Horses & Poetry: Creativity & the Practice of Mindfulness

DATE AND TIME

Sat, July 26, 2025

10:00 AM – 3:30 PM PDT

LOCATION

Tabula Rasa Ranch

Sebastopol, CA

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DETAILS

In this one-of-a-kind experiential workshop, you’ll engage in guided mindfulness exercises, poetry reading and creative writing while spending meaningful time with horses to facilitate your presence and creative expression. Through a blend of Equine-Assisted Learning and writing, you gain insight into your emotions, cultivate body-mind awareness, and deepen your sense of self-compassion. Poem-making, when approached as a therapeutic, healing and transformative process, rather than with literary analysis and judgment, provides an opportunity for increased self-awareness and growth. This approach encourages listening, connection, and finding deeper meaning in your life. You’ll leave this workshop feeling grounded, inspired, and empowered by the experience of being deeply listened to by the horses holding space for us. There is a heart-felt connection with the horses who sees you fully in that moment. No prior experience with horses or art is needed. All activities with horses are guided by certified, experienced facilitators on the ground in a safe and supportive environment. There is no horseback riding in this specialized therapeutic program. You connect with the horses in a personal, deep and heartfelt way. 

TICKETS Selected during registration

Abundance

$325.00 (1 Attendee)

Covers the cost of the workshop and supports people in recovery from mental health challenges - stress, trauma, addiction and disability Tax-deductible portion is the difference between this rate and Balance rate.

Limited Number of Tickets

Harmony

$275.00 (1 Attendee)

Covers the cost of the workshop and supports fellow participants. Not tax-deductible.

Limited Number of Tickets

Balance

$225.00 (1 Attendee)

Cover the cost of workshop supplies, facilitators, and staff. Not tax-deductible.

Limited Number of Tickets

Support

$175.00 (1 Attendee)

Receive community support and help cover the cost of workshop supplies, facilitators, and staff (partially subsidized.) Not tax-deductible.

Limited Number of Tickets

Belonging

$125.00 (1 Attendee)

People who have significant financial need and who self-identify as LGBTQ, BIPOC, or Disabled are encouraged to participate. Deeply subsidized rate; not tax-deductible

Limited Number of Tickets