2024 Calendar
CORE SERVICES + PROGRAM SEMESTERS
Equine-Facilitated Psychotherapy [EFP] / Nature-based Talk Therapy (EcoTherapy) [NBTT/ET]
The Winter 2023 semester is carried over from November 2023 through to February 19, 2024.
Spring Semester – Week of Feb 26 through week of May 25
Summer Semester – Week of June 3 through week of Aug 17
Fall Semester – Week of Aug 19 through week of Nov 23
Winter Semester – Week of Nov 25 through Feb 22, 2025
EFP/NBTT is our only year-round program.
Equine-Assisted Learning [EAL]
Spring Semester – Week of Feb 26 through week of May 25
Fall Semester – Week of Aug 19 through week of Nov 23
Therapeutic Horsemanship [TH]
Spring Semester – Week of Feb 26 through week of May 25
Fall Semester – Week of Aug 19 through week of Nov 23
Nature-based Occupational Therapy (EcoOT) [NBOT/EOT]
Spring Semester – Week of Feb 26 through week of May 25
Fall Semester – Week of Aug 19 through week of Nov 23
2024 CALENDAR BY MONTH
January 2024
Thu 18 • The Nature Reset Workshop (a micro-retreat for adults)
Wed 31 • EAS Roundtable and Demo Day (for MHPs and ESMHLs)
February 2024
Sun 04 • Volunteer Event Committee Meeting (2:00pm)
Sun 04 • Spark* Meeting (4:00pm)
Fri 09 • EAS Roundtable and Demo Day (for MHPs and ESMHLs)
Thu 15 • The Nature Reset Workshop (a micro-retreat for adults)
Sat 24 • Volunteer Workday and Training/Orientation
…looking for the Sign-up Genius link? Here it is!
Sat 24 • New Year, New Semester* – Client + Volunteer Campfire, Cocoa and Coffee | RSVP HERE
Mon 26 • Spring Semester Begins
Wed 28 • Chipotle Fundraiser
March 2024
Fri 15 • EAS Roundtable and Demo Day (for MHPs and ESMHLs)
Fri 15 • Lessons with Laura | SIGN UP HERE
Sat 23 • Salem College EAL Workshops (Bushel Barns)
Thu 28 • The Nature Reset Workshop + Book Launch/Signing Party (a micro-retreat for adults)
Thu 28 • Reading-at-the-Ranch (4-5pm, RSVP required) | RSVP HERE
Sat 30 • Adult Horsemanship/EAL Micro-Retreat (10a-12:30p) | RSVP HERE
April 2024
Sat 06 • Salem College EAL Workshops (Bushel Barns)
Sat 13 • Volunteer Workday and Training/Orientation
…looking for the Sign-up Genius link? Here it is!
Wed 17 • The Nature Reset Workshop (a micro-retreat for adults)
Thu 18 • Reading-at-the-Ranch (4-5pm, RSVP required) | RSVP HERE
Fri 19 • Levine Children’s Hospital Private Retreat (rain date: Fri 26)
Sat 20 • Earth Day Nature Therapy + Yoga Retreat | REGISTER HERE
Sat 20 • Salem College EAL Workshops (Bushel Barns)
Sun 21 • Benefit Obstacle Clinic with Laura Hebard of Bushel Barns – SOLD OUT!
Fri 26 • Lessons with Laura | SIGN UP HERE
Sun 28 • Red Feather’s Rescue for the Roses
May 2024
Thu 09 • Youth Horsemanship/EAL Micro-Retreat (4:00-5:00p) | RSVP HERE
Fri 10 • Community School of Davidson Private Retreat
Sat-Sun 18-19 • Balance Through Movement Method Clinic with Stasia Strong
Thu 16 • Reading-at-the-Ranch (4-5pm, RSVP required) | RSVP HERE
Weeks of May 13 and May 20 • Client Photo Weeks
Sat 25 • Spring Semester Ends
June 2024
Sat 01 • MIND/FULL Workshops [tween/teen • parent/caregiver]
Sat 08 • Discovery Trail Dog Fest and RuffRuck! (rain date: Sun June 09)
Fri 14 • Lessons with Laura | SIGN UP HERE
Fri 21 • EAS Professionals Summer Retreat + Continuing Education Day
Sat 22 • Volunteer Workday and Training/Orientation
…looking for the Sign-up Genius link? Here it is!
Sun 23 • Benefit Obstacle Clinic with Laura Hebard of Bushel Barns
July 2024
Fri 12 • Lessons with Laura | SIGN UP HERE
August 2024
Sat 03 • Volunteer Workday and Training/Orientation
…looking for the Sign-up Genius link? Here it is!
Wed 07 • Spark* JUNIOR JUBILEE (rain date: Thursday Aug 08)
Sat 10 • Obstacle Challenge Competition | SIGN UP HERE
Sat 17 • MIND/FULL Workshops [tween/teen • parent/caregiver]
Mon 19 • Fall Semester Begins
Weeks of Aug 19 and Aug 26 • Client Photo Weeks
Fri 23 • Lessons with Laura | SIGN UP HERE
Thu 29 • Reading-at-the-Ranch (4-5pm, RSVP required) | RSVP HERE
Sat 31 • Adult Horsemanship/EAL Micro-Retreat (10a-12:30p) | RSVP HERE
September 2024
Thu 05 • Dinner with Donkeys (5:00-7:00pm, RSVP required)
Thu 12 • Reading-at-the-Ranch (4-5pm, RSVP required) | RSVP HERE
Fri 13 • EAS Roundtable and Demo Day (for MHPs and ESMHLs)
Fri 20 • Lessons with Laura | SIGN UP HERE
Sat 14 • Volunteer Workday and Training/Orientation
…looking for the Sign-up Genius link? Here it is!
Sun 15 • Benefit Obstacle Clinic with Laura Hebard of Bushel Barns
October 2024
Sun-Tue 13-15 • Villanova LEVEL Social Justice Experience Retreat
Mon 14 • Reading-at-the-Ranch (3-4pm, RSVP required – *special guests for this event!) | RSVP HERE
Thu 17 • Youth Horsemanship/EAL Micro-Retreat (4-5:00p) | RSVP HERE
Fri 18 • Lessons with Laura | SIGN UP HERE
Sat 26 • GRAZE+GLOW (rain date: Sunday Oct 27)
November 2024
Fri 08 • Lessons with Laura | SIGN UP HERE
Sat 23 • Closing Out the Season* – Client + Volunteer Campfire, Cocoa and Coffee | RSVP HERE
Sat 23 • Fall Semester Ends
Sun 24 • Benefit Horse Show
December 2024
Fri 06 • Lessons with Laura | SIGN UP HERE
This calendar is subject to change for any reason, including but not limited to, status of the COVID-19 pandemic, weather, natural disaster, participant attendance and/or organization’s ability to staff programs for any reason. Follow on FB for updates or contact us.