Honor Our Heroes Winter Family Day 
January 11, 2025 | Saturday, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

We invite military families to a heartwarming day of winter fun and connection at our Operation Welcome Home Winter Day! This free experience is our way of expressing heartfelt gratitude to veterans, active duty servicemen and women, and their families for their sacrifices in serving our country.

Join us for a day filled with joy, featuring activities like snow tubing, cozy sleigh rides, and a delicious lunch that everyone will enjoy. Families can participate in winter-themed creative arts and crafts, while parents engage in supportive workshops designed just for them. Kids will look forward to engaging in fun activities, and don’t miss the chance to explore the winter wonderland on a guided snowshoe hike. This special day is all about creating joyful memories and fostering connections within our community. We can’t wait to celebrate the season with you!

Activities will include:
  • Snow Tubing
  • Snowshoeing
  • Sleigh Rides
  • Animal Farm
  • Campfires
  • Crafts
  • Family Games
Cost: 
Free for military families. A $50 deposit to hold your family's place will be paid on completion of registration. This is refunded after arrival or if cancellation occurs no later than 3 weeks prior to the event.

Registration:
To register your family, please click the registration button below. You can sign in with an existing account or create a new account, which will be used for all future registrations. Access your account anytime to update your family’s information, registration details, complete forms, and more.

Contact:
Matthew Van Dixon, Associate Director

Register Winter Day Camp
Summer Fun at the Ranch Family Camp
 July 7 - 9, 2025 
 Monday 5:00pm - Wednesday 11:00am

Spend the week with us this summer! Serving military members and families, Ironwood’s Operation Welcome Home program is a series of retreats for active military, veterans and their families. Retreats are provided free of charge, providing a place for the military community to come together, strengthen their faith, build relationships and support each other.

Activities include:
  • Horseback riding
  • Zipline
  • Wagon rides
  • Campfires
  • Swimming
  • Minigolf
  • And more
Cost: No cost to families
A $50 deposit to hold your family's place will be paid on completion of registration. This is refunded after arrival or if cancellation occurs no later than 3 weeks prior to the event.

Registration: 
 Due to high demand, we are prioritizing new families over families that have attended our prior events. The first step is to apply to attend camp by completing the application form. Successful families will be invited to register online via email, with priority given to those who are new. Spaces will be allocated to previous campers as they become available. 

If you have a certified service animal that will be joining you, please contact the office in advance.

Contact:
Pam O'Neill | Program Director 

Apply Summer Camp
Fall Family Camp
Oct 17 - 19, 2025
Friday 5:00pm - Sunday 11:00am

Enjoy the fall scenery while enjoying fun family fall activities and community with other service families!  Serving military members and families, Ironwood’s Operation Welcome Home program is a series of retreats for active military, veterans and their families. Retreats are provided free of charge, providing a place for the military community to come together, strengthen their faith, build relationships and support each other.

Activities include:
  • Zipline
  • Wagon rides
  • Campfires
  • Archery/BB guns/Slingshots
  • Minigolf
  • Fall family games
  • And more
Cost: 
A $50 deposit to hold your family's place will be paid on completion of registration. This is refunded after arrival or if cancellation occurs no later than 3 weeks prior to the event.

Contact:
Pam O'Neill, Program Director

If you have a certified service animal that will be joining you, please contact the office in advance.

Apply Fall Camp
Disabled Veterans Turkey Hunt
May 2-5, 2024
Thursday 3pm-Sunday 11am

The Wild Turkey Hunt retreat is for individuals who have become disabled as a result of their sacrificial service to our country.  

An inspiring weekend to give hope, encouragement, and the promise of a bright future. Activities include a "Wild Turkey Hunt" sponsored by the National Wildlife Turkey Foundation. 

Cost: Registration requires a $50 deposit to hold your place, which is refunded after arrival or if cancellation occurs no later than 3 weeks prior to the event.

Major Sponsor: National Wild Turkey Federation

Contact:
Matthew Van Dixon, Associate Director
Call 507-533-4315 

If you have a certified service animal that will be joining you, please indicate that in your registration.

Register
Families of the Fallen
November 14 - 16, 2025
Friday 5:00pm - Sunday 11:00am

The Families of the Fallen Retreats at Ironwood Springs Christian Ranch are offered to the Family of Service Members who died while serving on active duty in the National Guard or Reserves at the time of their death. Every loss and all causes of death are represented, and the Family is supported in their journey with three days of peer community and the loving care of the Ironwood Staff. Experience the retreat setting of the Miracle Lodge, the beauty of the outdoors, being with others who 'get it' and a gentle agenda that will restore your spirit. 

Cost: 
Registration requires a $50 deposit to hold your family's place, which is refunded after arrival or if cancellation occurs no later than 3 weeks prior to the event.

Contact:
Pam O'Neill, Program Director
Or call 507-533-4315 

If you have a certified service animal that will be joining you, please contact the office in advance.
Register
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