I blinked, got military orders, packed the truck, loaded the pups, pointed everything north, and somehow landed in Montana before my brain had fully updated its own mailing address. So much has happened since the last update that it feels like three chapters of life got stacked on top of each other and shoved into one very full suitcase. The big news is this: we made it. Me, the dogs, a mountain of gear, and all the hope that comes with starting over on a piece of land that s

Ten weeks ago, this project was a big idea with muddy boots, a long to-do list, and a whole lot of “we’ll figure it out.” Now? We’ve got the first shop on site, a graded road, completed soil sample work, and a live Donations page. That may not sound like fireworks to everyone. But around here, that’s a parade with a tractor leading it. This has been a season of small wins. The kind that don’t always look dramatic from the outside, but mean everything when you’re building some

Hi, My name is Becky and I am active duty Air Force in the midst of a (preventable) medical retirement-- but the preventable part will be for another day. I am currently stationed in New Mexico, for the second time in my career. I bought 160 acres, sight unseen I might add, in Montana-- true military fashion. I knew I needed to do something. Something that would keep me busy as I figure out how to navigate this whole PTSD/ TBI thing, which, when you live it every day, you don

Today we officially received our 501(c)(3) nonprofit status!! What started as a vision for a place where veterans, first responders, and their families can reconnect, heal, and find community has taken a major step forward. There is still a tremendous amount of work ahead— planning, fundraising, infrastructure, and construction— but this milestone brings us one step closer to making that vision a reality. Thank you to everyone who has encouraged, supported, and believed in th

Today, The Bramble & Ridge Foundation officially closed on 160 acres outside Whitehall, Montana. Right now, there are no cabins. No pavilion. No trails. No retreat center. Just open land, big skies, wildlife corridors, sagebrush-covered hills, and a vision. A vision to create a place where veterans, first responders, and their families can reconnect with nature, purpose, community, and themselves. Over the coming months and years, we'll be sharing the journey as we work with