Service Provider Retreats at Moonlight Ranch

With interests in nature-based and animal-assisted services, I also co-facilitate group retreats for therapists and other direct care service providers at Moonlight Ranch, a privately owned and operated farm in Tyngsboro, Massachusetts. This involves in-person opportunities to be alongside equines (horses and mini-donkeys) while they freely roam in their paddock and choose how they want to be involved. 

I have been a member of the Moonlight Ranch herd since January 2021. I completed a certificate in Embodied Equine Psychotherapy from The Institute for Equine Assisted Practices Inc. and provided psychotherapy with equine interaction at the farm during which I learned more about how the presence of equines can enhance therapy through an experiential, embodied, and relational experience. I have a personal history with horses that has shaped my life since early childhood, and can attest to the positive influence these highly social, emotional, and energetically attuned animals can have in our lives when we are willing to learn from them, whether through interaction or simply observing and spending time in their presence. The beautiful natural setting also lends itself to a greater sense of peace, presence, and vitality. 

(Please note, I do not provide psychotherapy sessions at the farm. All services I currently provide at Moonlight Ranch are separate from the scope and services provided by Turning Leaf Counseling LLC). 

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Please check back for information about upcoming retreats in Spring 2025! You can also message me below if you would like to be on our email list to be informed about retreats, or if you have any questions. We also are interested in facilitating retreats for groups of service providers seeking a restorative retreat for their team. 

A short description of the Rest and Restore Provider Retreats at Moonlight Ranch: "Please join us for an in-person gathering for providers of any service to step away from the daily grind of life. Immerse yourself in the tranquility of the ranch, take time to pause, reflect and restore your mind, body and spirit in community with the Moonlight Ranch herd, fellow providers and facilitators.  This is also an opportunity to learn about animal assisted services based on a foundation of animal welfare, wellbeing and consent. This is a fully unmounted, on the ground experience. No prior horse handling experience is required."