For three years I had the distinct privilege to work with House in the Woods, creating their monthly newsletters. I met so many outstanding veterans and active military folks, as well as an amazing group of volunteers and directors of House in the Woods.
I leave these here for you to read to share how impactful this lodge is for ALL who visit and those who are honored for their service to our country.
- Open House Invitation May 28, 2017House in the Woods Military and Family Retreat July 8th, 2017 10:00 a.m. ~ 8:00 p.m. 217 Skunk Hill Road Lee, Maine 04455 Tel: 207~738~4421 The dream has become a reality! We are so excited!! The day has arrived…. to invite you to join us in celebrating the Open House for the lodge and offices. From a “hole in the ground” ...
- Mothers’ Day, Memorial Day May 12, 2017May 14th is Mother’s Day! House in the Woods Military and Family Retreat would like to wish each Mom and Grandmother….a very, very happy Mother’s Day. You are the boo-boo fixer, the referee between siblings, the one who knows how to cook their favorite meal just the way they love it. The nurturer, the shoulder to ...
- April, Month of The Military Child April 7, 2017~The Dandelion~ She will blow and blow But will never know Where the little dandelion will go Where the little dandelion will grow. The wind takes it high The wind takes it low But still she will never know Where the little dandelion will go Where the little dandelion will grow. ~Chelsea~ “Children of the world, blown to all corners of the world, we bloom anywhere!” ...
- March Newsletter March 8, 2017The March wind roars, like a lion in the sky, And makes us shiver, as he passes by. When winds are soft and the days are warm and clear, Just like a gentle lamb, then spring is here. ~ Author Unknown For our freedom……. That old, well-known phrase In Like a ...
- Up The Road A Piece February 5, 2017“A soldier doesn’t fight because he hates what is in front of him. A soldier fights because he loves what he left behind.” – Author unknown We at House in the Woods love our Veterans, love our Military and, who doesn’t love Valentine’s Day? We want to take a moment to also express our love and ...
- Happy New Year! January 1, 2017~Happy, Healthy New Year to All~ Paul House, Dee House and Daniel Aiken Daniel Aiken, owner and president of Gateway Title, with six locations throughout Maine, recently presented Paul & Dee House with a check for House in the Woods Military & Family Retreat! Daniel has committed to donating $50.00 per real estate transaction. This check is ...
- Soldiers Speak, A Veterans’ Newsletter December 1, 2016Veterans who attended the first Black Bear Hunt Week August 2016. Left to right: Jim Roten, David Rogers, Bo Reichenbach, Dustin Jones, Harry Bar and Zachary S. Stinson sitting. House in the Woods Military & Family Retreat, Lee, Maine. Construction near completion. Please show your support of our active duty and combat wounded with your ...
- Veterans’ Day November 6, 2016Each November 11th we honor veterans and their service to America. Those men and women who serve or have served in the armed forces. Your husband, son, brother, father, uncle, nephew, best friend. Your wife, daughter, sister, mother, aunt, niece, all willing to lay their life on the line for me, for you and for your ...
- Volunteering at its’ Best! October 21, 2016Lincoln and Lee, Maine Feeds House in the Woods Veterans ~ Volunteers cooking and serving a lobster lunch to veterans ~ On September 6th I had the pleasure of having lunch at Jessica & Justin Cloukey’s home in Lincoln, Maine. This was the second week of the Cloukeys and their platoon of volunteers providing meals for the ...
