You Served.
Now find your tribe and purpose through community and the outdoors.
Fishing , hiking, camping and more
Where Veterans and locals come together
Veterans Need More Than Thanks. They Need Purpose, Connection, and Healing.
Based in Douglas County, Oregon — a grassroots effort to reconnect veterans with land, people, and purpose.

Outdoor Recreation
Nature is our partner
to heal, to bond and to thrive.
We offer outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing, and white water rafting, providing opportunities for individuals to connect with nature and each other.

Trail Stewardship
Service with purpose, mission-driven, to preserve our trails on public lands.
Trail work events and projects like rebuilding Reynolds Shelter. Our efforts ensure that these natural spaces remain accessible and enjoyable for future generations.

Social Enterprise: HealTerra
Healing the land —
one bucket of compost at a time.
Our food waste diversion and composting program brings together veterans and the community to turn food scraps into fertile ground for new growth — both on the land and in ourselves.
"After just one weekend of fly-fishing in downpour, barbecuing juicy cutlets over a glowing bed of hot embers, being surrounded by one of the most magical forests of the N. Umpqua River; I can say with total conviction that I have regained a good bit of my mental peace and tranquility. Not only was the trip a spiritual journey, moreover I discovered a new family…"
Tobiah Carl Megavero, Post-9/11 veteran
Profound meetings with these two remarkable veterans
Frank Moore is a WWII veteran who after his deployment in Normandy in 1944 became a conservationist and land steward. He healed his unseen wounds from the war through the river, his fly rod and steelhead. By experiencing firsthand the healing power of nature, and the rebirth of his soul, he had a new mission to protect the magnificent gem, the North Umpqua River from heavy logging in the 60s and 70s. And he did…
What an honor to meet with Gary Zukav, a spiritual teacher and the author of four consecutive New York Times bestsellers! In his book, The Seat of the Soul, and in some of his interviews with Oprah Winfrey, he shared experiences and perceptions of his military service as a Green Beret in Vietnam.
WHAT'S NEW AT SOURCE ONE SERENITY
Built by veterans. Inspired by legacy. Rooted in community.
This bench is more than a seat—it’s a story of healing, remembrance, and love for the North Umpqua River.
Check out our vets in action!
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