Acres of Peace

08/19/2025

08/16/2025

We are currently accepting supplement donations (we’re happy to share our specific needs) and financial contributions to support the Acres of Peace horses. Acres of Peace is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, every donation goes directly toward the care of our rescue horses who help provide healing and purpose for our veterans and first responders.

Whether it’s supplements, cash or check donations (used for hay, grain, and new resources for our veteran programs), your support truly makes a difference for the horses and the heroes we serve.

Please comment or message me if you would like to donate!

Please share, every bit helps!

-Rebecca Henry (Treasurer of Acres of Peace)

08/13/2025

The Veterans Crisis Line is here for you 24/7.
Dial 988 then Press 1, chat at VeteransCrisisLine.net/Chat, or text 838255 for immediate support.

08/10/2025

The Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs (IDVA), the Illinois Department of Agriculture, and the Illinois State Fair invite veterans and their family members to enjoy a free day at the Illinois State Fair on Sunday, August 10, 2025. This celebration marks the 250th Birthdays of the United States Army, Navy, and Marine Corps.

Veterans and their families may present any form of military ID for free admission.
Parking is not included.

The schedule of events is as follows:
10:00 am: JROTC Competition begins
11:30 am: Welcome to Veterans Day: Lincoln Stage
Noon: Lunch (complimentary for veterans and immediate family)
3:00 pm: JROTC Awards Ceremony
4:00 pm: Veterans Parade (line up at the Firehouse)

08/10/2025

Campsites available through Hip Camp in our "magical woods" Great getaway just for you, for your group or for the whole family.

Close by but a world away! In beautiful northern Illinois wilderness. Close to many state and county parks.

Clean, well stocked, pack in, pack out tent and hammock camping.

Quiet, peaceful, serene. Owls, night birds, stargazing, frogs and more.

All proceeds benefit The Acres of Peace Center

Family, LatinX and LGBTQ+ friendly.

If you are a Veteran or 1st responder in our program please use your activation code to receive your discount.

Please book using this link: https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/illinois-welcome-to-our-magical-woods-g6p0hd62

More information and Donations accepted for Acres of Peace Here: https://srccf.org/fund/acres-of-peace/

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Do you or someone you love, need some equine, animal or nature therapy? Are you a Veteran? all of our services are free. Non Veterans also accepted into our program on a fee basis. Please call the farm (815)795-6596 or message us on Facebook!

08/10/2025

08/10/2025

Campsites are still available - or just come and take a walk.

08/01/2025

You need a stepstool to properly groom, Nina. And Romeo has a new friend in Moe the mule!

07/30/2025

Veterans with bipolar disorder can experience a range of symptoms, including noticeable swings in energy, mood, or hours of sleep needed.

Find VA care specialized for you: Mentalhealth.va.gov/bipolar/treatment.asp

07/30/2025

Let’s go!!!

The Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs (IDVA), the Illinois Department of Agriculture, and the Illinois State Fair invite veterans and their family members to enjoy a free day at the Illinois State Fair on Sunday, August 10, 2025. This celebration marks the 250th Birthdays of the United States Army, Navy, and Marine Corps.

Veterans and their families may present any form of military ID for free admission.

Parking is not included.
The schedule of events is as follows:
10:00 am: JROTC Competition begins
11:30 am: Welcome to Veterans Day: Lincoln Stage
Noon: Lunch (complimentary for veterans and immediate family)
3:00 pm: JROTC Awards Ceremony
4:00 pm: Veterans Parade (line up at the Firehouse)