Finding Healing in the Soil: What Comfort Farms Teaches Us About Connection

This Veterans Day, we’re featuring Comfort Farms, a powerful documentary that tells the story of Jon Jackson, a former combat army ranger who turns to farming as a form of therapy and community healing.

The film follows Jon as he establishes Comfort Farms in Georgia, a space that gives veterans a renewed sense of purpose, dignity, and connection—through the humble, grounding act of working the land. More than a farm, it becomes a sanctuary where people gather not just to grow food, but to grow back into themselves.

Why +wellvyl Is Featuring It

At +wellvyl, we believe healing often begins where we least expect it. This documentary reminds us that community can bloom in the unlikeliest places. It shows us that social wellness isn’t only found in parties, group chats, or therapy sessions—it’s also found in shared labor, in kindness extended to others, and in building something with our hands.

Many veterans return from service feeling disconnected—from their communities, from civilian life, and even from themselves. Comfort Farms is a testament to what happens when you create space for people to reconnect. It’s about the power of purpose. The kind of connection that doesn’t need words but speaks volumes.

The embedded link is to its trailer. You can find out more about “Comfort Farms” and how to watch the full documentary at their website: https://comfortfarmsmovie.com/

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+wellvyl’s Take

Connection doesn’t need to be complicated. Sometimes, it’s a shovel in the dirt, a shared meal, or a quiet nod from someone who gets it. This film is about finding meaning again—and in doing so, helping others do the same.

That’s social wellness in action.

And that’s why Comfort Farms is a story worth sharing.

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