Art, Heart & Hoofbeats Sanctuary
Come Curious. Leave Connected.
How we learn. How we grow. How we build sanctuary together.
Art, Heart & Hoofbeats Sanctuary is a non-profit 501(c)3 that makes experiential education and community mental health support accessible to youth, individuals, nonprofits, and corporate teams alike — removing the cost and ability barriers that often put hands-on learning with rescued horses, creativity, and nature out of reach.
Every experience begins with access — "I have the opportunity to participate and learn by doing." It grows into belonging — "There is a place for me here." And it becomes connection and contribution — "I am part of something, and I have something valuable to give."
A Community Learning Campus Where Experience Comes to Life
Through art, animals, nature, and one another, we learn by doing, build meaningful connections, discover our strengths, and find ways to contribute.
Everyone has a place here. Everyone has something to offer.
Every Experience is an Opportunity to Learn
At Art, Heart & Hoofbeats Sanctuary, learning happens through experience. Every interaction is intentionally designed to build confidence, strengthen relationships, develop resilience, and foster a lasting sense of belonging.
Whether someone is caring for a rescued horse, creating art, exploring nature, volunteering alongside others, or simply spending quiet time in the sanctuary, each experience offers opportunities to learn, grow, and contribute.
Our evidence-informed, trauma-informed approach combines rescued horses, creativity, nature, and community to create accessible learning experiences that help people of all ages discover their strengths while building meaningful connections with themselves, others, and the world around them
AHHS connects four pathways into one experience — horses, creativity, nature, and community. See how they work together on our
Learning Experiences page.
This is Connected Learning — our trauma-informed, evidence-informed approach to experiential education. Read more about our story.
Who We Welcome
Families
Creating shared experiences and stronger relationships.
Children & Youth
Building confidence, curiosity, and lifelong learning.
Schools, Community Organizations & Healers
Hands-on educational experiences that connect learning with the natural world and our Connection, Equity & Empowerment professional development.
Veterans & Adults
Opportunities for reflection, connection, and personal growth.
Older Adults
Meaningful experiences that encourage creativity, community, and lifelong learning.
People with Disabilities
Accessible opportunities where everyone can participate, contribute, and belong.
Corporations & Workplace Teams
Evidence-informed learning experiences that strengthen connection, communication, inclusion, leadership, and employee wellbeing. Through rescued horses, creativity, nature, and guided reflection, teams build trust, empathy, and the skills needed to create healthier, more connected workplaces with our Connection, Equity & Empowerment professional development
Building Stronger Communities Together
Every year AHHS welcomes hundreds of participants through partnerships with schools, disability organizations, mental health providers, senior communities, youth organizations, and community partners across Minnesota.
450+ Participants
20+ Community Partners
30+ Volunteers
Hundreds of Learning Experiences
