look the same. Sometimes it looks like laughter. Sometimes it looks like stillness. Sometimes it looks like hard conversations & showing up anyway. In 2025, we made space for all of it.

To every person who helped make this year possible — whether you donated, volunteered, shared a post, attended an event or simply checked on a fellow Veteran, you made an impact.

A Soldier’s Heart is more than an organization. It’s a reminder that no one has to navigate life after service alone.

As we step into what’s next, we carry forward the lessons, the growth & the deep belief that support saves lives.

Thank you for being part of this journey. 🪖💙

12/25/2025

Don't forget to check on the veterans/military personnel in your life today.

Christmas is a blessed time to come together; however, for those who have served/are serving, it hits a little different.

Hey, battle! I've got your 6.

From our family at A Soldier's Heart Bluegrass and Muddy Waters to yours, Merry Christmas. But most of all, remember the reason for the season and let's be there for one another.

12/19/2025

12/18/2025

For many Veterans, this season brings more than lights & celebrations. It can stir memories of loss, deployments spent away from family, broken routines, loneliness, financial stress or the quiet weight of things we carry but don’t always talk about.

If the holidays feel hard for you, you are not weak & you are not alone.

At A Soldier’s Heart, we want every Veteran to know this: We are here for you. You matter beyond your service, beyond the season & beyond what today feels like.

This week, we ask our Veteran community to make a simple but powerful commitment: Do a Buddy Check.
Call. Text. Stop by. Send a message that says, “I’m thinking of you.”
One check-in can remind someone they’re not forgotten & sometimes, it can save a life.

And if you are struggling right now, please reach out:
📞 Veterans Crisis Line: 988 (Press 1)
💬 Or text 838255
They are available 24/7 & are confidential. You don’t have to be in crisis to call.

12/10/2025

What makes A Soldier's Heart Bluegrass and Muddy Waters unique?
To enrich the lives of veterans. They utilize the people and places in their communities to teach or remind veterans how to better equip themselves for different challenges they may encounter.

From holistic modalities and outdoor activities, to live music and locally sourced foods, focus on relaxation while building positive, and healthy friendships.

Who can sign up to participate:
Depending on the retreat... usually any veteran.
Sailing retreats are reserved for combat veterans.

How Much Does It Cost?:
Free.

What kind of activities are offered?
*Camping (tent and cabin stays)
*Hiking
*Kayaking/ canoeing/ other low-exertion water activities
*Fishing
*Yoga
*Sound bath (typically incorporates with yoga sessions)
*Fossil/geological hunts led by an expert!
*Guided art/craft therapy
*Guided Journaling
*Live music (usually acoustic during retreats)

http://www.bluegrassandmuddywaters.org
Call: 618-638-2146
Email: BluegrassAndMuddyWaters@gmail.com
Benton, KY 42025, USA
Servicing the USA.
https://www.usvetconnect.com/adventure/a-soldiers-heart-bluegrass-and-muddy-waters

12/04/2025

A Soldier’s Heart will be set up at the Dam Brewhaus Holiday Market on Saturday, December 6th from 11:00am–4:00pm. We’re bringing our full spread of apparel, stickers & mission-focused merch! Every purchase directly supports our Veteran programs, retreats, outreach & peer-to-peer wellness efforts.

🎅🏻 Pictures with Santa | 12–2pm
🎶 Live Music by Steven Green Music | 12–3pm
🛍️ Local Vendors & Makers
🍺 Festive Food & Drinks

Support Veterans This Season! 🪖💙🎄

Our merch table helps fund retreats, Veteran outreach, family events & wellness initiatives. Stop by… Say hello, learn about our mission & grab something that gives back!

11/27/2025

Today, as families & friends gather around tables across the country, we pause to give thanks for the freedoms we enjoy & the brave men & women who made those freedoms possible.

To every Veteran — Your courage, sacrifice & unwavering commitment to our nation are felt far beyond the uniform. You’ve missed holidays, milestones & moments with loved ones, so the rest of us could have them. For that, we are endlessly grateful.

From the Soldier’s Heart family to yours, Happy Thanksgiving. May your day be filled with warmth & gratitude.

11/22/2025

Veterans: Your story, your struggles, your victories & your healing journey all matter more than you know.

At A Soldier’s Heart, we want you to remember that you’re not alone. Mental health isn’t weakness, it’s part of being human. It’s part of being a warrior who’s carried a heavy load for far too long.

Whether you’re battling the quiet moments, navigating transitions or just trying to catch your breath, please know this: There is support, there is community & there is hope.

We’re here to walk with you, listen to you & remind you that your life has value.

If you need someone to talk to, reach out.
If you’re struggling, lean on your battle buddies, your community or on us.

Veterans Crisis Life:
988 then press 1 or text 838255.

11/18/2025

This past weekend, A Soldier’s Heart hosted a wonderful Women Veterans Retreat & wow… What a way to close out the year!

We spent time in a long, restorative sound bath, did some gentle movement & Reiki healing session with The Healing Hut on 641. We tapped into our creativity during a fun craft session with fellow Veteran, Ms. Christine & shared powerful moments during our Veteran-led discussions.

We listened to music, played a little of our own, gathered around the campfire, enjoyed amazing food & (maybe most importantly), finally gave ourselves the space to breathe, rest & reconnect.

This was our last retreat of 2025, but don’t let that stop you… Applications for 2026 retreats are now open!
If you’re a Veteran looking for community, healing & a place to simply be, we’d love for you to join us!

https://www.bluegrassandmuddywaters.org/blank-1

11/11/2025

From all of us at A Soldier’s Heart, we honor & thank every man & woman who has worn the uniform of our nation. Your courage, sacrifice & service remind us of the true meaning of freedom & community.

Today & every day, we stand with our brothers & sisters in arms — past, present & future. ❤️🤍💙

11/10/2025

🚨THIS WEEKEND! ‼️

November 14–16, A Soldier’s Heart is hosting a Women Veterans Retreat; created by women who served, for women who served!

• Time to unplug, rest & reset before the holidays.
• Connection with other women who “get it” without you having to explain.
• Space to breathe, reflect & heal in nature.
• Campfire conversations, good food & a few laughs along the way.

We will share community, resources & tools for mental wellness. With room for things like gentle movement, journaling & simply being instead of always doing.

🎖️ Open to Women Veterans of all eras & branches
📅 November 14–16
✅ Limited spots – don’t wait!
🔗 https://www.bluegrassandmuddywaters.org/blank-1

If you’re a Woman Veteran who feels that little tug reading this… That’s your sign! Join us this weekend!