mindset is our main objective
The Veterans Dive Center & Retreat was founded in 2024 with the purchase of a dedicated home in Cudjoe Florida with the goal to provide a getaway & SCUBA training center for service members. The project is funded by founders Patrick & Raven Tarmey through the revenues on their YouTube channel "Patty Mayo". Together, Patrick & Raven have committed over $2.6 million to the military community. Patrick & Raven did not serve in the military. Their inspiration comes from a love of the United States of America and the heros that protect her.
How to visit
request
Contact us using the form below, let us know what course(s) you're interested in , when you'd like to come, who's coming with you and a little about your background.
review
We'll review your request and reach out if we have additional questions about your group or course. We'll check availability of the retreat & instructors and get back to you within a few days.
schedule
Once your stay is approved we'll reach out to finalize the details of your stay and get additional information about your group. The average stay is 5 days, the maxium stay is 14 days.
travel
All guests are responsible for their own travel the retreat located in Cudjoe Key Florida as well as food, hygene and other personal requirements. We recommend flying into Key West International.
plenty to do!
Downtown key west
Downtown key west
Duval street & downtown Key West are only 30 minutes away!
on-key dining
on-key dining
The Square Grouper, 420 Lounge and Morning Joint are all located seconds from the Veterans Retreat! These are some of the best restaurants and hang outs in the keys. There's also mini-golf and Boondocks for outdoor dining right down the street.
catch & cook
catch & cook
The retreat home is located on 200 feet of oceanfront with 2 docks, outdoor grill and plenty of seating with an unobstructed view of the sunrise and sunset. Guests love swimming out in the bay to catch lobster and different fish depending on season.
minimum qualifications
brother / sister
Family of military members are welcome to attend but must be accompanied by a military member. They stay and train for free but must pay for the e-learning portion of the course (~$200 per course)
significant others
Spouses & significant others are welcome. Their stay & training is complimentary. A private "honeymoon" suite is available on a seperate floor from the other bedrooms.
children
Children of military members who are over the age of 18 are welcome to attend. The stay and training is free, but they are responsible for the e-learning portion of the course (~$200 per course)