(NOW FULL) Building Unity in Special Needs Families - Equine Therapy Group (Sponsored by Critically Loved)
Of no cost to families, due to the sponsorship by Critically Loved
Join us on Monday nights for five weeks as we work towards each family becoming a team while navigating a difficult path.
Group therapy for families - siblings are welcome, though all children must be at least 7 years old. However, infants (0-12 mo) are fine, as they will remain with parents at all times.
Monday nights starting Sept. 8th (for five weeks) from 6:30pm- 8:00pm
Light dinner provided
Designed for families with at least one child having a medical or developmental diagnosis
Please keep in mind, we will be outdoors (or in a barn) and close-toed shoes are required. Unfortunately due to the nature of this program and current location, we do not have the capability to accommodate wheelchairs at this time. We hope to be able to offer this program to individuals of all abilities in the future.
Additionally, please note that there will be portions of time where the caregivers and children are in separate areas completing separate activities.
Please complete the form below— sign up is not complete until you send back intake forms that will be emailed to you following your interest form submission.
Clinician Open House
Our clinician open house will be at Chestnut Hall Farm in Prospect (12611 US-42, Prospect, KY 40059) on Friday, March 28th. It will be "drop-in" from 4:00pm to 6:00pm, with an experiential learning component in the field with the horses at 5:00pm for any clinician who is interested. Please send an email to raphafarmcorp@gmail.com to RSVP (Clinical professionals only, please)
Botanical Dye Workshop 2: At-Home Techniques
Offered as a follow up to our Introductory Botanical Dye Workshop, this session with Briahna Michalsky will take participants on a deep dive into botanical dye making at home. Briahna will cover dye bath preparation, how to use a mordant, and sourcing dye resources at home. You’ll walk away able to replicate the processes to create botanical dyes in your own space. Each participant is welcome to bring what they dyed in the intro session, but a new item will be available to each participant.
Prior participation in Briahna’s introductory dye workshop is required to participate in this class.
Our instructors are in high demand. Reserve your ticket now to hold your spot.
Please keep in mind that all ticket purchases are final sale. Tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable. All programs and events are rain or shine.
$65.00 fee for Yew Dell Botanical Gardens members, $75.00 for General Admissions
Botanical Dye Beginners
(From Yew Dell Botanical Garden’s Publication)
Back by popular demand! Briahna Michalsky, a local botanical artist, returns for another session on botanical dye processes. She will demonstrate a variety of dye methods such as hammering and steaming; and participants will each get to select one process to make either a custom scarf or hand towel to take home.
Ticketing fees include all supplies.
Please note that this workshop has two sessions on March 8. You are selecting the 2:00-3:30pm timeslot.
Our instructors are in high demand. Reserve your ticket now to hold your spot.
Please keep in mind that all ticket purchases are final sale. Tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable. All programs and events are rain or shine.
Workshop is $50.00 for Yew Dell members, $60.00 for General Admission
Botanical Dye Beginners
(From Yew Dell Botanical Garden’s Publication)
Back by popular demand! Briahna Michalsky, a local botanical artist, returns for another session on botanical dye processes. She will demonstrate a variety of dye methods such as hammering and steaming; and participants will each get to select one process to make either a custom scarf or hand towel to take home.
Ticketing fees include all supplies.
Please note that this workshop has two sessions on March 8. You are selecting the Noon-1:30p timeslot.
Our instructors are in high demand. Reserve your ticket now to hold your spot.
Please keep in mind that all ticket purchases are final sale. Tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable. All programs and events are rain or shine.
Workshop is $50.00 for Yew Dell members, $60.00 for General Admission
Wyoming Experience
This trip will be based from the ranch, staying in log cabins, glamping tents or solo sheepwagons and eating nutritious meals in the lodge. The agenda will include daily rides, hikes, yoga classes and group sessions. The group sessions will be centered around spirituality; exploring the interaction between the spiritual, physical and mental self with opportunities for journaling, drawing and sharing observations. Leading this trip is Briahna Michalsky, who first came to the Diamond 4 Ranch as a guest on a women’s wellness trip with Jessie and has now been returning as a leader of this retreat.
Wellness Event: Mindfulness with the Horses
Tired? Anxious? Need a breath? Join us for a few hours of yoga techniques, learning mindfulness with the horses, and eating healthy food as the sun sets over the field. A women-only event, ages 14+ please.
Paper-making at Yew Dell Botanical Gardens
Join us at Yew Dell Botanical Gardens on March 23 and experience paper-making from dried pieces of a summer garden!
Nonprofit Workers Wellness Event
(SESSION FULL- unless you’ve previously spoken with a Rapha representative) Tired? Anxious? Need a breath? Join us for this special wellness session set aside for nonprofit workers and leaders. We will waive the typical $150, with a $40 suggested donation. Sign up today, as our limit is ten people for this event that introduces you to mindfulness with the horses, relaxing yoga techniques, and some snacks. Remember to wear closed-toed shoes and layers.
Women’s Processing Group
Join us for a 75-minute equine-facilitated psychotherapy group. You’ll be led in processing grief, transition, anxiety, or other life stressors by an LCSW, equine specialist, and our equine partners.
Mondays starting Nov. 13th,
12:00-1:15pm
Chestnut Hall Farm
12611 US-42 Prospect, KY 40059
Women’s Wellness: Sunset with the Horses
Tired? Anxious? Need a breath? Join us for a few hours of yoga techniques, learning mindfulness with the horses, and eating healthy food as the sun sets over the field. A women-only event, ages 14+ please.