For nearly three decades Lynnette Bukowski served as an Ombudsman and Volunteer Advisor at myriad Naval Special Warfare Commands, and had the privilege of providing guidance and support to many young Warriors and their families. As the wife of a 32 year Veteran Navy SEAL, she learned well the unique life and needs of a Special Operations Forces family. She is now an author, speaker and mentor, the mother of three, the foster mother of 15 special needs children (now grown), a creative professional and an unexpected widow. 

Today, with her 94 year old mother, sister, and two adult children, Lynn runs a family farm dedicated to serving Special Operations Forces, Tier One First Responders and their families.


Knowing freedom is to free someone else

I've come to know that where there is damage and pain there is also truth to be found. And when one of us somehow finds our way out of the abyss or the tunnel or the woods, we need to share our way out or through.

Everything comes with risk. But if you've lived through war and landed here, there is not one thing you cannot overcome and achieve. If we release what we've lived through and find human connection with one another, souls are inspired to hold tight to the edge of the cliff until help arrives, to live on, to use our scars as road maps, and to pass strength and experience forward to all the world.

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Our Mission

Landing Zone Grace is not just a destination; it’s a disposition. It is a place of respite for combat weary warriors and their families; it is a secure and confidential place for our Warriors and Rescuers to come home to. The goal of this family farm is to provide a sanctuary of rest, renewal and hope to Special Operations Forces (from all branches of the military) transitioning from combat to life at home, as well as Tier One First Responders (firefighters and law enforcement). Brother to brother, husband to wife, family to family - around the dinner table, at the fire pit, spending time with horses and companion dogs, tending to home-grown gardens and farmland, fishing, kayaking, reading, playing hard or just resting – the need to isolate may lesson, the stress will dissipate and a solid new beginning will be found through and with each other


LZ Grace is not just a destination. It is a disposition.
— Lynnette Bukowski

thus far…

  • We’ve served as a home-away-from-home for over 2,300 individuals on site

  • Remotely mentored over 120 and provided pro-bono Executive Coaching services for transitioning SOF

  • Provided a place of community and Connection for over 1,150 families

  • Logged over 316,000 service hours

  • Continue to promote community involvement with Eagle Scout and Gold Star Projects (12 so far!)

  • Nurture ongoing relationships with all who come here, thus 95% of the Warriors return as mentors and new extended family.

  • Foster and grow strong, supportive relationships with neighbors and local businesses.