Guardian Revival Calendar
We organize free events for guardians (active & retired): Veterans, Active Military, Reserve, National Guard, Law Enforcement, Fire & Rescue, EMS, Dispatchers, Corrections, and Federal Agents.
Join us for adventures, music, peer support, and more — we offer both virtual and in-person events.
Please RSVP to join an event. We hope to see you soon!
Sunset Scramble
You can join our outdoor leaders, Elena and Aaron, every Friday at 6 PM for a fast-paced hike to the flagpole on Breakneck Ridge! This will be a challenging but rewarding evening hike to finish off your work-week in high spirits (and get in that cardio!) DIFFICULTY: ⬛ Black (very strenuous)
Franny Reese State Park Hike
Join our Outdoor Leaders, Dawn and Elena, on a hike at Franny Reese State Park in Highland, NY. This hike will take you along 2.89 miles of hiking and biking trails that follow a historic carriage road and passes by the ruins of a 19th century mansion. An overlook affords amazing views of the Hudson River, Mid-Hudson Bridge, Walkway Over the Hudson, and the city of Poughkeepsie. DIFFICULTY: 🟦Blue (easy)
Jams: Beacon
Our Jam sessions are outlets for guardians to explore music & build meaningful relationships and are hosted by a trained Lead Musician. Guardians of any skill level are welcome to join — using your own instrument or one of ours.
Mindfulness Walk | Manitou Point
Join our outdoor leaders, Leslie and Lauren, on a peaceful, meditative mindfulness walk at the Manitou Point Preserve just outside of Garrison, NY. On this scenic 2.5-mile walk along the majestic Hudson River, we’ll access the restorative benefits of being in nature as we quietly allow our senses to connect with our surroundings. DIFFICULTY: 🟦Blue (easy)
Jams: Beacon
Our Jam sessions are outlets for guardians to explore music & build meaningful relationships and are hosted by a trained Lead Musician. Guardians of any skill level are welcome to join — using your own instrument or one of ours.
Jams: Beacon
Our Jam sessions are outlets for guardians to explore music & build meaningful relationships and are hosted by a trained Lead Musician. Guardians of any skill level are welcome to join — using your own instrument or one of ours.
Sunrise Scramble
You can join our outdoor leaders, Chuck and Jesse, every Friday at 6 AM for a fast-paced hike to the casino ruins on Mount Beacon! This will be a challenging but rewarding early-morning hike to get your day started off right (and with the time to shower before work). DIFFICULTY: ⬛ Black (very strenuous)
American Military History Series
Join our monthly American Military History series. Come learn more about the Hudson Valley region & its military history. This month’s session we will hear from Denise D. VanBuren, the President of the Beacon Historical Society. She has also served as the President General of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, headquartered in Washington, D.C.
Jams: Beacon
Our Jam sessions are outlets for guardians to explore music & build meaningful relationships and are hosted by a trained Lead Musician. Guardians of any skill level are welcome to join — using your own instrument or one of ours.
Diamond Mountain Day Hike
Join our outdoor leaders, Todd and Dawn, for an exciting hike to Pine Meadow Lake. This path will have you hiking along the scenic Stony Brook to Pine Meadow Lake. After enjoying the views of Pine Meadow Lake we will complete our loop by following Stony Brook back to where we started. DIFFICULTY: 🟨 Yellow (moderately strenuous)
Women Guardians Outing | May
For our May Women Guardians Outing, you can join our outdoor leaders, Dawn and Elena, on a hike to the Nimham Mountain Fire Tower near Carmel, NY. Towering over 80ft above the peak of Nimham Mountain (1,270ft) the Nimham Mountain Fire Tower provides a stunning 360-degree view of the surrounding hills and lakes of the town of Kent. DIFFICULTY: 🟦Blue (easy)
Sunset Scramble
You can join our outdoor leaders, Elena and Aaron, every Friday at 6 PM for a fast-paced hike to the flagpole on Breakneck Ridge! This will be a challenging but rewarding evening hike to finish off your work-week in high spirits (and get in that cardio!) DIFFICULTY: ⬛ Black (very strenuous)
Escarpment Trail Thru-Hike
Spend a long weekend on an amazing three-day, two-night backpacking adventure on one of the most scenic trails in the Catskills as we thru hike the Escarpment trail. While strenuous, we consider this 25-mile thru-hike a beginner-friendly adventure as your experienced leaders will show you the ins & outs of backpacking. DIFFICULTY: 🟥 Red (strenuous)
Sunrise Scramble
You can join our outdoor leaders, Chuck and Jesse, every Friday at 6 AM for a fast-paced hike to the casino ruins on Mount Beacon! This will be a challenging but rewarding early-morning hike to get your day started off right (and with the time to shower before work). DIFFICULTY: ⬛ Black (very strenuous)
Jams: Beacon
Our Jam sessions are outlets for guardians to explore music & build meaningful relationships and are hosted by a trained Lead Musician. Guardians of any skill level are welcome to join — using your own instrument or one of ours.
