Women’s Programs

Discover the Healing Power of Horses

We are excited to announce the expansion of our offerings with two brand-new Women’s Programs!
These programs are tailored for women looking to rediscover their love for horses or those who want to embark on a new journey of self-care and personal growth. Our programs are thoughtfully designed to create a safe space where women can practice presence and cultivate inner listening. Work with our equine friends to learn to reduce anxiety, build self-confidence, and enhance overall happiness. By working closely with our horses and then turning focus inwards, we hope participants  leave more in tune with their body and spirit.

At The Fox Moon Farm Project, we are dedicated to providing transformative experiences focused on the healing powers of nature and animals. Our serene farm environment offers a safe haven designed to foster self-discovery, confidence, and community through the powerful connection with our horses and the healing energy of nature.

Are you tired of taking care of everyone else but yourself? Feeling stressed, overwhelmed, fatigued and depleted? Join us for an adventure in personal exploration. We’ll meet at the farm every other Sunday morning to spend an hour with our horses where each woman will be paired with either a horse or miniature donkey, to embark on a journey of self-care and personal growth. Work with our equine friends to learn to reduce anxiety, build self-confidence, and enhance overall happiness. In the final hour, we will return our horses and donkeys out to pasture, while we focus on mindfulness and rejuvenation. This hour will involve sound baths, breathwork, meditation, yoga, forest bathing, journaling and more.

At the start of the program, we will sit as a group and set intentions for our work together. Writing in our horse journals, we will identify our struggles, goals and aspirations for our time here at the farm.

  • Horsemanship Skills: We will learn the fundamentals of working with horses, including grooming, leading, safety, reading horse behavior, feeding, and basic commands. As you engage with your equine companion, you’ll uncover a growing bond that nurtures your confidence and self-esteem. During each session, you will spend quality time with your horse, including thoughtfully designed activities which promote connection and joy, allowing you to tap into your playful side and experience the healing power of animal companionship.
  • Group Reflection: Our horses serve as mirrors to our souls, helping us process hidden emotions and feelings in a supportive group setting where shared experiences and insights can emerge.

After your time with the horses, join Lora Bishop, founder of Soulshine Wellness and Retreats, for an hour of breathwork, soundbaths, meditation, journaling and more, in our tranquil Forest Wellness Space or at our lakeside retreat, Soul Moon Cove.

Lora is devoted to helping individuals reconnect with their inner power, regulate their nervous system, and create lasting personal change.

Through a unique integration of breathwork, energy healing, Reiki, somatic practices, hypnotherapy, Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), Time Line Therapy®, heart coherence techniques, and mindset coaching, Lora guides clients beyond surface-level healing into deep subconscious transformation.

Her work focuses on restoring balance within the autonomic nervous system, releasing emotional blocks stored in the body, and helping individuals rewrite the internal patterns that shape their lives. By combining science-backed nervous system regulation with powerful mind-body modalities, Lora creates experiences that are both deeply restorative and profoundly transformational.

Clients often describe her sessions as immersive journeys—where breath, sound, energy, and subconscious work converge to create breakthroughs in clarity, self-worth, emotional freedom, and personal empowerment.

At the heart of her work is a simple but powerful belief:

When the body is regulated, the mind is clear, and the heart is open—true transformation becomes possible.

Breath Work
Sound Baths
Reiki
Yoga
Meditation
Journaling and more

Are you ready to embark on this transformative journey? These heart-centered activities are designed to help regulate your nervous system, release emotional tension, and reconnect with your inner self. You’ll discover rest, renewal, clarity, and harmony in both your body and mind. By engaging with our horses and participating in mindful practices, you’ll cultivate resilience, inner peace, and deeper connections—both with yourself and the wonderful community of women around you.

Spaces are limited, so we encourage you to secure your spot by registering today. We look forward to welcoming you to The Fox Moon Farm Project, where healing, connection, and empowerment await!

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Session Details

Format: Each session lasts two hours, occurring every other Sunday for 12 sessions. (You may miss up to 2 sessions with no payments for scheduling conflicts).
Size: Groups limited to six women for a personal experience.
Cost: $105 per session, with a commitment to advance payment for 1 session in advance to hold your spot, equal to $105.00). Sliding scale available- contact us for more information.
Start Date: Sunday May 3rd 11-1pm
Questions? Contact Cindy cfrei@foxmoonfarm.org

Register below to secure your spot today!

