Kids and Teens are experiencing challenges that were not present a decade ago. We offer a real hands-on, screen-free positive experience for young people. Peaceful Acres is a beautiful place for youth and teens to gain clarity, peace and feel refreshed. We specialize in partnering people with horses and donkeys (and sometimes goats too) in programs, guided by leadership coach Nanci, that go a level above traditional person-to-person personal growth and development coaching. Our program animals are intuitive, fun and incredibly helpful for young people especially to be able to feel comfortable and unburden themselves of the challenges that they are facing.

Nanci is a Certified Leadership Coach with a Masters Degree in Social Work. She has spent nearly 20 years working alongside the horses with young people to help in a wide range of ways. Sometimes we all need a little encouragement, an experience to spark our passion, to regain hope, and to enjoy valuable time in a nature-based environment.

Kids and teens need a break from screens and the super-charged fast-paced world. We provide that here and our Equine-Guided Emotionally Supportive Programs are an ideal setting for making lasting positive memories and learning healthy social/emotional/behavioral skills and habits. Nanci will lead your child or teen through a horse-assisted program session that may include:

– an introduction to the rescued animals,

– personalized indoor arena ground-work with specially thought-out and timed questions,

– walking their specially chosen horse (mini or donkey) around the peaceful scenic sanctuary property while talking or quiet depending on the need of the participant,

– time for follow-up questions, reflection, and relaxing time with the animals.

We have found the when participants are with the the horses they feel more ready and confident to make progress in healing, overcoming and thriving.