Welcome to Hidden Pastures

A Farm-Based Experiential Learning & Coaching Center

Hidden Pastures is a nonprofit farm in Wylie, Texas offering experiential learning programs, equine-enhanced coaching, and community-based workshops for veterans, families, adolescents, and individuals seeking personal growth.

Through hands-on experiences with horses and farm animals, participants build confidence, communication skills, resilience, and meaningful connection — in a grounded, supportive environment.

We believe growth happens through experience, reflection, and relationship — with the land, with animals, and with each other.

What We Offer

At Hidden Pastures, programs are rooted in:

  • Experiential learning
  • Personal development
  • Leadership and life skills
  • Community connection
  • Nature-based education

Participants engage in structured, ground-based activities with horses and farm animals designed to foster:

  • Self-awareness
  • Communication skills
  • Confidence
  • Teamwork
  • Responsibility
  • Mindful engagement

No prior horse experience is required.

Who We Serve

Hidden Pastures offers structured programs for:

  • Veterans and First Responders
  • Adolescents and Teens
  • Women’s Groups
  • Families
  • Youth Farm Programs
  • Community Workshops

Our programs provide opportunities for personal development, skill-building, and connection in a real farm environment.

Our Approach

We use experiential learning models that allow participants to:

  • Learn through doing
  • Reflect on real-time experiences
  • Develop practical life skills
  • Build confidence through accomplishment
  • Strengthen communication and relational awareness

All activities are ground-based and facilitated in a structured, educational format.

Learn More about Our Philosophy

Important Information

Hidden Pastures provides educational and coaching-based services.

We do not provide medical care, psychological therapy, mental health treatment, or clinical services.

Our programs are experiential, educational, and designed to support personal growth and skill development.

FEATURED PROGRAMS & EXPERIENCES

Hidden Pastures offers structured, farm-based experiential programs designed to support personal growth, leadership development, and meaningful connection.

All programs are ground-based and incorporate hands-on interaction with horses and farm animals in a safe, supervised environment.

Kids & Teen Farm Programs

Hands-on farm programs for children and adolescents, including Farm Club and seasonal camps. Designed for connection, confidence, teamwork, and meaningful time with animals.

Learn about Kids and Youth Programs

Western Riding Lessons (Led by Katie)

Calm, relationship-based Western riding lessons for kids and teens, focused on safety, confidence, and learning at an individual pace.

Learn about Wester Riding Lessons

Goat Grams & Community Experiences

Joyful animal visits and low-pressure farm experiences for senior living, celebrations, workplaces, and community events.

Learn about Goat Grams

Teen Connect Hour (Launching Fall)

Steady Ground — A 6-Week Farm-Based Skills Group

A small-group, 90-minute weekly farm experience for teens focused on connection, self-awareness, responsibility, and practical life skills through work with animals and the land.

Learn more about Adolescent Programs

Veteran Connect Hour (Launching Fall)

A standing, low-pressure, 90 minute weekly farm experience for veterans to spend time on the land together. No facilitation or programming — just shared presence and farm work.

Learn about Veteran Connect Hour

1:1 Experiential Coaching

Individual sessions provide personalized experiential coaching focused on:

  • Confidence building
  • Communication skills
  • Goal setting
  • Leadership development
  • Personal insight and practical skill development

Participants engage in structured activities with horses designed to promote reflection, problem-solving, and practical skill development.

These sessions are educational and coaching-based in nature. Sessions are non-clinical and do not constitute therapy, counseling, or mental health treatment.

Learn about 1:1 Coaching for Youth
Learn about 1:1 Coaching for Adults

Access Without Barriers

Hidden Pastures is committed to making farm programs accessible. Our Access Fund provides partial or full support when cost would otherwise be a barrier.

Priority support is given to veterans, first responders, adolescents impacted by trauma, and youth in foster or kinship care.

Learn about the Access Fund

Meet the Family

Hidden Pastures was founded by Allie and Brian, both veterans, alongside their families.

Together, they’ve built a working farm focused on youth programs, community connection, and ethical care for animals — creating the kind of place they once searched for themselves.

Read Our Story

Events and Workshops

Throughout the year, Hidden Pastures hosts seasonal events, farm gatherings, and community experiences that bring people together through animals and shared time on the land.

View All Events

Support The Farm

Hidden Pastures is sustained through community support.

You can help care for the animals and programs by:

  • booking a Goat Gram
  • sponsoring an animal
  • attending community events
  • Staying connected through our newsletter
Ways to Support Hidden Pastures

Proud Member of:

Hidden Pastures, LLC.
(949) 390-0387
1512 Elm Dr., Wylie, TX 75098
info@hiddenpastures.org