EVENTS
FIRST FRIDAYs
WINTER SERIES - 4 - 6 pm
Dec. 6, Jan 3, Feb 7, Mar 7
For the winter months, in place of our Herd Meditations, we’re hosting a discussion series inside the “Treehouse,” a cozy, heated space protected from the elements. Weather permitting, we may still be able to say hi to the herd.
Fri. Dec. 6TH
LISTENING TO HORSES: FREYA"S STORY
Freya’s story of transformation and remedy from a power-over world.
Fri. JAN 3RD
PRIDE & ALLY COMMUNITY SUPPORT
What does it mean to support safe spaces? Discussing LGBTQ+ program development and upcoming support groups.
Fri. FEB 7TH
WIDENING OUR WORLDVIEW
Equity. Bias. Discuss how horses can help us do our work to heal from and shift historic, systemic and ongoing prejudice.
FRI. MAR 7th
LGBTQ+ ALLY TRAINING led by special guest, Erin Bisonette!
In Person
JANUARY 3rd: 4 - 6 pm
FIRST FRIDAYs WINTER SERIES
The First Friday Winter Series is entering the new year!
On January 3rd, our topic is Pride and Ally Support. We see this as a listening circle of sorts. We're inviting the community to share their voices or ears in a discussion about what it looks like to support our LGBTQ+ community. We'll have a virtual link available for this one, so you can join us in person or take part in the conversation from anywhere.
Hot chocolate, tea and snacks are only provided in person...
RSVPS are appreciated!
JAN 25th: Crane's Community Table in Support of Red Horse Center
Come join us at Crane's Pie Pantry Restaurant & Winery for a special event benefiting Red Horse Center! This special edition, 5-course dinner celebrates community through a shared meal with friends, old and new. It also showcases collaborative support, raising awareness and funds for Red Horse Center and their mission to provide equitable access to mental health, personal wellness and youth support in our community.
Reserve your seat in advance, and join us for 5 wonderful courses, each paired with our own hard ciders & wines, all while supporting a great local cause. The Red Horse team will be here speaking, telling heartfelt stories of transformation through the amazing collaboration with horses. They'll answer questions, and invite you to be part of the community they have created. You'll also hear from the Crane's team about the food & drink pairings and if we're lucky, some remarkable stories from the vault.
Hannah Laine will shape the aesthetic and mood with her music.
Let's come together to make a difference. See you there!
*All pairings are included in the price, additional beverages may be purchased separately.
SAUGATUCK SECOND LINE
MARDI GRAS PUB CRAWL
FAT TUESDAY - MARCH 4th, 2025
Mardi Gras 2025 is coming soon! Time to save the date and start planning your outfit and dance moves!
Our information page is up, sponsorship is open and planning is underway. Check out the link above and join us for Mardi Gras!
SEEN through Horses Workshop
Michigan April 26-27, 2025
Join us for this in-person workshop that offers an interactive and collaborative learning environment, focused on applying the ARCH facilitation framework with horses. This workshop seamlessly integrates insights from ARCH online courses into hands-on practice, enhancing your personal and professional growth. Enjoy a relaxing setting where you can connect with colleagues, advance your skills, and engage in professional and personal development experiences.
Certification: This workshop fulfills the hands-on requirement to apply for ARCH Certification in SEEN through Horses.
PORCH PARTY 2025!
Save the Date
Join us for our annual fundraising event on the farm! Details are coming soon, but note that we moved to the weekend BEFORE Memorial Day this year.
See you soon!
May 17th
In Person
"Experience Horse Medicine"
A transformative horse- guided women's retreat
A heart-healing, life changing adventure guided by horses, nature, and ourselves in the foothills of Colorado's Rocky Mountains
TWO DATES AVAILABLE
April 13-18, 2025
October 19 - 24, 2025
at the Sylvan Dale Guest Ranch in Loveland, Colorado.
Facilitated by Anne Altvater, Ulla Frederiksen, an amazing herd of horses, and the breath-taking land that Sylvan Dale calls home.
~ Be "awed" by the breath taking views from the foothills of the Colorado Rocky Mountains by horseback.
~ Have fun, laugh, cry, and make lasting friendships with the horses, each other and the all the Sylvan Dale Ranch family, including the wildlife and stunning landscape.
~ Learn "deep listening" to experience how horses vibrationally communicate and bring our energy into coherence for healing
learn to recognize your unique rhythm as you spend time with the horse herd energy, nature, and each other.
~ Enjoy a horse suited for your riding ability,
Personal Thrive Story Retreat
Schedule your own restorative retreat!
We are now scheduling Personal THRIVE STORY retreats. If the pandemic years have left you lost, grieving, burnt out or languishing, let art, nature and horses guide you towards thriving again. Your thrive story retreat is co-facilitated by two experienced, trauma-informed and ARCH certified professionals, and we will hold space for your story to unfold in a safe and non-judgmental way. As part of our effort to provide equitable access to programs and community wellness, prices for a 2.5 hour personal retreat range from $275 to $475. Ask about our 1/2 day and 2 day retreats for groups.
