At the Bonfire Blog
A Support Community Built on One Annual Retreat
When it comes to healing and connection, sometimes all it takes is one weekend a year to spark something much bigger. At the Warrior Bonfire Program, we’ve seen firsthand how a single retreat—built with heart and supported by local hands—can grow into a powerful, lasting network of support for our Purple Heart veterans.
Finding Family at Sawblade Outfitters
For many Purple Heart recipients, the camaraderie of military life is something they deeply miss. At the Warrior Bonfire hunt at Sawblade Outfitters, that sense of brother / sisterhood and belonging is not only welcomed—it’s embraced like family.
Warrior Bonfire Retreats: An Environment of Trust
Each retreat is built from a model that has been shaped and molded by our members over the years. The quality of services are standard from one retreat to the next has come to be an experience our members depend on and expect.
Hunting Together: A Mission of Camaraderie
For our Purple Heart veterans, hunting from a blind isn’t just about the harvest—it’s about the mission and an eventual friendship. Each outing feels like a well-planned operation, where teamwork and shared expertise come into play.
Healing in Paradise with a 20 Year Military Service Reunion: Warrior Bonfire Reunites Warriors
Our Rincon retreat was more than just a fabulous getaway—it was a step toward healing, growth, and reconnection for a group of Purple Heart recipients on a journey of therapeutic healing set against a breathtaking backdrop and a perfect setting for a 20 year reunion since military service in Iraq.
Hunting and History: A Perfect Combination for a Group of Combat Warriors
The combination of hunting and history turned out to be perfect for facilitating the space for connecting those that understand the sacrifices of service while surrounded by the hallowed grounds of historic battles!