About River’s Bend Trout–Sebec
Our Mission
River’s Bend Trout–Sebec provides therapeutic outdoor programs tailored to the unique needs of veterans, active-duty military, first responders, educators, caregivers, and their families through transformative outdoor experiences that promote self-empowerment, healing, resilience, and connection.
Through fly fishing and other nature-based activities, participants may find opportunities for relaxation, stress relief, connection, and emotional renewal in a peaceful, supportive environment. RBT-S is developing inclusive and adaptive outdoor experiences intended to support physical and emotional well-being, strengthen family connections, and honor those who serve and support others.
Mission of Healing
It Started with a Simple Idea: Nature Helps Us Heal.
Our mission was born out of a deep commitment to serving those who have selflessly served others. Founded in Sebec, Maine, River’s Bend Trout–Sebec (RBT-S) is a registered 501(c)(3) U.S. nonprofit organization created to provide a unique space and developing therapeutic outdoor programs where veterans, active-duty military, first responders, educators, caregivers, and their families can experience healing through nature.
What began as a simple vision—to offer a sanctuary for peace, recovery, and camaraderie—has grown into a mission-driven organization rooted in the belief that the natural world can restore both the mind and spirit. Based in Maine, River’s Bend Trout–Sebec serves participants through outdoor programs and experiences in the Sebec and Dover-Foxcroft area.
Our founder, RJ Horwitz, is an avid fly fisher whose personal journey reflects both service and healing. He recognized the powerful impact nature can have on mental and emotional well-being. Through planned therapeutic outdoor programs—including mindfulness practices, fly fishing, and other nature-based activities—RBT-S aims to foster belonging, resilience, and connection. These experiences are being developed to support individual well-being while helping participants strengthen family and community connections.
River’s Bend Trout–Sebec continues to develop its programs, partnerships, volunteer network, and the Sebec property. Each step forward reflects our commitment to creating peaceful, supportive outdoor experiences that encourage personal growth, connection, and renewal. As the organization grows, we remain dedicated to building a welcoming environment that supports the body, mind, and spirit.
Explore our programs, learn how to volunteer, or support our mission through a donation.
Explore our programs, learn how to volunteer, or support our mission through a donation.