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    Women’s Horseback Riding Lessons

     

    Join us for a weekly one-on-one session with our certified horseback riding instructor, where you’ll discover the essentials of horseback riding in a calm and nurturing environment. Before you saddle up, you’ll focus on developing foundational horsemanship skills to ensure you feel confident and prepared for your riding experience.

    In these initial sessions, you’ll also cultivate a meaningful partnership with your horse, gaining insights into their body language and emotions. Once this connection is established and your skills are honed, you’ll embark on your horseback riding adventure.

    Each session blends horsemanship with mindfulness, teaching you techniques such as “horse breathing,” emotional regulation, and anxiety reduction. Come ride with us and deepen your bond with these magnificent animals while enhancing your overall well-being!

    • Basic Horsemanship Skills: Understand horse behavior, anatomy, and care. Learn safety practices when approaching, handling, and grooming your horse. Develop the skills to successfully tack up in English or Western disciplines. Practice groundwork exercises through in-hand and liberty work to build a thriving partnership with your horse.
    • Riding Skills: Discover balance, posture, and traditional riding techniques. Master the art of communication with your equine partner through different bodily cues.
    • Mindfulness & Life Skills: Engage in practices that help you reduce anxiety, regulate emotions, increase self-confidence, and improve social communication.

    A Unique Opportunity for Growth

    Whether you’re a woman who has always wanted to learn how to ride, or someone looking to reconnect with an old passion, our program is perfect for you! Enjoy the calming rhythm of riding, which not only nurtures your mind but also promotes emotional, social, and cognitive development.

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    Session Details

    Horseback Riding Program

    Length: 8 Week program commitment to hold your spot.
    Cost: $85 per session (we request one month payment in advance).

    Each horseback riding session lasts one hour and is booked weekly. Financial Aid is available for those in need.
    We offer both Western and English riding options and lessons can be booked both during the business week and we still have weekend slots available.

    If you’re ready to embark on this exciting journey or want to learn more about our programs, fill out the form below and we will get back with you as soon as possible.

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      What an incredible day at Duckfest with the Autism Society of Central Virginia! From the moment we set up our booth at CarMax Park, families poured in — laughing, playing our duck pond game, and stopping to learn about equine and farm-based learning at The Fox Moon Farm Project.

      The real magic of the day, though, came from two of our own: Paisley and Trevor. Both are clients here at the farm, and both stepped up to help run our booth and share their own stories — in their own words — about the work they do with our horses, donkeys, and other farm animals. They talked about what they've learned, how they've grown, and how these animals have helped them along the way.

      Watching them connect with other children and adults, speaking openly and confidently about their journey, was one of the most heartwarming things we've witnessed. These are two young people who've worked hard to find their voice — and on Saturday, they used it to help other families understand, from a child's perspective, exactly what Healing with Horses can offer. We are so incredibly proud of them for standing up and speaking out.

      Thanks to conversations like these, we now have a growing list of families interested in joining us for Healing with Horses and our Family Gatherings program. Moments like this are exactly why we do what we do.

      Stay tuned — we'll be announcing upcoming Open House days soon, where prospective families can tour the farm, meet our animals, and see this healing work in action for themselves. 🐴🌿

      Thank you to everyone who stopped by, played a round of duck pond with us, and took the time to listen. And thank you to the Autism Society of Central Virginia for such a beautiful, joyful event.
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      What an incredible day at Duckfest with the Autism Society of Central Virginia! From the moment we set up our booth at CarMax Park, families poured in — laughing, playing our duck pond game, and stopping to learn about equine and farm-based learning at The Fox Moon Farm Project.The real magic of the day, though, came from two of our own: Paisley and Trevor. Both are clients here at the farm, and both stepped up to help run our booth and share their own stories — in their own words — about the work they do with our horses, donkeys, and other farm animals. They talked about what theyve learned, how theyve grown, and how these animals have helped them along the way.Watching them connect with other children and adults, speaking openly and confidently about their journey, was one of the most heartwarming things weve witnessed. These are two young people whove worked hard to find their voice — and on Saturday, they used it to help other families understand, from a childs perspective, exactly what Healing with Horses can offer. We are so incredibly proud of them for standing up and speaking out.Thanks to conversations like these, we now have a growing list of families interested in joining us for Healing with Horses and our Family Gatherings program. Moments like this are exactly why we do what we do.Stay tuned — well be announcing upcoming Open House days soon, where prospective families can tour the farm, meet our animals, and see this healing work in action for themselves. 🐴🌿Thank you to everyone who stopped by, played a round of duck pond with us, and took the time to listen. And thank you to the Autism Society of Central Virginia for such a beautiful, joyful event.Image attachmentImage attachment+3Image attachment

