Programs Rooted in Safety & Connection.
Explore trauma-informed, animal-assisted and nature-based programs designed to support regulation, resilience, rest and meaningful connection on our 40-acre therapeutic farm.
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Not Sure Where to Start?
Use these questions to narrow your options. You do not need to have everything figured out before contacting us.
What kind of support or experience are you looking for?
- Support related to trauma or chronic stress
- Help with burnout and emotional regulation
- A short, intensive reset
- Specialized support for first responders or veterans
- Relaxation and mindfulness
- Animal interaction
- Nature or forest-based experiences
- Recovery-group support
- Homeschool or educational programming
- I’m not sure—help me find the right program
How much time can you commit?
Choose from an 8-week structured program, a 2.5-day intensive or shorter seasonal and single-session farm experiences.
What level of guidance are you looking for?
Our offerings range from structured, trauma-informed programs to guided farm, animal and nature experiences. Contact us if you need help choosing the appropriate level of support.
Who is the program for?
Offerings include adult core programs, specialized first responder and veteran support, recovery groups, families, schools and homeschool learners.
What activities or environment feel most supportive?
Options may include animal-assisted experiences, forest and grounding work, meditation walks, farm-based education, yoga and community programming.
What group setting are you comfortable with?
Core programs use small, intentional groups. Other farm experiences may be available for individuals, families, schools or community groups depending on scheduling.
Do you have budget, payment or scholarship needs?
Payment plans are available for Regulate & Restore™, and limited scholarships may be available by application for eligible core-program participants.
Do you have accessibility or other practical needs?
Please tell us about mobility, scheduling or other practical needs when you inquire so our team can discuss the farm environment and available options with you.
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Find Your Fit
Select the path that most closely reflects what you need, then review the complete details below.
Individual Sessions
1:1 Therapy for Individuals, Couples, and Families
A place to pause, be heard, and explore what matters to you. Individual, couples, and family sessions offer room for support that reflects your needs, relationships, and pace.
You do not need a single defining reason or the perfect words to begin. At Nunley Family Farm, sessions can make space for everyday stress, grief, life transitions, relationship concerns, or a wish to understand yourself more fully.
Who It’s For
Individuals seeking personal support, couples wanting to explore their connection, and families navigating change or patterns that feel difficult to shift. We begin with a conversation about your needs and whether this setting is a good fit.
What It Is
- Support shaped around your goals
- A trauma-informed, collaborative approach
- Space for reflection and practical skills
- Attention to comfort, choice, and pace
What It Isn’t
- No requirement to have everything figured out
- No pressure to share before you feel ready
- Not a one-size-fits-all experience
What Sessions May Explore
- Managing stress and recognizing emotional needs
- Working through grief, uncertainty, or life changes
- Communication, boundaries, and relationship patterns
- Grounding and a greater sense of connection
- Ways to carry insights into daily life
A Setting That Supports Your Process
The farm offers opportunities to discuss animal-assisted and nature-based experiences alongside your session goals. Activities are considered together, based on appropriateness and your comfort—not as something you must do.
Ask About Individual SessionsTrauma-Informed Care
Short Intensive Retreat(s)
Structured programs integrate animal-assisted experiences, nature-based regulation and guided support in a calm, contained farm environment.
Regulate & Restore™
Regulate & Restore™ is an 8-week trauma-informed program that integrates animal-assisted experiences, nature-based regulation and structured clinical support to help adults restore nervous system balance, emotional resilience and embodied safety.
Who It’s For
Adults with trauma backgrounds, caregivers, clinicians and first responders—including people carrying responsibility for others, functioning while exhausted or experiencing burnout, chronic stress or trauma exposure.
What It Is
- Small group
- Structured and intentional
- Trauma-informed
- Animal-assisted
What It Isn’t
- Not a self-help seminar
- Not a “fix yourself” program
- Not forced sharing or emotional flooding
Program Structure
- Nervous system regulation and psychoeducation
- Animal-assisted experiential learning
- Trauma-informed forest and grounding work
- Structured reflection and integration
- Skills for sustainable regulation beyond the farm
Experience & Outcomes
- Improved emotional regulation, grounding and body awareness
- Reduced stress and burnout symptoms
- Improved boundaries and self-trust
- Greater capacity for rest and connection
The Reset™
The Reset™: A Trauma-Informed Farm Intensive is for adults who carry responsibility for others, are functioning but exhausted, feel disconnected from rest or embodiment and want depth without overwhelm.