Mindfulness Walk | Blue Mountain
Join our outdoor leaders, Leslie and Elena, on a relaxing, meditative mindfulness walk around the Blue Mountain Preserve in Peekskill, NY. During this outing we’ll access the restorative benefits of being in nature as we quietly allow our senses to connect with our surroundings. We’ll also engage in a mindfulness activity centered on the natural elements in our setting. DIFFICULTY: 🟦Blue (easy)
Sunset Scramble
You can join our outdoor leaders, Elena and Aaron, every Friday at 6 PM for a fast-paced hike to the flagpole on Breakneck Ridge! This will be a challenging but rewarding evening hike to finish off your work-week in high spirits (and get in that cardio!) DIFFICULTY: ⬛ Black (very strenuous)
Sunrise Scramble
You can join our outdoor leaders, Chuck and Jesse, every Friday at 6 AM for a fast-paced hike to the casino ruins on Mount Beacon! This will be a challenging but rewarding early-morning hike to get your day started off right (and with the time to shower before work). DIFFICULTY: ⬛ Black (very strenuous)
HOLD THE LINE
The Tunnel to Towers Foundation and Guardian Revival invite you to HOLD THE LINE: a unique, in-person experience — exclusively for America’s guardians. Join us and your fellow veterans & first responders as we HOLD THE LINE. Limited tickets available.
Jams: Beacon
Our Jam sessions are outlets for guardians to explore music & build meaningful relationships and are hosted by a trained Lead Musician. Guardians of any skill level are welcome to join — using your own instrument or one of ours.
Links for Vets Golf Scramble
Guardian Revival has been selected to receive 100% of proceeds from the Links for Vets Golf Scramble hosted by The Links at Union Vale. Organizations (or individuals) can choose to sponsor a hole or be a tournament sponsor, and we greatly appreciate your support.
Ferncliff Forest Walk
Join our outdoor leaders, Dawn and Elena, on a peaceful walk through the woods of the Ferncliff Forest nature preserve in Rhinebeck. On this 2.7-mile walk through winding forest trails, we'll have plenty of time to stop and admire our surroundings as well as some of Ferncliff Forest's key features -- including the Mount Rutsen fire tower and a scenic pond. DIFFICULTY: 🟦Blue (easy)
Writing Workshop
Writing is for all of us. Whether it's poetry, songwriting, or storytelling, the freedom to express and record through written language is a powerful thing. Join us at one of our writing workshops to discover, create, and express freely on whatever platform suits you best. The Guardian Writing Experience is designed for writers of all ability levels.
Jams: Beacon
Our Jam sessions are outlets for guardians to explore music & build meaningful relationships and are hosted by a trained Lead Musician. Guardians of any skill level are welcome to join — using your own instrument or one of ours.
Companion Dog Fundraiser
The German American Club is hosting a benefit dinner with proceeds going to sponsor a companion dog. Enjoy a Bavarian Schnitzel dinner and support Boots & Paws at the same time!
Companion Dog Awarding
We’re awarding a golden retriever puppy to a guardian thanks to the generous support of the Helping Heroes Club. Companion dog awardings are memorable moments where we introduce a puppy and their guardian. We hope you’ll come join us for this special event!
Backpacking 101
Come spend the weekend relaxing, learning new skills and making memories with your fellow veterans & first responders on an amazing two-day, one-night backpacking adventure. On this beginner-friendly trip in Harriman State Park, you’ll learn the basics of backpacking from our expert team. DIFFICULTY: 🟨 Yellow (moderately strenuous)
American Military History Series
Join our monthly American Military History series. We hope you’ll come learn more about the Hudson Valley region & its military history. This month’s session will be led by Mitch Corrado, who is presenting about Beacon’s Own PFC Browne and the U.S. Involvement in Korea.
Jams: Beacon
Our Jam sessions are outlets for guardians to explore music & build meaningful relationships and are hosted by a trained Lead Musician. Guardians of any skill level are welcome to join — using your own instrument or one of ours.
Women Guardians Outing | April
For our April Women Guardians Outing you can join our outdoor leaders, Elena and Dawn, on a wildflower-spotting walk at the Stony Kill Environmental Education Center in Fishkill, followed by a picnic lunch. These early-spring blooms only last for a short time, so lets see how many we can spot! DIFFICULTY: 🟦Blue (easy)
Writing Workshop
Writing is for all of us. Whether it's poetry, songwriting, or storytelling, the freedom to express and record through written language is a powerful thing. Join us at one of our writing workshops to discover, create, and express freely on whatever platform suits you best. The Guardian Writing Experience is designed for writers of all ability levels.
Jams: Beacon
Our Jam sessions are outlets for guardians to explore music & build meaningful relationships and are hosted by a trained Lead Musician. Guardians of any skill level are welcome to join — using your own instrument or one of ours.
Stonykill Nature Walk
Join our outdoor leaders, Henri and Elena, for a peaceful nature walk along the Sierra Trail at the Stony Kill Environmental Education Center in Fishkill. This trail is relatively flat along the short 1-mile loop and provides several points of interest, including a pond, a meadow, and several vernal pools! DIFFICULTY: 🟦Blue (easy)
Vietnam Veterans Day
VFW Post 5491 in Mahopac is hosting a ceremony in honor of Vietnam Veterans Day on March 29 at 11:30 AM ET. On March 29, 1973, the last U.S. combat troops left South Vietnam.
Jams: Beacon
Our Jam sessions are outlets for guardians to explore music & build meaningful relationships and are hosted by a trained Lead Musician. Guardians of any skill level are welcome to join — using your own instrument or one of ours.
Jams: Beacon
Our Jam sessions are outlets for guardians to explore music & build meaningful relationships and are hosted by a trained Lead Musician. Guardians of any skill level are welcome to join — using your own instrument or one of ours.
All events
Events for all our programs: Another Summit, Boots & Paws, Encore, and G-Connect. Join us for adventures, music, workshops, peer support, and more.
We offer both virtual & in-person events. Hope to see you soon!
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