Art, Heart & Hoofbeats Sanctuary
Belong. Learn. Connect. Contribute.
More than a horse sanctuary. More than an art program. More than a place to visit.
A place to belong. A place to learn. A place to grow.
Art, Heart & Hoofbeats Sanctuary (AHHS) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and accessible community learning campus where rescued horses, sanctuary animals, gardens, art studios, trails, and gathering spaces create one connected learning environment. Through trauma-informed, evidence-informed experiential learning, every interaction becomes an opportunity to build confidence, strengthen relationships, develop resilience, and foster a lasting sense of belonging.
We welcome children, adults, families, schools, veterans, and community organizations to experience the transformative power of learning through connection—with animals, nature, creativity, and one another.
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
Connect
Build relationships with horses, nature, yourself, and others.
Create
Express ideas through art and creative exploration.
Explore
Discover the natural world through hands-on experiences.
Contribute
Care for animals, support others, and strengthen community.
Reflect
Pause, notice, and grow through guided reflection.
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
