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Venues for Transformation
Rancho Rico
E. Walker River Valley
Yerington, Nevada
Starr Horse Retreats and Arenas
Minden, Nevada
RANCHO RICO is located on both sides of the East Walker River in Lyon County, Nevada. The river snakes throughout the property and is perfect for tubing and fishing. The property is designed to host large gatherings and boasts multiple entertaining areas, including: 30 foot pavilion for yoga, speaking engagements, and performances. Stage overlooking the river for live music, speaking seminars, and other presentations Cabana lounge, with gas fire pit, overlooking the river Barn loft with kitchen, bath (with copper tub), sleeping for 8, and a wrap-around deck for stargazing Outdoor spa with massage table, bathtub for 6, and terraced lavender garden Old-time saloon with poker table, copper top bar, piano, and upstairs sleeping loft Outdoor kitchen area with flagstone courtyard French fountain surrounded by stone seating 8-foot outdoor shower featuring an original, tile mosaic Authentic Tipi that sleeps 8 Outdoor wet bar made from recycled wine bottles Multiple fire rings for campfire gatherings Suspended footbridge across the river Adult-sized swing set Multiple spaces for RVs, including three 50-amp shore power hookups. The Walker River Valley is habitat for a variety of wildlife including wild mustangs, turkey, and numerous species of waterfowl. There are several hiking trails traversing the different ecosystems of property, including desert sage, woodland, agriculture, and grassland. The property is located in a secluded valley accessible by a country road frontage, offering tons of privacy. The nearby town of Yerington is the county seat for Lyon County and offers all services including, small airport, groceries, hardware stores, and hospital. Enjoy Nevada's rich history with nearby boomtowns, mines, hot springs, and casinos.
Starr Horse Retreats and Arenas (SHRA) is a venue for occupational certification retreats and equine-assisted healing and education using positive reinforcement (R+) ridership techniques. We work with horses advocating for their needs and care, and we work with humans through the horses. We understand that healing humanity heals the earth. Our 30-acre equestrian facility is located in Minden, Nevada. We have four arenas, a 10-stall horse barn, a workshop room, a bunkhouse for client interaction, a three-bedroom house dedicated to events, classes, and retreats, and 30 acres of pasture with multiple obstacle courses for walking and riding. Our unique equine healing and education modalities illustrate parallel issues of trust, forgiveness, and threshold limits. Through exercises, we explore emotional intelligence skills for mindful decision-making and past grief healing. Some of our unique modalities include sound healing and guided meditations in the barn, equine theater and ecstatic dancing with horses in the arenas, barnyard yoga, animal Reiki and massage, sweat lodge, flower bath, and positive reinforcement ridership workshops and clinics. We invite all curious and conscious therapists and participants to explore the possibilities with us as we create a revolution in equine healing and education. Gaia Gathering, Inc. works in collaboration with Haven Horsemanship, an equine education company promoting positive reinforcement horse training and care.
