About Us
Tactical Retreat is now Tactical Retreat Unplugged after being a fully registered corporation and 501(c)3 nonprofit in the state of Virginia.
Tactical Retreat Unplugged: Promotes, creates, and delivers transformational and creative off-grid experiences to support, educate and provide wellness services for first responders, veterans, and their spouses living with the challenges of cumulative trauma. We also are a remote venue where artists, musicians, and wellness practitioners can unplug, create and thrive.
Well-being and quality of life are priceless, Let’s Take Action.
Fulfilling Our Vision
At Tactical Retreat Unplugged our vision is that all first responders, Veterans, and their spouses have the resources they need to ‘unplug’ and find mental and physical wellness in order to live their best lives. TRU Campus fosters an environment to heal.
What is a tactical retreat? One definition is a “tactical withdrawal, redeployment or to retreat while maintaining contact with the enemy.” This is exactly what we mean when we describe our own Tactical Retreat Unplugged. Maintaining or regaining that “unit cohesion” with your significant other through creative design is key to why Tactical Retreat Unplugged is so successful, and the journey is so meaningful.
Envisioning the Future
Our first priority is to provide workshops and 2 and 3-day retreat events to first responders/Veterans and their spouses who, because of their jobs, have experienced trauma and are having difficulties coping with those memories.
We bring together skilled peer level trainers, experienced first responders and veterans who have walked where you walk and have come out of it in a healthy place. Matthew Brandt (Founder/Owner) is a trauma survivor and has fought hard to come to terms with his past, to focus his thoughts and at times poor attitude towards life into something that is creative and positive. You will also have ample time for reflection and learning in our “Tactical Retreat Village” located in the heart of Appalachia in the mountains of Virginia.
Act Now for Change
Donations are vital to our mission at Tactical Retreat Unplugged. Your support enables us to provide essential resources and programs, fostering healing and renewal for Veterans, first responders, and individuals in need. Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of those who have served and sacrificed.