What It Is
- Small group
- Trauma-informed
- Structured, guided and intentional
What It Isn’t
- Not a self-help seminar
- Not a “fix yourself” weekend
- Not forced sharing or emotional flooding
Retreat Structure
- 2.5 days with 8–10 participants
- Day 1: Arrival, grounding, safety and animal-assisted regulation
- Day 2: Deep experiential work, forest integration and reflection
- Day 3: Closure, boundary reset and transition planning
What’s Included
- Guided animal-assisted experiences
- Trauma-informed forest work
- Small-group facilitation and structured integration practices
- Nourishing on-site meals and snacks
- Lodging is offsite to protect the farm environment
Experience & Outcomes
- Improved emotional regulation, body awareness and grounding
- Reduced stress and burnout symptoms
- Improved boundaries and self-trust
- Greater capacity for rest and connection
Specialized Support
Hooves & Hearts Patriot Program
Trauma-informed, animal-assisted, and nature-based experiences with a special heart for veterans, active-duty military, EMTs, firefighters, and police and law enforcement. Explore the program and ask about participation, sponsorship, or scholarship opportunities.
Explore the Patriot ProgramLand-Based Experiences
Farm, Nature & Community Offerings
Seasonal and guided experiences create opportunities for relaxation, learning, connection and recovery.
Goat & Friends Yoga/
Seasonal wellness sessions include several farm friends. Classes are by reservation and advertised on the website and social media. Sessions are 45 minutes and equipment is provided. The fee is $35 per adult age 13 and older. Mommy-and-me/snuggle sessions are 30 minutes at $20 per mom and child; each additional child is $5.
Outdoor Guided Hikes & Meditation Walks
Our 40 acres of wooded and pasture land provide space for meditation forest walks and relaxation. Walks may be added to other modalities or sessions. The fee is $20 per session, with group rates based on availability. The nature loop travels through the farm and passes its resident animals.
Homeschool & Educational Learning
Our farm is run by a psychologist and volunteers who are educators or tradespeople in technical fields. We offer day and half-day programs for schools, field trips and homeschool adventure and learning sessions throughout the year. Inquire for pricing and scheduling.
Recovery & Rest
We celebrate recovery and offer programs for people in active recovery and residential or outpatient programming. Group rates may be available, and programming can incorporate therapeutic services with equine or nature work. Inquire for pricing.
Making Programs More Accessible
Access & Scholarships
Limited scholarships are offered on an as-needed, application basis through generous donations from the farm and community partnerships.
How It Works
If you are interested in Regulate & Restore™ or The Reset™ and need a partial or full scholarship, request information through the button below.
A member of the administration team will contact you to discuss your request and application.
First responders and veterans who are not attending through a company-paid sponsorship are encouraged to ask about scholarships for the Hooves & Hearts Patriot Program.
Request InformationQuestions Before You Begin?
Frequently Asked Questions
Review these common questions or contact our team for guidance specific to your needs.
Which option is best for ongoing support?
Regulate & Restore™ is the structured 8-week option. It combines regulation education, animal-assisted learning, forest and grounding work, reflection and integration.
Which option is the shorter intensive experience?
The Reset™ is a 2.5-day trauma-informed farm intensive for a small cohort of 8–10 participants.
Do you offer programs for first responders and veterans?
Yes. Ask about the specialized Hooves & Hearts Patriot Program and whether sponsorship or scholarship opportunities may apply.
Are the farm experiences the same as the core therapeutic programs?
No. The farm, nature, education and community experiences have their own formats and pricing. Contact the farm if you are uncertain which type of offering is appropriate.
Are payment plans or scholarships available?
Payment plans are available for Regulate & Restore™. Limited scholarships may be available by application for eligible core-program participants.
How do I apply or reserve an experience?
Use the Apply Now page to tell the team which program interests you, who it is for and any scheduling, accessibility or payment considerations.
Take the Next Step
Ready to Find the Right Offering?
You do not have to choose alone. Tell us what kind of support or experience you are looking for, and our team will help you identify an appropriate next step.
Contact Nunley Family Farm