BRANA Campout

Saturday Night Fire Dance at BRANA 30

 Mike C., clean date 6/13/11…This is my first year at BRANA. I’ve really been looking forward to it and I will be enjoying the whole weekend. The fellowship is great. What a way to celebrate recovery. I’ve met so many cool people in recovery. I thank my higher power and the fellowship for keeping me clean. My road will be difficult but I will make it.

Ricardo C., Virginia Beach, VA…Enjoy the journey.

Pam Y…I am excited about being here. It is very peaceful. It’s a nice place for fellowship with friends. Plus, the food is yummy.

Vinnie L., Blue Ridge Area…I love the fact that the campground is transformed into a giant meeting! How about private bathrooms for each campsite?

Daniel G…I have had an amazing time here. The campgrounds are very clean and everyone is nice!

Millie…I’m happy to be here for the third year in a row.

Jerry V., Richmond, VA…I haven’t been here for many years; having a great time.

Letta H…This is my first BRANA Campout. I’m having a great time. Thanks for this experience in my recovery.

Chuck S., Blue Ridge Area, clean date 1/1/98…I usually don’t attend the BRANA Campout as my life has often taken me in other directions this time of the year. This year is different. In January my friend – our friend – Steve M. passed away. Also, I have finished working the 12 Steps for the first time in my recovery. As a result of these two things I have realized what the most important thing in my life is – my friends. I am here to celebrate my friends and I’m glad I came.

Saturday Night Dance at BRANA 30

Em S., Blue Ridge Area…I came here with one day clean. BRANA got me stoked for recovery. Thanks NA.

Colin B…BRANA is my favorite NA event. I look forward to it all year and am really happy to be here.

Mike G., Roanoke, VA…May you continue to be blessed with the miracles of recovery. BRANA 2011.

Jenny M., Richmond, VA…Fun times at BRANA!

Huates M…This was my first BRANA and it was amazing! So relaxing! I definitely will be back next year.

Max…I had a blast jumpin’ off stuff and didn’t shower all weekend. It was great.

Heather L., Virginia Beach, VA…Life is full of little miracles! Sometimes you just have to wait for the storm to pass. Live life to the fullest one day at a time and remain grateful every day.

Billy W. (clean date 4/15/11)…90+ days clean and this was just what I need. My sponsor tells me “Clean time does not equal recovery.” BRANA 30 showed me recovery.

Amanda V., New Dominion Area, VA…The BRANA Campout is the best campout of the year! I always have a great time. Only bad part is packing up and going home. Thanks for everyone who makes it possible. Much love.

Sunrise on the J-Loop at BRANA 30

Ragan, Virginia Beach, VA…Clean three years and my first time at BRANA. I’m here with my family (husband and daughter) and we are having a great time. We are looking forward to spending time in nature, connecting with God and enjoying the fellowship! Thanks!

Ron K…Super chill. Thanks to all who put in the work and helped further carry the message. Keep coming back. And so will we.

Nathan…I love the speakers. Thanks for putting in all the hard work to make this BRANA Campout happen. Love.

Tim B…My third year. Six years clean. Some of the people I got clean with are still here. Cool!

Gigi…I’m excited to be here at my second campout. Last year was so motivational. In active addiction I forget that I can have good clean fun. It’s good to be home.

Duane R…BRANA 30 was the first for me. Had a great time.

Shawn W…This place and the experience has been magical for me.

Kevin C…First time back in 15 years. You all helped me. I helped you. Together we have it all.

Sheena…My clean date in April 16, 2011. St that means this is my first year here at BRANA. I’m glad to be part of the 30th year. I’m having a great time. I hope to be here next year. So let my journey begin. Thanks so much.

Campers gather for the Friday night speaker meeting at BRANA 30

Leah S., Virginia Beach, VA…I love BRANA. I look forward to this campout all year. I enjoy the bonds that are built through being outdoors and being in really close quarters. I love NA and I love BRANA. Thanks for all the hard work.

Jim B…The message of recovery is a life-saving message – not only for the newcomer but also for the addict still suffering. After many years of recovery, I find myself trying to find a new way to live. NA has saved and is saving my life daily – from misery, from addiction and mostly from death. Show up! The life you save could be your own. You definitely save mine.

Marvin J…Looked forward to BRANA. Great fellowship, campsite, weather, recovery, etc. Living life to its best one day at a time.

Sarah N…I had a lot of fun at BRANA 29 and 30. I’m trying to have a scavenger hunt on Saturday. I really enjoy camping at BRANA. See you next year.

Dora H…My first BRANA. Sweet.

Arnold D., Blue Ridge Area…Third BRANA in a row and the best one yet! Already planning for next year.

Saturday Morning Early Bird Meeting at BRANA 30

Tanya K…BRANA 30! First family campout for our young family. The weather has been perfect and fun has been had by all four of us. Awesome speakers and events. Thanks BRANA.

Floyd B., Freestate Region, Westside Area, Giving it Back Home Group…My first BRANA! Plan to make this a regular. We all owe it to NA to be its greeter. Welcome to NA. We will love you ’til you learn to love yourself and others.

Brent C…This was my first BRANA and it was great! I really loved the meetings and the speakers for the most part. I love the campground and the water. I will be back for years to come!

Whitney, Virginia Beach, VA…This is my sixth year at BRANA and it gets better and better every time. Thank you BRANA Area for your service!

Heather R…Although camping is not my thing, BRANA is starting to grow on me. This is our third year coming and we hope to make many many more. It seems no matter where I find a meeting in NA the only thing that different are the faces.

Jessica R…BRANA is above all the most amazing chance to connect with other addicts. I am in love with being a part of this fellowship. It is my way of life and one I will – with my HP’s help – never walk away from.