https://www.dragonflyfarm.com/about-libby-1 daily 0.75 2023-03-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f39c332d478cb54ce8bd3eb/a3386990-a114-4a2e-b69f-5cf1420aeb0a/D23761E2-3AEB-41E5-84B2-6F498E7731A3_1_102_o.jpg About Libby - About Libby Neily Yes, I am one of those crazy horse girls… Owning and showing horses for nearly 40 years, I grew up a proud “barn rat”. I spent my days watching the horses in the pasture playing and interacting, but not quite sure what they were saying. Equally as fascinating was the WHY of horses. Why were humans so drawn to them? Why could horses reach places within us that human connection could not? I have spent decades learning how to better connect with them and develop a partnership based on compassion and trust. After all of these years, I am still in complete awe of their strength, honesty and their ability to forgive. They have made me a better mother, wife, friend and neighbor. They have been my constant companions, my greatest teachers and have given me peace and stability in my life when I needed it most. I am so grateful for what they have shown me and am passionate about sharing their gifts with others. In 2015, I attended my first mindfulness class. I have always had what I called a “talking head.” My mind couldn’t and wouldn’t stop talking. That first night, the teacher shared this vital piece of information. “You are not your thoughts” I had a choice! This study of mindfulness finally helped me address the chatter in my head. I started to realize that in general, my mind was either in one of two places…thinking about what happened or worrying about what could happen. The act of living on purpose and really being present in my life has allowed me to find all of the nuggets of good that this world has to show us. I chose to become a mindfulness facilitator to share the benefits of mindfulness with my community. After years of teaching students to ride, my desire to develop a program beyond riding that combines the two worlds of horses and mindfulness has been a passion project of mine for many years. The Mindful Equine Program is a unique and enriching way for humans to experience the magic of horses through mindfulness. Libby is a Certified Advanced EAL (Equine Assisted Learning) Instructor and is a Certified Mindfulness Facilitator for the Mindfulness Without Borders Ambassador Council Program. https://www.dragonflyfarm.com/contact daily 0.75 2020-08-24 https://www.dragonflyfarm.com/home daily 1.0 2024-03-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f39c332d478cb54ce8bd3eb/aa117bd4-5b37-43ed-a6ec-a23c599ad50e/F39D1A09-52A2-408B-ACAF-1D221AF95915.jpeg https://www.dragonflyfarm.com/equestrianmindfulness-online-registration daily 0.75 2021-05-14 https://www.dragonflyfarm.com/aboutourprograms daily 0.75 2021-05-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f39c332d478cb54ce8bd3eb/1598218332211-59KR1QDXYA1P9VBHH3V7/image-asset.jpeg About Mindfulness - Mindfulness Programs at Dragonfly Farm You are not your thoughts… Your mind is constantly at work. Even when you don’t ask it to and even when you wish it wouldn’t. Usually its thinking about what has already happened and then bounces forward to what could happen. But how often are we truly in the present? Mindfulness is the practice of awareness that happens when we are in the present. It can quiet the anxious mind, help you savor what is in front of you, and release what is not in your control. In a nutshell, it shows you have a choice in what your mind focuses on! We offer classes and programs that bring mindfulness into your everyday life. We give practical tools that can help you focus on the present, calm the anxious mind and become more connected to the world around you. