Acres for Life, Therapy & Wellness Center

Horse Happy Hour is open to Military, First responders, Police and Healthcare workers and their Families.

Come Breathe in the fresh air, make room to pause, reconnect, and simply be. Spend time with the incredible horse for Acres for Life.

Experience the healing power of connection, hope, and simply being present.

🍂🐴 Pass the Braid | Fall Connection at Acres for Life 🌾🤎

There’s something special about slowing down, stepping into nature, and simply being present. 🍁 Fresh fall air, colorful leaves beneath our feet, peaceful hikes, and the grounding connection of our herd remind us to pause, breathe, and reconnect with ourselves and the world around us.

Through mindfulness, movement, and meaningful moments with horses, we’re reminded that healing can begin when we give ourselves permission to slow down, listen, and just be. 🍂✨

Pass the Braid is a beautiful reminder that connection doesn’t have to be complicated. Sometimes, it’s found in a quiet trail, a gentle horse, a deep breath, and the beauty of the present moment.

Here’s to fresh air, fall colors, and the healing power of connection. 🤎🐴

A heartfelt thank you to the Washington County team for spending a day at Acres for Life to pause, breathe, rest, and reconnect. 💚🐴

We are so grateful for the care, compassion, and connection you pour into serving our community, especially those who need it most. We hope this time on the farm offered space to slow down, refill your cups, and reconnect with the hope and belief that carry you forward in the important work you do every day.

You spend so much time showing up for others. We hope you felt that same care poured back into you. ✨

🌿 Dare to Rise Women’s Retreat

What if you gave yourself one day to pause, breathe, reconnect, and simply be?

You don’t have to have it all figured out.
You don’t have to be fearless.

You just have to be willing to take the next step.
Join us for a beautiful day of connection, self-discovery, horses, creativity, and deep breaths as we create space to rise above the challenges and obstacles life places in front of us.
Come as you are.

Bring your whole heart.
Leave with a little more courage, connection, and belief in yourself. 🤍

November 1st | 9:00 AM–4:30 PM

Acres for Life

$150 | Space is limited

✨ Dare to Rise. Dare to believe there is more within you. Dare to give yourself permission to shine.

Reflecting on this inspiring group who joined us at Acres this past month. 🌿🐴

During their three-day conference, the team from Zoetis Equine and Colle McVoy stepped away from the busy schedule and into the farm, taking time to be fully present, experience the herd, listen, learn, connect, and simply pause.

We are so grateful for the curiosity, openness, and energy they brought to Acres. It is always a gift to watch people experience firsthand the connection between horses, humans, and mental well-being.
And we are deeply grateful for their support of Horses for Mental Health and the work happening across our community to bring more hope, healing, connection, and possibility to others.
Thank you for stepping into our space and being part of the Acres experience. 💚🐴

A friendship you don’t see every day. 🐴🐈❤️

Two very different souls, sharing the same space, offering each other comfort, curiosity, and quiet companionship.

There’s something so beautiful about animals choosing connection in their own way. No words needed. Just presence, trust, and a little bit of love.

Sometimes the sweetest friendships happen between the most unexpected friends. ✨

It's Barn Bash Day!

📅 Today
🕐 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 18323 July Ave N, Forest Lake, MN
🎟️ Free to attend! (Donations are warmly appreciated)

A few things to look forward to while you are here:

Meet the Herd
Headshots with Chickens
Live Music
Raffle
Acres Merchandise
Booya, hot dogs, cookies, coffee, and more!

See you soon!

For everyone’s safety, we kindly ask that no outside animals be brought to the event.

https://www.acresforlife.org/barn-bash/ 🐴❤️

See You Tomorrow! 🌾✨

🎉 Barn Bash 2026
📅 Saturday, October 3
🕐 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 18323 July Ave N, Forest Lake, MN
🎟️ Free to attend! (Donations are warmly appreciated)

Bring your family, your friends, and anyone who could use an afternoon of fresh air, good food, live music, and great company.

For everyone’s safety, we kindly ask that no outside animals be brought to the event.

https://www.acresforlife.org/barn-bash/ 🐴❤️