Kator Dunn Farm is a Nonprofit Organization

Preserving Traditions
Empowering Journeys

Kator Dunn Farm was created with one
simple belief: real healing happens in nature.

Eco-therapy for Warriors

Email Us

info@katordunnfarm.org

Retreat Host

DeerwooD5

Location

Duplin County, North Carolina

THIS IS KDF

Kator Dunn Farm - KDF - is a nonprofit organization providing retreats for Warriors and their families.

Staged from the 880-acre property of DeerwooD5, KDF retreats offer a peaceful environment far from noise and pressure. Based in DeerwooD5’s natural setting, Warriors – veterans and active-duty service members- have a place to breathe, reset, and reconnect. The pace slows. Warriors step into a landscape inviting them to move, reflect, and rediscover parts of themselves.

OUR MISSION STATEMENT

Kator Dun Farm empowers Warriors and their families through recreational and ecotherapy retreats rooted in nature, tradition, and community. We provide restorative outdoor experiences aimed at reducing stress, rebuilding connections, and supporting healing through the time-honored practices of hunting, conservation, and engagement with the land. Preserving Traditions – Empowering Journeys.

OUR PROGRAMS

Our programs combine the proven benefits of recreational eco-therapy with the traditions of hunting, conservation, and land stewardship.

Retreats for Warriors blend time-honored outdoor traditions with restorative experiences. Whether sitting quietly in a deer stand or turkey blind at sunrise, walking the hundreds of acres of woods nestled along the Goshen Swamp, or sitting on the front porch of the Hunter’s Cabin watching the sun go down for the day, we focus on community as much as the activities themselves. Retreats bring Warriors together to share stories, support, and connections. We believe, and our guests echo, small groups are better. Most hunts bring together 4-6 hunters for a shared experience.

OUR SETTING

KDF’s work with Warriors comes to life at DeerwooD5. The retreat begins, the stories unfold, and comradery takes root.

Our partner DeerwooD5 is located at 257 Kator Dunn Road in Albertson, North Carolina, is the 880-acre property nestled in the quiet countryside of Duplin County. It offers a rare blend of natural beauty, privacy, and purpose-built amenities. The land unfolds in rolling fields, hardwood stands, and longleaf pine corridors, creating a diverse habitat for whitetail deer, wild turkey, small game, and native wildlife. Wide trails weave through the property allowing for walkable paths and ATVs. The Goshen Swamp, a blackwater creek tributary of the Northeast Cape Fear River, brings in the ducks traveling south.

The Hunter’s Cabin was built by hand using the techniques of hard labor sprinkled with a little bit of colorful language. It is comfortable and inviting.

Recently a Gathering Room along with an outdoor social space were added to the property providing a comfortable setting for community meals, meaningful conversations, and hearty laughs.

This property offers an uninterrupted sense of calm which is hard to find these days. It was built as a retreat where the land becomes part of the healing experience.

As Bobby Williams, a beloved veteran, said “it is just paradise.”

COMMITTED TO ECO-THERAPY

These experiences are meaningful and encourage us to reconnect with ourselves and rediscover purpose in a natural, judgement-free setting.

Kator Dunn Farm offers a place in time housed on a natural sanctuary built for restoration.

Every trail, stand, blind, and gathering space reflects our commitment to honoring Warriors and their families. Every goal is simple: offer a chance to reflect, connect, and heal in the open air, surrounded by nature, supported by peers, and anchored in a community.

KDF Impact in Numbers

Warriors Hosted

Adventures Accomplished

Lives Impacted

Acres Conserved

You can help host a veteran at an eco-therapy retreat. Contact us to find out how your donation can make an impact today.

FIND YOUR PEACE

Let's plan the retreat that restores and renews.

TESTIMONIALS

Real experiences, real memories, real adventures

This isn’t just a place to hunt—it’s a place to heal, reconnect, and remember what really matters. Their mission of serving veterans and their families isn’t something they just talk about…they live it. You can feel it in every detail, every conversation, and every moment spent on that land. (click to read more)

LCDR Matthew Miles, USN

Kator Dunn Farm offers an incredible experience... they go above and beyond with genuine hospitality and make every veteran feel welcomed and appreciated. This is more than just a hunt—it’s a reset. Time in the woods, shared stories, amazing accommodations, and the kind of camaraderie that veterans truly understand. They’ve created something special where appreciation isn’t just said—it’s shown. I am truly grateful for what they’re doing for the veteran community.

Jared Spurrier United States Marine Corps Iraq War Veteran

Teresa and Brian at Kator Dunn provided a fantastic experience. I brought my son with me and he had the time of his life. Deer hunting, skeet shooting, a camp fire every night, and the boys got to shoot some pumpkins. Every meal was taken care of and the food was amazing. It was cool to find out it was all locally sourced too. You can tell they really have a passion for what they're doing.

A.F.

My experience hunting at Kator Dunn Farms was nothing short of exceptional. From the moment I arrived, I felt very welcome. The genuine appreciation for military service was humbling... (click to read more)

K.M.

My son and I went on a hunt at the Kator Dunn Farm and we had an amazing time. Just spending time on the property and getting to enjoy the harvest was a blessing but the fellowship around the fire was even better. Brian and Teresa are great hosts who clearly love the veteran community. My son will be telling stories from the Kator Dunn Farm for a long time.

C.D.

In the spring of 2024 and 2025 I had the opportunity to turkey hunt at Kator Dunn Farm/Deerwood. This was an awesome opportunity and I had a lot of fun. The staff went above and beyond to make sure everyone was taken care of from housing, food and the group interaction with everyone. I had an awesome time with them and with the veterans that were there. Can't wait till the next time!

Scott Wallace