The total cost for the weekend is $75, if you bring your own PCA, there’s an additional charge of $50, and the PCA will need to register separately for this retreat.
This retreat includes lodging, all meals, beverages, and class materials.
What to bring: weather appropriate clothing, medications, blanket, pillow, towels, personal water bottle, and anything else you will need for the weekend.
Transportation to and from Camp Bliss is offered from our Sauk Rapids location for an additional charge of $20. Otherwise, you are responsible for your own transportation.
There are 10 spots that are first-come-first serve basis, we will also have a waiting list.
Contact Sara to be added to the list: 320-281-2010
Friday night: Check-in

All our Getaways & Retreats are alcohol free. We will now charge a refundable registration fee for all our Getaways/Retreats. What this means is we have reserved a spot exclusively for you, when you cancel another Veteran could have had that spot.
If you attend your scheduled Getaway/Retreat, we will then refund your registration fee. If you cancel within 7 days of the scheduled retreat, you will not get the registration fee back, as we are required to purchase supplies and food in advance.
For registration, please reach out to your PCA or main contact at Independent Lifestyles.
Always feel free to contact our main office for more information:
Phone Number:
320-529-9000
Email:
ilicil@independentlifestyles.org
Registration Deadline: May 16th, 2026
We had a wonderful time and even caught some fish! We both think it’s great that you offer getaways not just for Veterans, but also include spouses and kids, which is so important as we all serve as a family.
I promised to let you know how our weekend experience went. We give 5 Stars all around and amazing is an understatement. Bill went from I really don’t want to go, could we return again next year. The smaller group size made it more intimate and easier to share with other couples.
A wonderful time to talk & share with other veterans. Camp Bliss is a safe place with no judgement, awesome support for Veterans. It is healing to get together with other Vets, we are so lucky!












Nestled on 48 acres of stately pines between three scenic lakes.