Project Healing Waters- Richmond program

Project Healing Waters- Richmond program At the Project Healing Waters, Richmond program. We are dedicated to healing America’s Veterans through the therapeutic art of fly fishing.

We aim to foster restoration, resilience, community, and lasting connections in the journey towards healing. Project Healing Waters is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization incorporated in the State of Maryland. PHWFF is dependent on tax-deductible donations and the help of numerous volunteers to meet the educational, equipment, transportation, and related needs of the participants.

⚠️ PHW Fly Tying Session CanceledUnfortunately, Wednesday Project Healing Waters fly tying session has been canceled. We...
08/28/2026

⚠️ PHW Fly Tying Session Canceled

Unfortunately, Wednesday Project Healing Waters fly tying session has been canceled. We apologize for the short notice and any inconvenience.

We’ll see everyone at the next session! 🎣🪶🇺🇸

Thank you for understanding and supporting Project Healing Waters. ❤️

🎣 PROJECT HEALING WATERS — WEDNESDAY NIGHT FLY TYING 🪶This Wednesday, we’re putting the spotlight on a classic pattern!🎯...
08/24/2026

🎣 PROJECT HEALING WATERS — WEDNESDAY NIGHT FLY TYING 🪶

This Wednesday, we’re putting the spotlight on a classic pattern!

🎯 Pattern Focus: The “No See Um” Fly
📅 Wednesday, September 2
⏰ 5:00 PM
📍 6221 Newbys Bridge Rd, Chesterfield, VA 23832

Come tie, learn, share techniques, and enjoy another evening with the Project Healing Waters crew. Whether you’ve tied hundreds of flies or you’re just getting started, there’s always something new to learn around the vise.

Good conversation. Good people. Good flies. 🇺🇸🪶

See you at the vise!

🎣 Wednesday Night Fly Tying at PHW 🪶Another great Wednesday night spent around the vise with the PHW crew!There’s someth...
08/08/2026

🎣 Wednesday Night Fly Tying at PHW 🪶

Another great Wednesday night spent around the vise with the PHW crew!

There’s something special about getting together, sharing techniques, helping each other out, and creating flies that will eventually find their way onto the water. Whether you’re an experienced tier or picking up the tools for the first time, there’s always something new to learn.

Good flies, good conversation, and even better company. 🎣🇺🇸

Tie one. Fish one. Share one.
That’s what fly tying at PHW is all about.

Join us this Wednesday at 5:00 PM for our weekly Project Healing Waters Fly Tying Session! 🎣📍 DAV Chapter 50Chesterfield...
08/04/2026

Join us this Wednesday at 5:00 PM for our weekly Project Healing Waters Fly Tying Session! 🎣

📍 DAV Chapter 50
Chesterfield, Virginia

Whether you're picking up a bobbin for the first time or have been tying flies for years, everyone is welcome. Come enjoy an evening of learning, camaraderie, and conversation as we tie flies, share techniques, and support one another through the healing power of fly fishing.

We look forward to seeing all of our participants and volunteers. See you at the tying bench! 🇺🇸🪶

🎣 Project Healing Waters RichmondJoin us for a Regional Overnight Fishing Event on the Rappahannock River, July 24–26!We...
07/09/2026

🎣 Project Healing Waters Richmond
Join us for a Regional Overnight Fishing Event on the Rappahannock River, July 24–26!

We have 2 participant spots available for a weekend of fishing, camaraderie, and time on the water. Contact our program lead!

Fly and spin gear are both welcome.
We're also looking for 3 volunteers who can bring a cot and sleeping bag.

If you're interested, let us know soon! 🇺🇸🎣

One of our Participants enjoyed a successful evening of night fishing on the Beaverkill, taking advantage of prime condi...
06/04/2026

One of our Participants enjoyed a successful evening of night fishing on the Beaverkill, taking advantage of prime conditions as trout became active after sunset. As darkness settled over the river, anglers were rewarded with several fish and exciting takes on the surface.

Beyond the catches, the evening offered a peaceful and memorable experience, with participants sharing time on one of fly fishing's most historic rivers. The combination of rising trout, cool mountain air, and camaraderie made for a truly special night on the water.

Healing Those Who Serve

Participants enjoyed a successful week of fly fishing in the Catskill Mountains, landing beautiful trout while exploring...
06/04/2026

Participants enjoyed a successful week of fly fishing in the Catskill Mountains, landing beautiful trout while exploring some of the most historic waters in the country. Whether it was a first fish on a fly rod or another memorable catch, each fish represented patience, perseverance, and time well spent on the water.

More importantly, the trip provided opportunities for fellowship, healing, and creating lasting memories among fellow veterans. The trout were a bonus, the real catch was the camaraderie shared along the riverbanks of the Catskills.

For many disabled veterans, fly fishing is about much more than catching fish. Standing in moving water requires focus, ...
06/02/2026

For many disabled veterans, fly fishing is about much more than catching fish. Standing in moving water requires focus, patience, and being present in the moment. The distractions of everyday life fade away as attention shifts to the current, the cast, and the possibility of the next rise.

Fly fishing provides a sense of purpose, accomplishment, and connection. It helps veterans reconnect with the outdoors, build lasting friendships, and find peace in places where words are often unnecessary. The river doesn't care about limitations, it simply offers an opportunity to keep moving forward, one cast at a time.

That is the power of programs like Project Healing Waters and why time spent on the water can be so meaningful for those who have served.

Healing Those Who Serve

Participants from Project Healing Waters recently traveled to the Catskills for a week of fly fishing, fellowship, and c...
06/02/2026

Participants from Project Healing Waters recently traveled to the Catskills for a week of fly fishing, fellowship, and camaraderie. From the historic waters of the Beaverkill to the scenic stretches of the Neversink, participants spent their days pursuing wild trout while enjoying the healing power of nature and the bonds formed on the water.

The fish were memorable, but the friendships, shared experiences, and time spent standing together in these legendary rivers made the trip truly special.

Healing Those Who Serve

Standing in the water, participants take a moment to study their surroundings before making the next cast. Fly fishing i...
06/01/2026

Standing in the water, participants take a moment to study their surroundings before making the next cast. Fly fishing is more than just catching fish with bugs, it's about reading the water, watching the currents, looking for signs of feeding trout, and staying connected to the natural world around them. Every cast begins with patience, observation, and preparation, as anglers focus on the details that can lead to that next unforgetable catch. It's in these quiet moments on the water where skill, mindfulness, and the anticipation of a tight line all come together.

Healing Those Who Serve

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6221 Newbys Bridge Road
Chesterfield, VA
23832

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

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