Workshops

Celebrating 10 years at the Meadowlark Farm

All 2025 Workshops

5/3/2025

09:00 - 16:30

Reiki Level I with the Horses

Reiki is an ancient Japanese healing technique involving the placement of hands onto the body. The word "Rei" means Universal and "ki" means life force energy. In this workshop you will learn how energy moves through the body to help support healing. You will be taught hand positions and how to heal yourself and others. The horses will be weaved into the day to demonstrate the power of energy and to open up your intuitive abilities. Participants will earn their Reiki Level I certificate during this full day equine assisted intensive training and attunement session. This workshop is facilitated by Shauna Mayer, Reiki Master, FEEL Facilitator and Suzanne Coleman, Reiki Master and FEEL Facilitator.

What to bring: Please bring a journal, a bag lunch, clothing for outdoor use, close-toed shoes, sunscreen, water bottle, and a hat. Light snacks and refreshments will be provided.

$299/person

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10/4/2025

09:00 - 16:30

Reiki Level II with the Horses

Participants will earn their Reiki Level II certification during this day-long equine-assisted intensive training and attunement session. This workshop will focus on the mental, emotional, and spiritual bodies, Reiki healing symbols and mantras, distant healing techniques, balancing Chakras and assisting with energy blocks. The horses will once again be your teachers to help you trust your healing gifts. The prerequisite for this course is Reiki Level I Certification.

What to bring: Please bring a journal, a bag lunch, clothing for outdoor use, close-toed shoes, sunscreen and a hat. A Reiki manual, light snacks and refreshments will be provided.

$299/person

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TBA

TBA - TBA

Youth Program - Learning Life Skills Through the Horses

Every child finds learning from a horse teacher fun and engaging! This program is designed to teach children important life skills through equine guided activities. Topics covered are body awareness, confidence building, emotional regulation, boundary setting and problem solving. Kids ages 11-14 years.

What to bring: Please wear a hat, sunscreen and close-toed shoes. Also bring a snack and water bottle.

$60/person

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TBA

TBA - TBA

Leading with Presence

Are you ready to tap into your innate leadership potential and become a more influential leader? Join our one day-long retreat and discover the power of equine-facilitated learning. Our unique approach combines the wisdom of horses with proven strategies for effective leadership, inspired by Linda Kohanov's ground-breaking book, "The Five Roles of a Master Herder". This retreat is facilitated by Lisa Burchartz, Life Coach, Somatic Practitioner and Suzanne Coleman, FEEL Facilitator.

What to bring: Please bring a water bottle, clothing for outdoor use, close toed shoes, a hat, sunscreen and a bag lunch. We will provide a workbook, light snacks and refreshments.

$299/person

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TBA

TBA - TBA

Empowered Boundaries Retreat

In midlife, where careers, parenting, and relationships demand every ounce of your energy, it's all too easy to deprioritize your own well-being. But what if you could press pause and find a sanctuary created just for you? This workshop is crafted for the woman who nurtures everyone else's dreams, often at the expense of her own. It's a haven for the empathic leaders, the passionate caregivers, and the unsung heroines who stand at the forefront of change, yet find themselves on the cusp of burnout. Join us to reignite your inner spark, to explore what truly brings you joy, and to align your life with the values and inspirations that make you uniquely powerful. This workshop is facilitated by Lisa Burchartz and Suzanne Coleman.

What to bring: Please bring a journal, water bottle, sunscreen, close-toed shoes, and a bag lunch. (Lunch is provided for an additional $20). Light snacks and refreshments will be provided.

$299/person

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TBA

TBA - TBA

Grounded in Presence Retreat

Grounded in Presence Retreat is a transformative experience designed to connect you with your inner brilliance, replenish depleted biological resources and cultivate resiliency supported by equine interactions and somatic practices. The prerequisite for this retreat is Leading with Presence. This retreat is facilitated by Lisa Burchartz, Life Coach, Somatic Practitioner and Suzanne Coleman, FEEL Facilitator.

What to bring: Please bring a water bottle, a bag lunch, clothes for outdoor use, close-toed shoes, sunscreen and a hat. A workbook, light snacks and refreshments will be provided.

$299/person

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TBA

TBA - TBA

Youth Program - Learning Life Skills through the Horses

Every child finds learning from a horse teacher fun and engaging! This program is designed to teach children important life skills through equine guided activities. Topics covered are body awareness, confidence building, emotional regulation, boundary setting and problem solving. Kids ages 7-10 years

What to bring: Please wear a hat, sunscreen and close-toed shoes. Also bring a snack and a water bottle.

$60/person

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TBA

TBA - TBA

Grounded in Presence (Half Day Retreat)

Grounding into presence supports you to lead authentically, attuned to your emotions, thoughts, and intentions. It offers resilience and the ability to navigate life's inevitable obstacles with greater ease and impact. It's the key to reclaiming your inner brilliance and vision for life. Please join Lisa Burchartz and Suzanne Coleman for this half day workshop were you will learn somatic practices, emotional wellness practices, participate in experiential activities with the horses and learn to nurture your nervous system.

What to bring: Please wear closed toed shoes, appropriate clothing for outdoor activities and bring a water bottle. Light snacks and refreshments will be provided.

$200/person

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TBA

TBA - TBA

Dream Workshop with the Horses

Join Janet Eldret and Suzanne Coleman for this fun and interactive workshop where we will be exploring our dreams, communing with the horses and creating an artistic piece. To register, please contact suzanne@horseandhands.com.

What to bring: Please dress according to the weather. This is an outdoor activity. Please wear closed toed shoes for safety around the horses.

$140/person

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Past Workshops

10/19/2024

09:00 - 13:00

Grounded in Presence (Half Day Retreat)

Grounding into presence supports you to lead authentically, attuned to your emotions, thoughts, and intentions. It offers resilience and the ability to navigate life's inevitable obstacles with greater ease and impact. It's the key to reclaiming your inner brilliance and vision for life. Please join Lisa Burchartz and Suzanne Coleman for this half day workshop were you will learn somatic practices, emotional wellness practices, participate in experiential activities with the horses and learn to nurture your nervous system.

What to bring: Please wear closed toed shoes, appropriate clothing for outdoor activities and bring a water bottle. Light snacks and refreshments will be provided.

$200/person

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7/4/2024

10:00 - 13:00

Youth Program - Learning Life Skills through the Horses

Every child finds learning from a horse teacher fun and engaging! This program is designed to teach children important life skills through equine guided activities. Topics covered are body awareness, confidence building, emotional regulation, boundary setting and problem solving. Kids ages 7-10 years

What to bring: Please wear a hat, sunscreen and close-toed shoes. Also bring a snack and a water bottle.

$60/person

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