      Matt's Story — Hay Bales & Hard-Won Confidence

      Some of you may already know Matt.

      He's been with our Healing with Horses program for almost three years now. He's autistic, he's non-verbal, and he is an absolute sweetheart. Over these three years, we've worked together on so much — following multi-step directions, strategic thinking, verbal communication, gross and fine motor skills, reducing anxiety, building self-confidence. He rides the horses once a week now. He helps with farm chores. He hikes our trails. He drives the tractor — which, if you know Matt, is a genuinely huge accomplishment.

      This past week, Matt and I had a big job ahead of us: get six bales of hay out of the hay barn, load them into my truck, drive them over, and unload them into the horse barn. That's a hard task for any child. For Matt, it's harder still.

      We loaded the truck together. But when we got to the horse barn to unload, I decided to try something — I gave him gloves to protect his hands, showed him how to grip the bales by their strings, and then I stood back. I wanted to see what he could do on his own.

      I was not prepared for what happened next.

      Matt unloaded all six bales — by himself — and stacked every single one in the barn. On his own. No help. I just stood there, honestly a little stunned, watching him do something I wasn't sure he'd be able to do a year ago.

      Matt didn't just finish the job. He did it well. And in doing it, he showed both of us something bigger than hay bales: what happens when you challenge someone and truly believe in them.

      Those bales were heavy. So is life, some days — especially for Matt, who works harder than most of us will ever know just to move through a world that wasn't built with him in mind. This week, he learned he can carry that weight. On his own.

      We are so proud of you, Matt. Look how far you've come.

      #FoxMoonFarmProject #HealingWithHorses #AutismJourney #ClientSpotlight #NonverbalAutism #ProudMoment #FarmTherapy #TraumaInformedCare
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      Matts Story — Hay Bales & Hard-Won ConfidenceSome of you may already know Matt.Hes been with our Healing with Horses program for almost three years now. Hes autistic, hes non-verbal, and he is an absolute sweetheart. Over these three years, weve worked together on so much — following multi-step directions, strategic thinking, verbal communication, gross and fine motor skills, reducing anxiety, building self-confidence. He rides the horses once a week now. He helps with farm chores. He hikes our trails. He drives the tractor — which, if you know Matt, is a genuinely huge accomplishment.This past week, Matt and I had a big job ahead of us: get six bales of hay out of the hay barn, load them into my truck, drive them over, and unload them into the horse barn. Thats a hard task for any child. For Matt, its harder still.We loaded the truck together. But when we got to the horse barn to unload, I decided to try something — I gave him gloves to protect his hands, showed him how to grip the bales by their strings, and then I stood back. I wanted to see what he could do on his own.I was not prepared for what happened next.Matt unloaded all six bales — by himself — and stacked every single one in the barn. On his own. No help. I just stood there, honestly a little stunned, watching him do something I wasnt sure hed be able to do a year ago.Matt didnt just finish the job. He did it well. And in doing it, he showed both of us something bigger than hay bales: what happens when you challenge someone and truly believe in them.Those bales were heavy. So is life, some days — especially for Matt, who works harder than most of us will ever know just to move through a world that wasnt built with him in mind. This week, he learned he can carry that weight. On his own.We are so proud of you, Matt. Look how far youve come.#FoxMoonFarmProject #HealingWithHorses #AutismJourney #ClientSpotlight #NonverbalAutism #ProudMoment #FarmTherapy #TraumaInformedCareImage attachment
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