Resources / Outdoor Programs
House in the Woods
501(c)(3) military and family retreat in Lee, Maine, offering free outdoor retreats for active-duty military, veterans, and their family members, including hunting, fishing, canoeing, kayaking, hiking, nature tours, campfires, swimming, and wildlife spotting, aimed at helping participants deal with stress, loss, and grief. It was founded by Paul and Dee House after their son, Sgt. Joel A. House, was killed in Iraq.
- Cost
- Free — we are able to provide free outdoor retreats to our service members and their families (own site)
- Coverage
- Based in Lee, Maine; retreats in the Maine woods (Maine)
- Eligibility
- Active military, veterans, and their family members (own site)
- Last Verified
- October 9, 2026
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