Fieldcraft | Sovereign Roots: Veterans Retreat

FIELDCRAFT SESSIONS

Purpose & Intent

Fieldcraft is the hands-on workshop arm of Sovereign Roots. Where Rally Point focuses on conversation and connection, Fieldcraft is about doing. You will be learning practical, embodied skills alongside others who value competence, stewardship, and self-reliance.

This program brings instructors, craftsmen, facilitators, and subject-matter experts into the Sovereign Roots retreat space to teach real-world skills that strengthen individuals, families, and communities. Fieldcraft is intentionally broad, adaptive, and instructor-driven, allowing the program to evolve organically based on available talent, funding, and seasonal relevance.

Fieldcraft is not a lecture series. It is experiential, tool-in-hand, dirt-under-the-nails learning.

Skill Domains

Workshops may include, but are not limited to:

Homestead & Ranch Skills – animal care, fencing, water systems, land stewardship
Blacksmithing & Metalwork – foundational forging, tool repair, practical fabrication
Leatherworking – repair, holsters, sheaths, utility goods
Horticulture & Food Systems – soil health, planting, harvesting, preservation
Somatic Movement – body awareness, resilience, injury prevention, recovery
Mindfulness & Attention Training – applied focus, stress regulation, presence
Firearm Lockbox Construction – safe storage, practical design, shop skills
Fly Tying & Outdoor Craft – patience, fine motor skills, tradition
Other Fieldcraft Disciplines – as instructors and opportunities arise

Each workshop stands alone. There is no requirement to attend prior sessions.

Seasonal Framework

Season: April–October
Cadence: Scheduled as instructors and resources are available
Format: Single-day or multi-day workshops, depending on subject matter

Fieldcraft runs alongside the regular Sovereign Roots season but operates independently from retreat programming.

Who This Program is For

Veterans seeking practical skill-building in a grounded environment
Family members and civilians who value learning, stewardship, and community
Instructors, facilitators, and craftspeople willing to teach and share their trade

Sovereign Roots directly funds veteran participation. Non-veteran family members and civilians may attend for a fee.

Participation & Support

Fieldcraft depends on community involvement to thrive. We are actively seeking:

Volunteer instructors
Skilled tradespeople and facilitators
Donors and sponsors to offset material and instructor costs
If you have a skill to teach, or want to help make these workshops accessible, we want to hear from you.

Area of Operations Policies

No Alcohol: Fieldcraft is a skills-based, safety-focused environment
Pets: Must remain on leash at all times
RSVP Required: Capacity is limited by tools, materials, and instructor bandwidth
Safety First: Participants are expected to follow instructor guidance and site rules