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Art Classes & Events at Art, Heart and Hoofbeats Sanctuary

  • Art Expolsion
    Art Expolsion
    Multiple Dates
    Thu, Apr 16
    Cologne
    Apr 16, 2026, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
    Cologne, 13735 County Rd 43, Cologne, MN 55322, USA
    A fun art learning adventure for ages 6+ with adult. Each week we will explore a different art medium and create art to keep or share. Activities will include a few minutes before or after class to visit with sanctuary animals.
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  • Weekday Horse Ambassador Training
    Weekday Horse Ambassador Training
    Multiple Dates
    Fri, Apr 17
    Apr 17, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM
    Cologne, 13735 County Rd 43, Cologne, MN 55322, USA
    A structured experiential learning program teaching safe equine handling, sanctuary stewardship, observational skills, and relationship-based horsemanship.
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  • Mindfulness Walk with Horses/Goats
    Mindfulness Walk with Horses/Goats
    Multiple Dates
    Fri, Apr 17
    Apr 17, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    Cologne, 13735 County Rd 43, Cologne, MN 55322, USA
    This guided, ground-based experiential activity designed to help participants slow down, regulate their nervous system, and reconnect with themselves through intentional time in nature and gentle connection with animals.
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  • Sunday Horse Ambassador Class!
    Sunday Horse Ambassador Class!
    Multiple Dates
    Sun, Apr 19
    Apr 19, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Cologne, 13735 County Rd 43, Cologne, MN 55322, USA
    Grab your outdoor clothes for a fun adventure with the herd. Each week the herd offers a different gift to their person! Joy in the fun! (This is a class to teach skills of self regulation in order to support our rescue horses self regulation. It is for 14+ with an adult - must pre-sign waiver)
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  • Painting Club - Acrylic Painting for all abilities
    Painting Club - Acrylic Painting for all abilities
    Apr 21, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Cologne, 13735 County Rd 43, Cologne, MN 55322, USA
    The program supports artistic skill development, encourages joyful creative expression, and fosters social connection by creating opportunities for participants to build both new and ongoing relationships within a positive, inclusive environment.
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  • IAA school visit  at AHHS Community Programming 12-2:15 Nature and Animal Adventures
    IAA school visit  at AHHS Community Programming 12-2:15 Nature and Animal Adventures
    Apr 29, 2026, 12:00 PM – 2:15 PM
    Cologne, 13735 County Rd 43, Cologne, MN 55322, USA
    Fun Adventures in the Sanctuary include safe, inclusive, and trauma-informed setting where students of all abilities are welcomed. Activities are non-riding and emphasize relationship, observation, and respectful interaction with animals and the natural environment.
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  • Magnifying Abilities at AHHS
    Magnifying Abilities at AHHS
    Apr 29, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
    Cologne, 13735 County Rd 43, Cologne, MN 55322, USA
    A playful spring-themed class celebrating birds, horses, and creativity. Participants will explore gentle mindfulness, meet and brush the horses to help them shed their winter coats, and learn to recognize fun Minnesota bird calls.
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  • Big Brothers/Big Sisters  Spring Event at AHHS
    Big Brothers/Big Sisters  Spring Event at AHHS
    May 02, 2026, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    Cologne, 13735 County Rd 43, Cologne, MN 55322, USA
    Art, Heart & Hoofbeats Sanctuary welcomes the Mpls., Big Brothers/Big Sisters out to AHHS. During our 2 hour adventure everyone will learn about our horses & emotional regulation, go on a goat walk, create a mini mosaic to take home and meet our peacocks and mini horse Zeus.
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  • IAA visit to AHHS
    IAA visit to AHHS
    Wed, May 13
    Cologne
    May 13, 2026, 12:00 PM – 2:15 PM
    Cologne, 13735 County Rd 43, Cologne, MN 55322, USA
    IAA students take time out for Mindfulness with animals. 12-2:15
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  • May 13 – Walk With Me: Horse Mirroring & Mosaic Making
    May 13 – Walk With Me: Horse Mirroring & Mosaic Making
    May 13, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
    Cologne, 13735 County Rd 43, Cologne, MN 55322, USA
    Participants will learn to mirror a horse’s movements, walk together in soft, steady rhythm, and create a simple found-object mosaic to take home or give away. This gentle class focuses on connection, creativity, and the quiet joy of moving in harmony with our rescue herd.
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  • Sara's Private BIrthday Bash at AHHS
    Sara's Private BIrthday Bash at AHHS
