Forest Acres Retreats and Events

10/22/2026

If you’re a therapist or a coach, you teach wellness.

But sometimes, you’re so busy taking care of everyone else, your own sleep, nutrition, and emotional health feel out of reach.

You give so much, there’s little left for you.

Income depends on back-to-back sessions, maybe insurance paperwork and low reimbursement.

When I rescued horses and took them in on my little farm, I thought people would love to just visit and get horse hugs. My horses are retired and no longer ridden due to injuries and trauma from their past lives.

But what really happened?

Counselors, therapists and coaches started asking to come.

And the clients they brought along went through some significant changes.

If you are always learning about ways to enhance your clients’ outcomes, and have wondered about incorporating equine-assisted services, I am here to teach you.

Not only has it helped my clients, but it has turned into a highly profitable business.

If you’re ready for something that you can build for your own healthy habits and make money at the same time, come along with us to Costa Rica.

March 27-April 3, 2027
7 Nights at Kindred Spirits, Costa Rica
Learn and swim with horses in your free time.

And because it’s so hard to wait, before you arrive you will receive our signature Rhythm Reset on longevity nutrition and daily habits.

Following the certification that will give you the blueprint to scale your own cash-paying client business, you’ll receive 30 days of coaching.

Everything is included except your airfare to and from Costa Rica.

🐴 DM “SCALE” and I’ll send you the details.

10/21/2026

When the sweetest connection is made, it needs no caption.
No words.
No explanation. 🤍🤍

10/20/2026

If you know you’re meant for more, but don’t know where to start…

You don’t have to have all the answers, and it doesn’t all have to be perfect to start.

Whether it’s a major life change, like starting your business, or what hook to use in your next post, these questions can help you unlock some of your inner gifts to take action on those things.

🤍 Share with someone you know who is facing a big decision.

🤍 Tag those growing alongside you or those you want to lift up.

09/23/2026

We had some special guests today at the Little Barn Library at Forest Acres.

We’re “booked” again tomorrow. 😂

A cozy library.
Books to discover.
Horses curious to listen in.
A little space to connect, create and breathe.

📚☕️🐴

09/16/2026

Come in for a coffee and horses. ☕️
This was built to welcome anyone who needs to relax, to feel calm, and to find quiet away from all the noise.

When I built this little barn, I brought home my two horses. So they would be 250’ from my house, instead of 15 minutes away by car.

And so we could welcome anyone who wants to feel lighter and brighter because of my horses.

I dreamed this farm would be full of people from all ages… to all walks … and all capabilities. And that’s exactly what has happened.

From the first day we moved the horses in til now, we’ve seen over 250 people here at Forest Acres! Whether it’s for a yoga circle, a private party, retreat or a 1:1 with the horses, we’ve kept track and are so full of gratitude for our community.

Thank you to everyone who has visited us here at Forest Acres.

🫖 If you haven’t yet met us here in beautiful western NY, send a DM to see the ways you can experience nature with horses and nervous system wellness.

Right here, with our horses, peace, and quiet.

📍We’re 10 minutes from Chautauqa Lake, and 10 minutes from downtown Jamestown. Set back 1200’ from the road, nestled in the forest, where all you see is green and blue skies, and all you hear is birds and horses chewing their hay.

Send a message to learn more

05/04/2026

There’s a different way to experience time here.

Not rushed. Not scheduled down to the minute.
But slow, intentional, and quietly meaningful.

Again this season, we’re offering boutique equine experiences … small, thoughtfully curated sessions designed to bring people into deeper connection with themselves, with nature, and with the horses.

Some are grounding and calming.
Some invite reflection and clarity.
Some open space for creativity… writing, painting, simply being.

No horse experience needed.
Just a willingness to step out of the noise for a little while.

If you’re visiting the area, part of a retreat, or simply feeling the pull toward something different, you can explore more on our special experiences page:

https://equineunioninternational.com/experiences

And every experience gives back … to a vetted horse rescue. 🐴

04/22/2026

🌎 Earth Day, from the land’s perspective.

Wild horses have shaped these ecosystems for generations.

They move across miles, distributing nutrients.
They graze in ways that can reduce fire fuel.
They help keep landscapes open and diverse.

And yet…this is the same land where large-scale roundups continue.

Managed primarily by the Bureau of Land Management, thousands of wild horses and burros are removed each year in the name of “range health.”

The conversation is often framed as horses vs. land.

But that’s not the full picture.

Land health is complex.
So is herd management.
So is the impact of livestock, policy, and resource use.

If we care about the land, we have to be willing to look at all of it.

Not just what’s easy to blame.

Earth Day isn’t just appreciation.
It’s awareness.

And maybe… asking better questions about how we steward both the land and the lives on it.

Photo credit: .williams.photography (one of her favorite North Onaqui stallions)

04/12/2026

He came to visit from CO 🐴💙 And KeKe was in love. It wasn’t a therapy visit… this guy’s a horseman, so he knows the power of horses.
But seeing him with my horses made me think about how it’s hard for guys to ask for help. (Most of our 1:1 clients are women.)
Resistance to talking things over is real - it can often make you feel like you’re reliving trauma or stress.
With horses, you don’t have to talk about anything at all.
Which is why sometimes calm happens in the barn, not in a clinic.
Studies prove again and again that equine-assisted experiences like this are one of the 3 most beneficial therapies for people with PTSD.