SOVEREIGN ROOTS
VETERANS RETREAT
OUR MISSION
Sovereign Roots empowers military Veterans through holistic healing programs and purposeful integration. We utilize nature, heritage, and evidence-based modalities to strengthen the Veteran community and harmonize identity with life after service.
The Programs
Retreat
Over the course of 4.5 days at Sovereign Roots Retreat, each day is a progression through a structured experience. Utilizing physiological regulation drills, movement-based training, and skill-building sessions, the program is designed to develop autonomic balance and discharge stored tension. You will leave with a customized toolkit of practices, backed by continuous support from your cohort.
Rally Point
This is a Veteran-led community dedicated to fostering camaraderie, resilience, and purpose beyond service. Through firelit gatherings, shared experiences, and volunteer projects, we build a tribe where no one fights alone. It is a space designed to help you reconnect, relax by a fire, and navigate life’s transitions alongside peers who understand the terrain. Reclaim your sense of mission, together.
Fieldcraft
These hands-on workshops focus on specific skill-building practices, from creative arts and crafting to equine work and mindfulness. The goal is to empower veterans with tangible skillsets that enhance their lives, using creative outlets and physical engagement to foster focus, flexibility, and confidence in new capabilities.
Overwatch
Overwatch is an outdoor adventure program rooted in presence and camaraderie. Through guided wilderness experiences ranging from casual hikes to high-adrenaline challenges, we turn movement and shared effort into Kinetic Decompression. These adventures provide a space for reflection and reconnection, utilizing the land and the group to support a Tactical Reset of your internal alarm system.
The Phases
ROOTS
(April-May)
Foundation & Grounding
Every phase of Sovereign Roots, from the resilience of the Trunk to the community of the Branches, depends on the stability of your Roots. This is where you reclaim the strength and autonomy that fuels the entire year.
TRUNK
(June-July)
Strength & Resilience
The resilience developed here is the direct result of the stability found in your Roots. The Trunk provides the upright strength needed to support the Branches and ensures that your reach into the world is backed by a solid, regulated core.
BRANCHES
(August-September)
Community & Outreach
You can only reach as far as your Trunk can support. These branches are the visible extension of your progress; they provide the connection points for the community and the framework for the eventual Harvest.
HARVEST
(October)
Synthesis & Integration
The Harvest is not an accident; it is the inevitable outcome of healthy Roots, a sturdy Trunk, and wide-reaching Branches. It proves that by starting with the physical baseline, you have built a life that is once again under your own command.
Upcoming Events
Open House and Rally Point Kick-OffSat, Mar 28Delta
Rally Point: All Veterans GroupSat, Apr 04Delta
Overwatch Adventure: Big Dominguez CanyonSun, Apr 05Mesa County
Rally Point: Women's GroupSat, Apr 11Delta
The Pillars
STRENGTHENING CONNECTIONS
Fostering camaraderie and belonging within the Veteran community
EMPOWERING VETERANS
Programs and Workshops designed to bolster physical skills and regulating sensations
NATURE IMMERSION
30 acres of intentionally manicured ranch land for a quiet, serene setting
REST & RESET
COMMUNITY IMPACT
A controlled space for restoring balance and building resilience
Strategic Outreach enriching the Western Slope Veteran ecosystem
Sustain the Mission
Honor Their Service
Supporting veteran healing on a 30-acre ranch.
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Directly supports a Retreat, workshop, or Veteran in need.
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Testimonials
"I enjoyed meeting other Veterans and their significant others. I think these kind of connections are great for this area where there is not a lot of people who live here who understand and have experienced time in and around the military."
S. Bach
"Rally point is unlike most, essentially any of the vet groups or organizations that I support and/or participate in. Includes the Delta American Legion, Freedom Riders, and ReVamp."
B. Willits
"Rally Point has been such a grateful journey through shared service, nostalgia, and an emotional rollercoaster. The environment is peaceful, perfect for helping the conversation along. The folks that come are just as diverse as a hodgepodge platoon, and I love it! Thanks to the veterans and their families that keep showing up. It’s been an honor to listen and speak with you."
C. Roberts
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Meet Our Board of Directors
Our board members are veterans, family members, and professionals committed to our mission. They bring diverse experience, deep compassion, and a shared dedication to service.
Michelle Roberts
Chair
A U.S. Air Force veteran with deep roots in community service, Michelle brings decades of leadership from her experiences in the military, business, and nonprofit spaces. From her work in Psychological Operations during Desert Storm to founding Lovemore Real Estate and Veterans Housing Network, she’s all about building stronger communities. She also throws punches in the boxing ring and puts love into every project she touches.
Kayce Clark
Leadership and Staff Development
Chief Warrant Officer 5 Clark served 24 years in the Army and was Utah’s first female CW5. A seasoned UH-60 Blackhawk pilot with five deployments, she’s led training at every level and now spends her time teaching AJROTC at Delta High School, gardening, woodworking, hanging out with family, and adventuring outdoors.
William Lance Bach
Vice Chair
Lance served 32 years in the Navy, including 27 as a SEAL, with deployments around the globe. Since retiring, he’s taught high school NJROTC, written three novels, and now serves on the Montrose Veterans Memorial Coalition. He loves spending time with family, German Shepherd, and riding dirt bikes.
Kylan Bain
Suicide Prevention and Controls
Kylan is a dedicated mental health advocate and the Lethal Means Coordinator for Mesa County, collaborating with the VA to connect veterans to resources. With experience in program development, university research, and youth mentorship, he brings sharp insight into suicide prevention and healing structures.
Liz Evans
Wellness and Therapies
A former USAF linguist and lifelong wellness advocate, Liz blends firsthand military experience with decades of healing work. From massage therapy to instructing fitness classes, she’s supported countless veterans in their recovery journeys. Her voice is one of deep care, truth, and fierce compassion for those who’ve served.
Corey Roberts
Executive Director
A U.S. Army veteran with 14 years of service, Corey brings deep operational experience, leadership, and heart to Sovereign Roots. From combat deployments and human intelligence missions to community-building projects on Colorado’s Front Range and Western Slope, he has made it his mission to serve with integrity—both in and out of uniform. His focus today is on creating healing, purpose-driven spaces where veterans can reconnect, rebuild, and move forward.