Volunteer Day
Every Wednesday 10:00-12:00 PM
635 Berry Cove Rd. Franklin NC 28734
Calling all volunteers, tall and small, you're invited to join us for a couple hours every week to help support our programs by volunteering with Healing Herd of Horses. Activities will include basic barn chores, mucking, learning about equine care, exercising mini horses and you may even help us train the horses to prepare them for off-site visits!
Children are encouraged and welcome to attend , although they must listen to and follow our safety rules and be able to control themselves around the horses.
Series of Equine Retreats for Veteran Spouses
January 15th 1:00-3:00 PM
Blush NC - 76 E. Main St. Franklin NC 28734
Wives of Veterans, this is for YOU!
This natural horsemanship clinic/wellness retreat series is an ongoing program designed for deep connection to each-other, nature and our majestic horses.
We meet once per month for two hours to invite our equine friends to help us deepen our understanding of our ever changing lives and connect with each-other forming new friendships and a support system unique to Veteran families.
Most of our work with horses will be non-riding based, although there will be riding opportunities during the program.
Participants are responsible for their own transportation to and from the clinic.
We are very excited to be able to offer this opportunity to wives of Veterans and look forward to hosting you!
Series of Equine Retreats for Veteran Spouses
February 19th 1:00-3:00 PM
635 Berry Cove Rd. Franklin NC 28734
Wives of Veterans, this is for YOU!
This natural horsemanship clinic/wellness retreat series is an ongoing program designed for deep connection to each-other, nature and our majestic horses.
February 19th is knows as "Chocolate Mint Day", in addition to our Equine Assisted Learning activities, we will be incorporating chocolate and mint into a fun make and take treat.
What to expect:
We meet once per month for two hours to invite our equine friends to help us deepen our understanding of our ever changing lives and connect with each-other forming new friendships and a support system unique to Veteran families.
Most of our work with horses will be non-riding based, although there will be riding opportunities during the program.
Participants are responsible for their own transportation to and from the clinic.
We are very excited to be able to offer this opportunity to wives of Veterans and look forward to hosting you!
Winter Campout - CA
Veteran Winter Campout- CA
February 4-5th 2023
Fry Creek Campground
Palomar Mountain, CA (just outside San Diego)
Please join us for a fun filled overnight Veteran campout. We will be exploring Palomar Mountain in a round trip hike that is 4 miles total (2 miles out and 2 miles back). We will enjoy a campfire, camaraderie and beautiful views from atop the mountain and hope to see some of the amazing local wildlife.
Please bring:
Pillow
Sleeping Bag (if you have one)
Tent (if you have one)
Hygiene gear
Warm clothing
Pants
Closed toe shoes (preferably comfortable hiking shoes)
Camel back or reusable water bottle
Camp chair (if you have one)
Winter Campout- NC
Veteran Winter Campout- NC
February 25 3:00 PM - February 26th 11:00 AM
Nurture Nature Retreat
635 Berry Cove Rd. Franklin, NC 28734
Please join us for a fun filled overnight Veteran campout. We will meet at the campground at 3:00 and enjoy a short hike in the forest before settling down by the fire. Tents with beds are provided, please bring a warm sleeping bag. You'll enjoy dinner by the campfire with fellow veterans.
Space is limited, if you are interested in joining for this event, please fill out the registration form below and we will be in contact with you with more details. Thank you.
Veteran Hog Hunt
THIS EVENT HAS LIMITED SPACE, IF YOU ARE INTRESTED IN ATTENDING, PLEASE FILL OUT THE FORM BELOW AND WE WILL CONTACT YOU WITH FURTHER REGISTRATION INFORMATION
March 10-12 2023
Fort Benning Army Base
Uchee Creek Campground, Fort Mitchell, AL
Veterans, you are invited to join us for a three day hog hunt on Fort Benning Army Base.
What to expect:
Arrive at Fort Benning Army Base at 0900 Friday March 10th for base access verification, firearm registration and campground check-in.
Hunters are required to purchase a state hunting license and a Post Pass prior to the event, more details on this after your registration is confirmed.
We will be spot and stalk hunting covering a lot of ground. If you do not have a firearm, one will be provided for you. Dinners and camp reservation are provided.
You are responsible for travel to and from the event, if you would like to carpool from Franklin, NC accommodations are available.
Again, space is limited, please fill out the form below and we will contact you with further details.
Military Widow's Wellness Retreat
Military Widow's Wellness Retreat - March 2023
Nurture Nature Retreat
635 Berry Cove Rd. Franklin, NC 28734
Military Widows, you are invited to a nature-based, wellness retreat.
You will enjoy connection, rejuvenation and growth during your all inclusive stay at no charge to you. You are responsible for travel to and from the retreat center, we take care of everything from there!
Activities include guided hikes, experiences to support emotional health, herbal make and take gifts and artesian workshops, all while enjoying the great outdoors in style in your cozy glamping tent.
You must be able to climb stairs and be open to adventure :)
Check in from 3:00 Wednesday March 29th, check out by noon Saturday April 1st.
You are responsible for travel to and from the retreat, we will take care of everything else for you.
Space is limited, if you are interested in joining us for this event, please fill out the form below and we will be in touch with you with further registration information.
Please contact Jess with any questions 619.726.9240
*$100 deposit required - further details will be given if you are confirmed for this retreat.
*Our retreats are in high-demand, you may only attend one retreat per year at this time. Thank you for understanding.