EVENTS
FIRST FRIDAY | MARCH 1 | 4-6 PM
THRIVE STORY CIRCLE
Join us in the Treehouse for a cozy, Thrive Story Circle experience We’ll gather indoors, although weather permitting, our experience will include a visit to the horses, so boots and layers are recommended. The Thrive Story experience has several formats. This "First Friday" edition is customized for a group setting and easy going timing. We incorporate several components into the experience, including meditation, art, nature and horses - in the exploration towards your Thrive Story.
In Person
FARMHOUSE COMMUNITY TABLE
5-COURSE FUNDRAISING DINNER
SAT. MARCH 23RD - 6:30 PM
This event celebrates many things, including the newly renovated community space inside Farmhouse, the collaboration of community support, and raising awareness and funds for Red Horse Center, including their program, Horses for Hospitality | Supporting positive mental health and workplace culture for Michigan’s food and beverage workers.
Dinner will include five delicious courses created by the team of Farmhouse chefs, led by Christine Ferris. Each course is mindfully paired with beverages by Red Horse's own "Beervangelist" and our local Sommelier, Mike Gustaitis of Wine Sellers. Throughout the five courses, you'll taste two cocktails, three beers and three wines.
In Person
ARENAS FOR CHANGE
SEEN THROUGH HORSES
TRAINING RETREAT
APRIL 20-21, 2024
RED HORSE CENTER
Join a welcoming community during this in-person training retreat, Saturday, April 20 – Sunday, April 21, 2024 in Fennville, Michigan, to learn and experience a powerful approach with the ARCH framework of facilitation – changing lives through story and horses.
Certification: This training retreat qualifies for the hands-on requirement for the certification application with the ARCH Professional Designation in SEEN through Horses.
In Person
SAVE THE DATE!
PORCH PARTY 2024!
In Person
LISTENING TO HORSES
JUNE 8-9, 2024
Dr. Susie Fay shares how to use our innate gifts to create a sacred space where communion with the horse occurs naturally and spontaneously.
With a small group of like-minded people, you will have the opportunity to witness Dr. Susie engage with horses, while exploring the exercises and methods of Sacred Breath.
Treehouse Concert Series:
An intimate evening with Seth Bernard
JUNE 19th | 6 pm - 9 pm
In the tradition of house concerts, Red Horse is hosting Seth Bernard for our Treehouse Concert Series.
Seth Bernard is a Michigan treasure, known as a prolific producer of inventive original music, and a dedicated community caretaker. Seth has made Michigan proud at SXSW, on NPR, and as a musical ambassador on trips to Europe, Mexico, Jamaica and Ethiopia. He is the founder of the Clean Water Campaign for Michigan, Title Track, Earthwork Music, and the Earthwork Harvest Gathering. He is known for his captivating performances and full spectrum guitar work serving songs to lift our spirits and give us courage in turbulent times.
The performance is between 7 - 9 pm, and you're welcome to start arriving at 6 pm. We have grass seating and some chairs, and you're encouraged to bring your own lawn chair or favorite blanket. We'll have some light snacks available and you may also bring in your own food. We will have alcoholic beverages for sale, so no outside alcohol can be brought in. You're welcome to bring n/a beverages, which we'll also have for sale.
https://samuelsethbernard.com/
In Person
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.
In-person
Feb 8 - Mar 15 : Wednesdays 5 pm - 6:30 pm
The principles of trauma-informed care are a paradigm shift for the care of self and others; professionally and personally. Understanding how to implement these principles can positively influence your interactions and your ability to support clients and collaborators. Discover how to apply these insights within many professional roles, including health care, education & teachers, community support organizations, and leaders of all kinds.
Potential takeaways and skills explored include:
Fostering a positive, nurturing work environment
Empower an intentional organizational/company culture
Improved morale
Enhance collaboration and creativity
Contribute to a healthy, resilient sense of well-being in yourself, and your groups.
Variable Pricing from $100 to $300
Virtual
WED MAY 7 - 12 | Women’s Horse-guided Retreat
A heart healing, life-changing retreat, guided by horses, nature, and ourselves in the foothills of Colorado’s Rocky Mountains.
Facilitated by Anne Altvater, Ulla Frederiksen, an amazing herd of horses, and the breathtaking land that Sylvan Dale Ranch calls home.Anne and Ulla in partnership with horses and nature invite you to creatively explore new ways to live an intentional and purposeful life filled with wonderment and joy.
Let yourself deeply rest and your love of horses and nature in this retreat for women, with all levels of horse experience. We are united by our love of horses and our desire to know them and ourselves more deeply.
COST : $3500. limited to 10 women
Includes all retreat activities plus
shared or private lodging in charming cabins on the river
three daily delicious meals with GF & VG options
yoga, meditation, campfires
guidance from the Sylvandale Ranch wranglers
To register: https://insightequinetherapy.com/events
Transportation to Colorado, and to the ranch are not included.