Warriors of Hope

A Healing Retreat for Veterans with PTSD

Held at London Zoo & Whipsnade Zoo

Reconnect with yourself in nature’s embrace. The Warriors of Hope retreat is a unique, trauma-informed wellness experience, designed specifically for military veterans living with PTSD. The retreat is just one aspect of SAVSIM CIC, click the link below for more info.

Set within the peaceful, natural surroundings of London Zoo and Whipsnade Zoo, participants will sleep in cosy woodland cabins, surrounded by the quiet hum of wildlife and the calming rhythms of the natural world.

Warriors of Hope

This immersive 7-day retreat combines evidence-informed healing practices with the restorative power of nature. Our carefully curated programme includes:

Daily Yoga & Guided Meditation – Gentle movement and mindfulness practices to foster body awareness and presence.
Breathwork Sessions – Explore safe and empowering breathing techniques to support regulation and calm.
Nervous System Education – Learn to understand your body’s trauma responses through the lens of Somatic Experiencing®, a body-based approach to healing PTSD and chronic stress.
Somatic Practices – Grounding exercises and experiential work to reconnect with safety, embodiment, and resilience.
Mental Health Tools from a TRiM Practitioner – Learn practical, trauma-sensitive strategies to manage stress, support emotional regulation, and navigate everyday challenges, guided by a qualified Trauma Risk Management (TRiM) practitioner with military experience.

With moments of stillness among ancient trees and encounters with animals from around the world, this retreat offers a rare opportunity to pause, reflect, and begin or deepen your healing journey.

Whether you're looking to find calm, reconnect with yourself, or rediscover a sense of trust in your body, the Warriors of Hope retreat invites you to breathe deeply, move gently, and heal in harmony with nature.

Limited spaces available.
All veterans welcome, regardless of service history.

Click here if you want to be considered for a place, and click here to learn more about SAVSIM.

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Click here if you want to be considered for a place, and click here to learn more about SAVSIM.