SILVER BAY: THE MAGICAL PLACE

(RE)DISCOVERING SILVER BAY

Upon arriving at Silver Bay for the first time, I knew it was the perfect location to host our retreat for veterans and their families. Greeted by the sprawling grounds, shimmering lake, and serenity of nature, I felt both a sense of space and a contrasting closeness evoked by the historical buildings and Silver Bay staff. It was as if the pressures and worries of the outside world were being held at bay and a home I didn’t yet know existed awaited me there. That first experience and the many retreats for veterans and their families that followed have forever etched in our hearts memories of connection, compassion, healing, and growth. Amongst us, Silver Bay has taken on a persona of its own. We call it the “magical place” – a space you can come to with the promise of renewal. You may not always know what you need from Silver Bay when you arrive, but you always leave fulfilled, feeling you received exactly what you were searching for. That promise is what keeps us coming back each year!

Amanda Rondon

Technology Manager

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