    May 16, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Cologne, 13735 County Rd 43, Cologne, MN 55322, USA
    Celebrating Sara - with the Herd! We’re so excited to celebrate Sara’s birthday at AHHS! Her special day will be filled with creative expression through rock painting, grounding moments in a sound bath, a joyful mindfulness goat walk, and meaningful connection with our sanctuary animals. We love
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  • Sara Birthday Bash (Rain Day)
    Sara Birthday Bash (Rain Day)
    Sun, May 17
    May 17, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Cologne, 13735 County Rd 43, Cologne, MN 55322, USA
    We’re so excited to celebrate Sara’s birthday at AHHS! Her special day will be filled with creative expression through rock painting, grounding moments in a sound bath, a joyful mindfulness goat walk, and meaningful connection with our sanctuary animals. We love
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  • Queer Space May Hangout at AHHS
    Queer Space May Hangout at AHHS
    May 20, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    Cologne, 13735 County Rd 43, Cologne, MN 55322, USA
    This mentorship-based mindfulness program provides participants with a safe, affirming, and restorative environment to connect while engaging with horses, peacocks, and guided goat walks. The experience emphasizes relaxation, emotional wellbeing, community connection, and nature-based grounding.
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  • May 27 – Joyful Noise
    May 27 – Joyful Noise
    Wed, May 27
    May 27, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
    Cologne, 13735 County Rd 43, Cologne, MN 55322, USA
    This experience blends seasonal art, outdoor mindfulness, and meaningful animal interactions—a beautiful way to welcome early summer and celebrate creativity, community, and belonging at AHHS.
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  • NAMI MN Health and Wellness Day at AHHS
    NAMI MN Health and Wellness Day at AHHS
    Jun 06, 2026, 10:00 AM – 1:30 PM
    Cologne, 13735 County Rd 43, Cologne, MN 55322, USA
    A fun informative day with multiple partner organizations making it a special day to connect at enjoy the Sanctuary! We welcome everyone into our herd!!!
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Painting Club - Acrylic Painting for all abilities
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4:30 PM
Visit from Cologne Academy
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5:30 PM
Art Expolsion
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2:00 PM
Weekday Horse Ambassador Training
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10:00 AM
Sunday horse Ambassador Class!
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Painting Club - Acrylic Painting for all abilities
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Art Expolsion
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Weekday Horse Ambassador Training
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Sunday Horse Ambassador Class
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Painting Club - Acrylic Painting for all abilities
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9:30 AM
Holy Family Catholic H.S. volunteer Spring Clean Up the Sanctuary
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Walser Foundation - Week of Giving Event at AHHS 10-12am
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Weekday Horse Ambassador Training
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10:00 AM
Sunday Horse Ambassador Class!
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Painting Club - Acrylic Painting for all abilities
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5:30 PM
Art Expolsion
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2:00 PM
Weekday Horse Ambassador Training
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10:00 AM
Sunday Horse Ambassador Class!
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1:00 PM
Painting Club - Acrylic Painting for all abilities
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12:00 PM
IAA school visit at AHHS Community Programming 12-2:15 Nature and Animal Adventures
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5:30 PM
Art Expolsion
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2:00 PM
Weekday Horse Ambassador Training
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11:00 AM
Big Brothers/Big Sisters Spring Event at AHHS
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10:00 AM
Sunday Horse Ambassador Class!
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1:00 PM
Painting Club - Acrylic Painting for all abilities
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Art Expolsion
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2:00 PM
Weekday Horse Ambassador Training
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10:00 AM
Sunday Horse Ambassador Class!

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13735 County Road 43,

Cologne, MN 55322

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Art, Heart & Hoofbeats 

Cologne, MN

501(c)3 EIN 93-3118987

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