A Family-Friendly Open House
Join us for a special Farm Day open house at Helping Hands Healing Sanctuary
This family-friendly event is a chance for the community to explore our farm, meet our animals, and experience the peaceful, welcoming environment we've created.
Guests will enjoy hands-on time with our horses and other animals, fun activities for all ages, and an opportunity to learn more about equine-assisted therapy and the meaningful work we do.
For everyone's safety, please do not bring outside pets to the farm and be sure to wear closed-toe shoes. Whether you're curious about our programs or just looking for a fun day on the farm, we'd love to welcome you! Please RSVP if you plan to attend.
Date: Sunday, July 12 | 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: Helping Hands Healing Sanctuary, Newberg, OR
Cost: Free; donations greatly appreciated
Prenatal & Community Care • Birth + Postpartum Preparation
Satya MacGregor, LMFT
Licensed Therapist & Certified Birth Doula
This support group combines Equine Therapy, Hypno-Birthing, and Prenatal Care for pregnant people seeking to develop and strengthen their self-trust, confidence, and power as they journey toward birth.
We will be exploring nervous system regulation, maternal mental health, and prenatal & postpartum support, grounded in community care. You can be at any phase of gestation to join our open group.
Schedule: Every other Saturday, 2:30 – 4:30 PM
Location: Helping Hands Healing Sanctuary, Newberg, OR
Session Cost: $100 – $150
A Weekend to Reignite Connection
Reignite intimacy and deepen your connection through guided relationship conversations and experiential work alongside horses
Set in the beauty of Oregon wine country, this immersive Hold Me Tight® Plus couples retreat offers a unique blend of structure and experience to help strengthen your relationship. Rooted in the research of Dr. Sue Johnson and her internationally acclaimed book Hold Me Tight: Seven Conversations for a Lifetime of Love, the retreat combines meaningful dialogue with powerful equine-assisted experiences.
Designed for couples who want to slow down, step away from daily demands, and intentionally invest in their relationship, this weekend offers both emotional depth and embodied learning in a supportive, professionally guided environment.
Schedule: Friday 9/25 1:30 PM - 5:00 PM; Saturday 9/26 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM; Sunday 9/27 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location: Helping Hands Healing Sanctuary, Newberg, OR
Session Cost: See page for more details
An 8-Week Group for High Schoolers
A unique 8-week ground-based (no riding) group designed specifically for high schoolers, where personal growth meets the healing power of horses
This group combines evidence-based modalities with hands-on activities alongside our gentle equine partners. The group focuses on building life skills like emotional regulation, healthy communication, and self-confidence.
We use ground-based activities with the horses so teens can gain real-time feedback and practical tools for navigating life. We also include a parent session in the group to get parents involved in treatment as well.
No horse experience necessary! Ages 14-18 (must still be in high school).
Schedule: 2x per month; Saturdays at 2:30 PM, June through September
Location: Helping Hands Healing Sanctuary, Newberg, OR
Cost: $70/session + cost of intake session. If you are using insurance there is a cash pay barn fee to cover all barn expenses as insurance will not cover those costs.
We partner with horses to offer healing therapy services called equine-assisted psychotherapy for individuals, families, and groups ages 10 and up.
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Our animals will always have a safe home to spend the rest of their days, regardless of their ‘usefulness’ to humans. Most of our horses have injuries that prevent them from being ridden, and here they connect with humans in a more natural and self-determining way.
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With our diverse herd of horses, we offer organizational development and team building workshops for professional teams. This is a unique opportunity to create lasting relationships for your teammates, and to explore your team's potential, with horses!
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Experience the transformative power of healing in the heart of the herd. Our energy healing sessions combine the intuitive nature of horses with holistic healing practices for emotional balance and spiritual wellness.
Helping Hands Horse Rescue and Equine Therapy is a 501C3 Non-profit organization. Everything we are able to do is powered by donations and volunteerism, so your donation is GREATLY appreciated!
Donations help us take care of all the therapy animals, and be able to provide high quality equine therapy services. Thus, donations help us as our mission statement states, to utilize the healing abilities of animals to help people rise to their full potential.
