Grounded at the Ranch
Art & Nature-Based Practices at Medicine Horse
Upcoming Group
Saturday's, July 11th - August 29th (4 - 6PM)
Grounded at the Ranch may be a good fit for adults who:
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Feel stressed, overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck
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Are moving through a period of change or transition
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Want to slow down and become more present
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Are interested in creativity, nature, or animals
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Want to explore boundaries, connection, rest, and resilience
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Prefer experiential activities alongside group conversation
You don't need to consider yourself artistic, outdoorsy, or comfortable around horses. You only need a willingness to notice, explore, and participate in a way that feels manageable for you.
It is easy to move through life on autopilot and push through stress without much time to notice what we need.
Grounded at the Ranch is an eight-week group for adults (18+) who want a creative and supportive way to slow down, reconnect with themselves, and feel more present in their lives. Each week brings together art-making, guided reflection, time outdoors, and experiences alongside the horses and other living parts of the ranch.
Through activities and conversation, participants will explore stress, boundaries, connection, rest, resilience, and the everyday practices that help us feel more grounded. It isn't an art class, and there is no pressure to create something polished or “good.” Art is used as a way to experiment and express yourself.
What to Expect
Each session will follow a consistent and supportive rhythm and may include:
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A weekly check-in and guiding question
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Grounding, sensory, or body-awareness practices
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Time observing or connecting with the horses, land, garden, or other ranch animals
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An art-making invitation related to the week’s theme
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Accessible information about stress, regulation, boundaries, rest, and connection
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Time for personal reflection and optional group sharing
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A reading, poem, piece of music, or other resource connected to the theme
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An optional practice or resource to explore between sessions
Participants are always welcome to pass, observe, adapt an activity, or choose a different level of involvement. Artwork will not be interpreted by the facilitators or other group members.
Meet the Facilitator
Zoe Hatch, Art Therapy Intern
I’m a master’s student in Art Therapy and Mental Health Counseling at Southwestern College, and an intern art therapist at restART Art Therapy Studio in Longmont. Before beginning this work, I spent ten years teaching art and English in New York City and across Asia. Living and working in different places shaped how I think about identity, culture, and the experiences that influence who we become. I’ve always felt most like myself outside and believe deeply in the healing power of nature. I bring my love of creativity, connection, and the natural world into the groups I support.