Amenities
Our vision for what we will offer
Tiny Cabins
Tiny cabins around the property will offer veterans a private retreat in the quiet beauty of the ranch, creating a peaceful space for rest, reflection, and healing. Surrounded by nature, these cabins provide a sense of safety, solitude and stillness, allowing guests to process their experiences and reconnect with themselves at their own pace as they navigate the wounds of service.
Wilderness
Trails throughout the ranch will offer each guest an opportunity to get outside and enjoy the peace of creation and an escape from the things that bind us. Being in nature promotes mindfulness, a sense of freedom, and emotional resilience. Through guided hikes and time spent on scenic trails, on property and in the Smoky mountains, guests can experience reduced stress, improved mood, and enhanced physical well-being. For those dealing with PTSD, anxiety, or depression, hiking in a supportive group can also foster camaraderie, build confidence, and restore a sense of peace and purpose.
Equine Therapy
Equine therapy involves using interactions with horses as a therapeutic tool to address various physical and mental health challenges. Guests can engage in activities like grooming, feeding and caring for horses under professional supervision. This therapy aims to improve emotional regulation, build trust and communication skills, enhance confidence, and reduce symptoms of PTSD and other trauma-related conditions.
Greenhouse Gardening
Beloved Roots Ranch aims to grow much of the food we consume. Greenhouse garden therapy is a therapeutic approach that uses gardening activities in a controlled greenhouse environment to support physical, emotional, and psychological healing. Veterans engage in planting, nurturing, and harvesting plants, which can reduce stress, improve mood, and provide a sense of purpose making it especially beneficial for those coping with PTSD, anxiety, depression, or physical injuries. It's also a skill that veterans can take with them when they leave to incorporate into their home life.
Canine Therapy
Canine companion therapy has been shown to provide emotional support to veterans and improve mental health. The bond between a veteran and their dog promotes trust, reduces feelings of isolation, and helps manage symptoms of PTSD, anxiety, and depression. Through companionship and interaction, these dogs provide comfort, structure, and a renewed sense of connection, aiding veterans in their journey toward recovery and resilience.
It is the hope to offer this support by partnering with local shelters to provide dogs with the proper temperament for this therapy on the ranch but also give veterans a chance to match with a dog who will become an adoptable companion for them to take home, saving two lives at once.