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f39c332d478cb54ce8bd3eb/1598219229050-IYI09PETFY0J5890XGXO/image-asset.jpeg About Mindfulness - “With Mindfulness, we are not trying to get rid of our thoughts and feelings. Rather, we are learning to look at the experience as it is. Unfolding moment by moment with more awareness and acceptance” — Mindfulness Without Borders Program https://www.dragonflyfarm.com/mindful-equine daily 0.75 2024-07-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f39c332d478cb54ce8bd3eb/1631560937212-4FCM8JSBYXC3IG6CF4K0/girl+with+horse+3.jpg In Person Offerings https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f39c332d478cb54ce8bd3eb/1631561745516-QVACAQ3GWOUACEDS1P8Z/boy+with+horse.jpg In Person Offerings https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f39c332d478cb54ce8bd3eb/1632259115060-J6KXEFB7KW1YPKPJQX9D/IMG_2951.jpeg In Person Offerings https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f39c332d478cb54ce8bd3eb/6ef2ee16-5036-4052-a0c9-9634efe34fa5/IMG_1284.jpeg In Person Offerings https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f39c332d478cb54ce8bd3eb/61763459-5551-4f63-8629-d23a0a00053d/IMG_1202.jpeg In Person Offerings https://www.dragonflyfarm.com/florida-location daily 0.75 2021-09-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f39c332d478cb54ce8bd3eb/1632864575130-X6ZLCCVC7J5H8SKRFJW4/IMG_4941.jpeg Florida Location - Peace Found Here. Located in Sarasota, Florida our beautiful farm sits on 5 acres surrounded by mossy live oak trees providing a serene place for learning and healing. We have owned this incredible property for nearly 20 years. Pouring our hearts into every corner, we hope you will find this to be a place of peace and inspiration. Some of the features are: Large sand arena with Tru-Tex Footing for the comfort of participants and horses. Shaded round arena with raised comfortable seating for demos and client work. Mindfulness meditation walking path Horse obstacle course with beginner to advanced challenges. Air conditioned guest house for indoor classroom discussions and out of town clients. https://www.dragonflyfarm.com/our-team daily 0.75 2021-05-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f39c332d478cb54ce8bd3eb/1610655962056-OIT27NCMHM6B8VJC9BXM/6FAEB819-E2CB-4118-B368-02093ED8B191.jpeg Our Team - Lauren Neily, NC Program Manager Lauren has a lifetime of experience in the equine industry. She has been essential in creating a management and wellness program for our herd. Her passion for introducing youth to the therapeutic benefits of connecting with horses led her to help develop The Mindful Equine Adolescent Program Model. She recently relocated to our North Carolina location to oversee the construction of our state-of-the-art facility just outside Asheville. Lauren also attended Starmark Academy Dog Training School and has worked for some of the industries top professionals. She currently works with private clients. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f39c332d478cb54ce8bd3eb/1610655917260-S5T0E54RF5SV5NNKNJJK/7F3C7416-358C-4F8B-827C-3A307BBD9E6D.jpeg Our Team - Libby Neily, Director & Founder Tobias Keene, D.D.S. Hailing from Richmond, Virginia, Dr. Tobias Keene brings a bit of unabashed Southern hospitality to all his patients. He moved to Washington, D.C. over thirty years ago as a freshman at Ivy College. Right after graduation, he attended World University’s School of Dentistry. Before opening Keene Dental in 1994, he worked for free clinics and some of the finest practices in the District. He is part of the 123 Dental Association and stays up-to-date on the latest dental discoveries. When not striving to keep his patients happy and healthy, he’s enjoys hiking with his family in Rock Creek Park. https://www.dragonflyfarm.com/north-carolina-location daily 0.75 2022-12-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f39c332d478cb54ce8bd3eb/1610659852492-Z46KTSCYW0IU9RHKHN5Y/05F656D6-CB8A-470C-9D60-59BFA0D0AC91.jpeg North Carolina Location - A Dream to Reality. We are beyond excited to announce our newest facility in North Carolina! For years, we have been looking for the ideal mountain location in North Carolina to expand our program’s possibilities and in August, 2020 we found our dream property. This incredible ranch sits in a cove on 212 acres that connects to the Pisgah National Forest. Located just 25 minutes from downtown Asheville, and 45 minutes from Asheville Airport this new location is an ideal destination for those wishing to participate in our 4 day workshops. This temperate climate will allow us to conduct workshops during the summers and into the fall and allow our herd to graze and run to their hearts content! The property has miles of private hiking trails, edible berry and mushroom forests with creeks and a spring fed swimming pond. 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